Connecting the dots
At the Meet Up 2026, our Young Tech scholars met with Dr. Arak Sutivong, Deputy CEO and CFO of SCBX, Ms. Patraporn Sirodom, Chief Talent Officer of SCBX and Dr. Tutanon Sinthuprasith, Head of R&D at SCBX, to exchange on their scholarship journey and the careers ahead of them.
“If our people are strong, the organization will be strong,”
– Dr. Arak Sutivong,
Deputy CEO and CFO of SCBX
While the program focuses strongly on STEM, its purpose ultimately extends to driving business impact to improve financial services, customer experience, risk management for sustainable growth. The scholarship also provides support beyond funding. Scholars benefit from SCBX Group wide job rotations, mentorship, and career guidance that help align their skills with different roles.
Creating Critical Mass
Dr. Arak encouraged earlier generations to become the “nucleus” of a stronger scholar community. By sharing experiences, mentoring younger scholars, and giving feedback on the program, each generation can strengthen the next. As participation grows, this nucleus can form the “critical mass” needed for a sustainable talent community across SCBX.
Looking ahead, Dr. Arak emphasized continuous learning and “connecting the dots.” When knowledge from one context helps solve a new challenge, he described that moment of actualisation as “maximum learning.”
“If you want a job, work from anywhere. If you want to have a career, come on site,” he added, underlining the value of learning through people and shared experiences.
A meeting with Dr. Tutanon extended this discussion to freedom, ownership, and decision making. Referencing Rousseau’s free will and the social contract, he noted that professionals still exercise agency within wider rules and responsibilities. In large organizations, learning to navigate managers, compliance, and stakeholders while maintaining purpose is an important part of professional maturity.
Ultimately, the Young Tech Scholarship develops more than technical capability. It helps scholars build judgment, broaden perspectives, and contribute back to the community, creating a stronger foundation for the next generation of SCBX talent.
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