Vector databases 101: how vector databases fit into data science and AI systems

“Vector Databases 101: How Vector Databases Fit into Data Science and AI Systems” was the UP Data Science Society’s mentorship session for January 2026. It was held online on Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, over Zoom and livestreamed on the society’s Facebook page. The session covered how vector databases work and where they fit in data science and AI systems.

Speaker

Myk Ogbinar is the Head of the Data & Analytics Group at San Miguel Corporation, where he leads enterprise-wide strategies in data, analytics, and AI across the company’s business units, covering supply chains, customer experience, and digital transformation.

He holds a BS in Computer Science from De La Salle University and an MBA from UP Diliman, and recently completed a Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence at the UP College of Engineering. He is pursuing a PhD in AI, with research on computer vision, foundation models, and agents. Outside his corporate work, he is active in Data Engineering Pilipinas, a community focused on open learning and data skills, and mentors aspiring women data professionals through For The Women Foundation. His experience spans IT, retail, energy, telecommunications, banking, and manufacturing.

About mentorship sessions

Mentorship sessions are the society’s monthly talks with practitioners, open to anyone who wants to hear how data science is done in industry. Other sessions are listed on the events page.