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 Singapore, Singapore (HQ); Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand. 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
- Singapore, Singapore (HQ); Manila, Philippines; Bangkok, Thailand
- 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, OpenAI (First Official Services Partner in APAC)
Notable customers
Globe Telecom, CIMB Bank Philippines, Philippine Department of Health, Rappler, UNICEF, Jollibee Group
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., Became OpenAI's first official Services Partner in APAC (August 2025)., Trained over 10,000 professionals in AI across APAC.
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.
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Official website: https://thinkingmachin.es/
