Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)

Technovation with Peter High (CIO, CTO, CDO, CXO Interviews)


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

December 23, 2024

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.