Thinking Machines Data Science
Category: AI in Analytics & BI
A technology consultancy that builds custom AI and data platforms to help organizations solve high-impact problems. Thinking Machines Data Science was founded in 2015. The company is led by Stephanie Sy. Based in Manila, Philippines. Team size: 101-250. Total funding raised: N/A. Latest round: N/A (The company appears to be bootstrapped or privately funded without public funding rounds.).
- Founded
- 2015
- Headquarters
- Manila, Philippines
- Team size
- 101-250
- Total funding
- N/A
Value proposition
Providing end-to-end data solutions, from data strategy and engineering to the development of custom AI models, with a focus on creating data-driven cultures within client organizations.
Products and solutions
Data Strategy & Consulting, Data Engineering & Infrastructure, Custom AI & Machine Learning Models, Geospatial AI & Analysis, AI Training & Enablement
Unique value
A deep focus on solving problems specific to the Southeast Asian market, combining advanced technical expertise with local context and a strong emphasis on education and client enablement.
Target customer
Large enterprises, government agencies, and non-profit organizations primarily in Southeast Asia.
Industries served
Financial Services, Retail & E-commerce, Public Sector & Non-profit, Telecommunications, Media
Technology advantage
A strong portfolio of successful case studies with major regional corporations and governments, deep regional expertise, and a full-stack service model from strategy to implementation and training.
How they differentiate
As a specialized pure-play data science firm, they offer deeper, more agile AI/ML expertise compared to the broader, more traditional scope of large global consultancies. Their strong local context and community-building efforts also set them apart.
Main competitors
Accenture, Deloitte, SGV & Co. (EY Philippines)
Key partnerships
Google Cloud Platform (Premier Partner), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure
Notable customers
Globe Telecom, CIMB Bank Philippines, Philippine Department of Health, Rappler, UNICEF
Major milestones
Recognized as a Google Cloud Premier Partner., Developed numerous high-impact public sector projects for disaster response, public health (including COVID-19), and urban planning., Successful expansion of services and client base across Southeast Asia.
Growth metrics
Private Company - Metrics not disclosed. Growth is evidenced by an expanding team size and a growing portfolio of high-profile clients and public sector projects.
Market positioning
A leading data science and AI consultancy in the Philippines and Southeast Asia.
Geographic focus
Southeast Asia
Patents and IP
N/A (As a consultancy, their IP is primarily in their methodologies and custom software, not typically protected by patents.)
About Stephanie Sy
Stephanie Sy is the founder and CEO of Thinking Machines Data Science, a data science consultancy that solves business problems for clients using machine learning, and data storytelling. Previously, she was a product analyst at Google Headquarters. She graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Management Science & Engineering.
Official website: https://thinkingmachin.es/