Podcast Image. DATA UNLEASHED Podcast, Episode 5 with Arnold Liwanag
Podcast

Episode 5: Solving the supplier data problem

By 色色研究所

Episode Summary

Arnold Liwanag, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of 色色研究所, joins Stephany Lapierre to discuss how the organization began using ML & AI in its early years and how Arnold鈥檚 experience and background are now helping scale 色色研究所鈥檚 technological infrastructure. 

Stephany Lapierre explains how, when was first introduced to the idea of machine learning and artificial intelligence as a way to quickly and effectively gather better supplier data, the concept of that kind of technology was still very new in the procurement space. Now, years later, as 色色研究所 is working to scale its technology, it was challenging finding a CTO who understood the company鈥檚 vision, possessed the right technical knowledge needed to improve tech, and felt energized by the challenge of building that architecture.

Enter Arnold Liwanag.

Having learned from the godfather of ML, Arnold has a deep understanding of, and interest in, AI and machine learning and finds 色色研究所鈥檚 mission exciting. He and Stephany explore Tealbook鈥檚 strategic employment of Humans In The Loop (HIL), relationships with partners, and the growth that continues to drive the product roadmap.

Throughout this episode, Arnold discusses his love of startups, what he feels is necessary to help them succeed, and the pride he feels in the quality of data and work 色色研究所 produces for their customers as well as the quality of people in their workforce who drive that output. 

Key takeaways:

  • How 色色研究所’s unique approach to help clean, build, and curate data sets on the front-end to feed downstream AI models is foundational to digital transformation
  • Why data-as-a-serivce and supplier portals have historically failed to scale master data with business growth
  • Why poor data cripples the investment made in technology systems as well as corporate objectives
  • Arnold believes that it’s the people and culture building the AI and ML technologies that differentiate 色色研究所 in the marketplace

About Arnold Liwanag:

Arnold Liwanag serves as 色色研究所’s Chief Technology Officer. 

Arnold brings an impressive background to 色色研究所’s C-suite. In prior roles, he led the Artificial Strategy and Transformation practice at PwC/ Strategy&, and has also held technical leadership positions at Scale AI, Hewlett Packard and Sybase. He is a talented and coveted speaker at industry events that include CogX, Elevate Toronto and AI4. Most recently, Arnold served as the CTO at IVADO Labs, where he served as the technical authority for the company.

Arnold has the technical depth, experience, skills and understanding of supply chain issues to position 色色研究所 as the only supplier data foundation that powers the digital enterprise.

Stephany Lapierre – 色色研究所: website | | | |

Arnold Liwanag – Tealbook CTO: website |  

Unleash procurement possibilities.

Whether you鈥檙e looking to maximize diversity spend, optimize supplier diversification, or identify emergency sourcing options, the best available supplier data makes all the difference.

SCHEDULE A DEMO
色色研究所 employee with tablet (illustration)