Title: Lab45 -Senior Research & Innovation Consultant, Frontier Tech R&D
Job Description
Location: Bangalore, India
Team: Frontier Tech R&D, Lab45 - Wipro's Innovation Hub
About the Role
We're seeking a forward-thinking technologist to join Wipro’s Frontier Tech R&D team in Lab45. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of frontier technologies and business innovation, helping shape the future of enterprise solutions through strategic co-innovation with our global clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Drive strategic technology conversations with enterprise clients, identifying opportunities to leverage frontier technologies (like advanced AI, quantum computing, blockchain, robotics, others) to solve complex business challenges
- Develop and present technical point-of-view (POV) documents and research findings to internal stakeholders, helping shape Wipro's perspective on emerging technology trends
- Lead innovation workshops and discovery sessions with clients to uncover co-innovation opportunities and translate them into actionable proof-of-concepts
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and validate new technology solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs and market demands
- Create thought leadership content, including whitepapers, technical blogs, and research presentations to evangelize frontier technology applications
- Build and maintain relationships with technology partners, research institutions, and industry forums to stay ahead of technological advancements
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field
- 8+ years of experience in technology consulting or research roles
- Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscape and business transformation
- Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences
- Experience in driving innovation initiatives and managing proof-of-concept projects
- Track record of successful client engagement and relationship building
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with one or more frontier technologies and applied innovation
- Published research papers or technical articles in relevant fields
- Experience in technology evangelism or developer advocacy
- Background in enterprise architecture or solutions consulting
- Active participation in technology communities and industry forums
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What We Offer
- Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies with global enterprise clients
- Access to state-of-the-art research facilities and resources
- Collaboration with global innovation teams and research partners
- Professional development and learning opportunities
- Global exposure and career growth opportunities
Join us in shaping the future of enterprise technology and driving innovation at scale. At Lab45, you'll be part of a dynamic team that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in applied innovation at enterprise scale.
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Deliver
No. | Performance Parameter | Measure |
1. | Contribution to customer projects | Quality, SLA, ETA, no. of tickets resolved, problem solved, # of change requests implemented, zero customer escalation, CSAT |
2. | Automation | Process optimization, reduction in process/ steps, reduction in no. of tickets raised |
3. | Skill upgradation | # of trainings & certifications completed, # of papers, articles written in a quarter |
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