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Episode 935

From Technical Debt to Tech-Enabled: Corning CDIO Soumya Seetharam on Digital Transformation, AI, and Democratization of Technology

December 23, 2024
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Soumya Seetharam

Chief Digital & Information Officer at Corning
Soumya Seetharam is the Chief Digital and Information Officer of Corning, a 170-year-old leader in material science and innovation. With over two years in this role, Soumya leads Corning’s global IT strategy and digital transformation efforts. Her initiatives focus on reducing technical debt, enhancing innovation, and integrating AI technologies across the company’s operations. She is passionate about democratizing technology and leveraging data to drive growth.

Episode Overview

In this episode of Technovation, Peter High speaks with Soumya Seetharam, Chief Digital and Information Officer of Corning, a 170-year-old material science innovator. Soumya discusses her dual role in leading IT operations and driving digital transformation, focusing on reducing technical debt, democratizing technology, and implementing AI-powered solutions like Corning GPT and GenAI operator assistants. Learn how Corning is harnessing data and AI to stay at the forefront of innovation and efficiency.

Highlights include:

  • Corning GPT: A secure private instance of OpenAI for enterprise innovation.
  • GenAI in Manufacturing: Revolutionizing operations with AI-driven assistants.
  • Technical Debt Strategy: Retiring legacy systems for clean data and agility.
  • Data-Centric AI Strategy: Plans for advancing Corning’s digital footprint in 2025.

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