Wipro Journey

Born and raised in England, I have spent my early years seeing how technologies can shape business strategies and be the lynch pin in how we build stronger and more intimate client relationships. As an early adopter of Design Thinking, I bring a passion for design and finding simple solutions to complex problems.

I joined Wipro in 2008 and was one of the founding members of Wipro Consulting services. At that time, I was heading the Enterprise Architecture team for North America. For a brief period of time from 2012 – 2015 I had left Wipro but was lured back in 2015. Wipro’s entrepreneurial spirit and consulting challenges brought me back to Wipro where my portfolio expanded globally. In addition to Enterprise Architecture, I took on the consulting role for modern application services which includes Appirio Consulting, Process Transformation, and Modernization. Today as the global head for Wipro’s CIO Advisory Services, I focus on what is next for Wipro’s clients, identifying the next disruptions and ways to leverage them to expand the client’s business beyond the current limitations. I believe that digital transformation eliminates the lines between business and IT as technology is now a key business differentiator.

Wipro is all about people and camaraderie. Wipro’s entrepreneurial spirit is unmatched as compared any of the new age technology companies. I have been fortunate to work with some of the most thoughtful leaders who instill deep sense of purpose in what we do – for our clients & community. I am thankful to Wipro for giving me immense opportunities to grow as a leader.

Wipro Journey

I had the great fortune of being recruited to join Wipro into the current position that I hold today as VP of Utilities for the Americas. It started with a 2.5 hour interview with NS Bala over coffee, followed by an hour long interview with Abid via teleconference a few days later. And within two weeks, I was being interviewed by Azim Premji again via teleconference from Bangalore while I was hosting clients in Noida! That was two years ago now and I’ve been working in the utility industry for nearly 40 years. I was hired to grow the Utilities vertical in the Americas to profitable growth. In the past two years, I’ve completely changed the way we go to market and hired an entirely new set of hunters and farmers to support our clients. I was continuously supported by my leadership, our digital/domain teams, our service lines, and our finance, HR, and delivery teams. As a meritocracy, we recognize performance and outcomes.

Of all the firms I worked for, what attracted me most to Wipro was its leadership and its culture of inclusion, collaboration, integrity and ethics. I loved the entrepreneurial spirit while being supported by a $8.5B company, rich in a history of innovation and philanthropy. I’ve never worked harder, nor enjoyed a company more than Wipro! Here you are challenged to be your very best and you’re also privileged to work with the very best as well.

Wipro Journey

I joined Wipro as a Domain Consultant. During my time with Wipro, I played a key role in building around 30+ artifacts, specific solutions to address the needs of carriers across the globe and setup and Insurance Innovation Lab at Bangalore. After a short stint in the US in 2011-2012 when many consulting led deals were delivered, I had the opportunity to lead a joint Domain Consulting Group and Insurance Solution Design Team. I had helped my team shape up large deals in P&C and Life & Annuities. I moved to the US towards the later half of 2015 and was the Vertical Sales Manager for a portfolio in the farming accounts in the US. I had the privilege of working with leadership and program manager the deal shaping and winning of the largest deal for Wipro. I am currently the Client Partner for this large account and working with a new set of colleagues who we welcomed into Wipro.

It has been an incredible journey in my near 15 year tenure at Wipro. I take pride in being a Wiproite and have huge admiration for this organization that provides free hand to express ones thoughts, encourages innovative thinking and inculcates entrepreneurship in each of us. The deep culture that is inherent amongst the leaders has inspired me and Wipro is has become an extended family of mine. I certainly owe my global experience and knowledge to the opportunities and avenues provided by Wipro.

Wipro Journey

I have over twenty-five years of consulting, delivery, operations, outsourcing and sales experience in the Utilities industry. I have worked with electric, gas, propane and water companies and possesses a thorough knowledge of business and technical solutions in the utility industry.

I joined Wipro in January 2020 after working at IBM for many years. I was a former colleague of the Utilities Leader, Geoff Jue, and we met randomly at an SAP event. We discussed the open Sales Lead position and his expectations and I became very excited about the opportunity to help build the utilities practice in the US. This first six months my focus has been on organizing a high performing sales team and taking the Wipro story – which is quite impressive – to the market

Wipro has a rich history and is a highly ethical organization so it’s a pretty easy to task to represent this Company. But for me – it’s the future potential of Wipro that is exciting. In my industry, utilities need technology now more then ever to adapt to this new way of working. Wipro has the solutions to enable this journey and that’s why I love working here.

The future is very bright at Wipro and potential employees have a chance to join a growing, highly collaborative Company and literally chart their own path for success.

Wipro Journey

2005:   Resource Manager – Talent Acquisition, Chennai Development Center
2007:   Global Head – Graduate Hiring
2011    Geography Head – Talent Acquisition, Europe, Middle East & Africa
2015:   Global Head – Leadership Hiring & Redeployment, Human Resources
2019:   Transformation Leader – Digital, Open Innovation & Talent.

Initiatives

• Architected & Led Campus Accreditation program, MoU with leading institutions & STAR Hiring Program
• Ex-Member of Education Council, Nasscom
• Architected & led Ascent, Wipro’s localization graduate hiring program for United States
• Created & Led In-house executive search practice for leadership hiring
• Awards for In-house search practice from SHRM & other international forums
• Coach for Internal HR Teams for Gig Talent attraction readiness
• Architected & led Talent Marketplace, Wipro’s Leadership Talent Mobility Platform
• Architected & Leading Employee Experience & Future-of-Work Practice for Technology Business

For me, the relationship with Wipro is very personal and is beyond an Employer-Employee contractual agreement. As a rolling stone, I moved many organizations until I landed at Wipro. I am cherishing my long and rewarding journey at Wipro with continuous learning and a world of opportunities. The first thing, that struck me when I started was the entrepreneur mindset at Wipro. With ownership mindset, I was enabled to lead a global team of professionals & leaders. The team drove many industry leading initiatives, including receiving international awards and recognitions. You would find truly world-class talent, who go beyond their call of duty, genuine hunger to contribute and who put the best for Wipro before themselves. Equally rewarding is mentorship from top leaders at Wipro. I was ably guided by exceptional leaders, who trusted me with early opportunities, provided required cover and support, and let me go succeed. Wipro provides immense opportunity to learn & grow. Wipro encourages leaders to be rotate between various roles, to become a holistic leader. I had changed roles every 3 to 4 years, had opportunities to work in India, UK and in the United States. As a student, keen to learn I continue to stretch my limits, explore the magic outside my comfort zones at Wipro.

Wipro Journey

The journey with Wipro in Brazil has been fantastic! I had received a warm welcome back in April 2019 when I joined and since them it has been very energizing. In the office or more recently working from home, due to situation all of us are facing, I see great collaboration to make the best to our customers. As in every company and individually, there is always room for improvements and simplifications but I feel I am part of a team which can make a positive impact to the market, to our customers and to the society.

Wipro Journey

Wipro for me is a place where i feel I am part of something bigger. I have the freedom to experiment. I have a variety of avenues to contribute and create value. I can make mistakes and learn from them. I feel connected with the leadership and I always can call on fantastic mentors for advise. I am inspired everyday to emulate our founder and Chairman with their contributions to society. I am part of Wipro by my choice and I feel blessed everyday.

Wipro Journey

My journey to join Wipro started with a call from a strategic hiring recruiter, who was very patient with me through my initial indecisiveness and worked through my various questions or role , fitment etc. While the process involved many rounds of interviews  right up to the Chairman, I got encouraging feedback and coaching to better understand Wipro culture and my role to help enable make the final decision. My journey in Wipro over the last 6 months has been very encouraging as I have met leaders and team members   alike within the service line and across verticals. There is a very collegial atmosphere which helps build collaboration and helps drives outcomes.

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Leads Wipro’s foray in engineering services and solutions for the manufacturing industry across Discrete, Process and Aerospace industries. I have been engaged in engineering services for last 20+ years across manufacturing engineering , product development, engineering consulting and global collaborative engineering space, with over 100 leading manufacturing companies.
Wipro’s engineering services and solutions history goes back 35 years and we call it our DNA. Today we are a very large global engineering powerhouse spanning across industries from hi-tech for developing chips to creating cutting edge medical devices and are instrumental in making smart factories run at their best and building highly advance AI & deep learning solutions. We make modern manufacturing plants and products happen at scale with accelerated speed to market around the globe.

Wipro Journey

I’m a practice partner with Wipro Digital based in New York and joined the firm over year ago, in March 2019.

I play several roles as a management consulting partner – developing meaningful strategies and solutions for our clients and digital offerings for the broader marketplace, mentoring and growing teams with strong consulting capabilities, and overseeing the execution of large and global digital transformation engagements.

The opportunity to be part of Wipro’s entrepreneurial culture and the opportunity to scale its successful digital offerings were key factors in my decision to move here, after having spent almost 15 years in Big 4 consulting in New York. It’s been an interesting, exciting and challenging ride so far. I’ve learned a lot about new and emerging technologies, shared insights on the promise, and limitations, of these technologies with C-suite executives, and successfully helped our clients drive action in the continuance of their digital transformation agenda. The opportunity to build new skills and mentor teams that confidently compete, win and deliver outstanding work for our clients have been the highlights of my short time here.

 Wipro is poised for success in the quarters and years to come, driven in large part by the vision of our new CEO, Thierry Delaporte, a committed senior leadership team. Wipro Digital will play an important part in accelerating the firm’s growth and position it to the top where it rightly belongs. I’m excited at the prospect of playing my part in this broader growth story.

Wipro Journey

Under Wipro, I really enjoy the team and the collaboration.  I have found if I want to find out about a new technology like blockchain, I can reach out and get hold of experts around the company.  Other examples include tapping the team on techniques and technology to improve accessibility, the open source team and the DTMS team for cutting edge tech or the innovation centers for better demos and client interaction.  It is really easy to find help!

Professionally, I have been able to improve my own professional skills by being able to access mentors and resources across the globe whether that is interaction is more senior resource or more "junior" resources like the g100 program.  I have learned a ton from working with the recent MBA grads.  I believe everyone should  always be learning and being able to tap into Udemy and other resources from talent transformation is a huge help.

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Wipro is all about people and camaraderie. In my five years at Wipro I have met the kindest and the most thoughtful people here. Wipro’s founder and the leadership instill a deep sense of purpose in what we do – for our clients and for the community. The Spirit of Wipro guides us to do what is right in every interaction with clients and our colleagues. While Wipro offers abundant opportunities to grow professionally, it also brings out the true leader in you by giving you an environment that nurtures mutual respect and trust. If you are looking at all round growth; Wipro is a place to bet at.

Wipro Journey

I head the Software Products and Gaming business for the North America market in Wipro. It is my responsibility to bring the depth and breadth of Wipro to our clients and help them in their business transformation journey. My team works across many different areas that includes Consulting, Strategy, Technology and much more. I absolutely enjoy helping our clients execute their strategies, expand customer base, launch new products and embrace newer technologies.

My days are focused around supporting my current clients while looking at ways to grow our portfolio of clients. I work to identify business opportunities such as where we can expand our presence and which clients we can pursue. There is a perception that Wipro is just a technology company, I work with our customers, prospects and industry leaders to demonstrate there is more to our capabilities. While the work is exciting and always different, it’s the Wipro culture that really impresses me. Our culture of inclusion and diversity is fostered by the Spirit of Wipro which also forms the core of Wipro. 

Wipro feels like home and it exceeded my expectations when I joined the company. My team members and extended teams were welcoming and supportive, and everyone made sure I had everything I needed to be successful.