Joseph Benjamin R. Ilagan
Joben Ilagan is the Director of the Ateneo Business Insights Laboratory for Development (BUILD) and Program Director of the B.S. Information Technology Entrepreneurship (BS ITE) Program at Ateneo de Manila University. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Computer Science, focusing on the design and application of conversational intelligent tutoring systems and computer simulation for technology entrepreneurship education, leveraging recent advancements in Generative AI. Before joining academia, Joben Ilagan spent nearly a decade at Oracle Philippines as a Technical Solutions Manager, working on enterprise technology solutions for corporate clients. He later co-founded and led Seer Technologies, a software development firm specializing in mobile, data, and cloud-related services for corporate and government clients in the Philippines. He has taught courses on Python programming, applied business analytics, design thinking, and creativity and innovation management. His work with BUILD and BS ITE integrates AI, data analytics, and financial modeling, drawing from his experience in research, postgraduate academics, and industry to support student startups and enhance decision-making in business and technology.
Session
This talk reveals how Ateneo's John Gokongwei School of Management (JGSOM) leverages Python to transform from traditional management education to driving technological innovation. The presentation shares JGSOM's journey: from implementing Python in management and IT curricula, evolving through BUILD's industry engagements, to its designation as a Technology Research Laboratory. The session demonstrates how a management school perspective uniquely positions JGSOM to bridge technical implementation with value creation, showcasing collaborations across academic, industry, and public sector partners. Through practical examples, attendees will see how Python enables this transformation, offering insights for institutions seeking similar impact.