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
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.