ASKSPE
AskSPE is an AI-powered chatbot designed to assist Sony employees with day-to-day tasks and HR-related inquiries.
ux designer intern
summer 2025
ibm client engineering
CONTEXT
HR Automation for Sony Employees
The team found major improvements for Sony's internal processes such as HR related day-to-day tasks.
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