With the automotive industry experiencing a paradigm shift powered by software driving clean, smart and safe mobility, KPIT is deepening its engagement with academia for talent development. The Mobility Innovation Studio represents the next phase of this engagement making industry-aligned skilling more accessible to engineering students.

The studio aims to foster innovation and collaboration between academia and industry, providing a platform for students and faculty to work on cutting-edge mobility projects. The studio will focus on developing innovative solutions for the automotive and mobility industries, leveraging KPIT’s expertise in areas such as autonomous driving, connected vehicles, and electrification.

Sadhana Karsoliya, Chairperson, TIT Technocrats, expressed her enthusiasm for the partnership, stating, “We are delighted to host KPIT’s Mobility Innovation Studio at our campus. This collaboration will provide our students with valuable industry exposure and opportunities to work on real-world projects.”

The inauguration ceremony marked the beginning of a new era of collaboration between KPIT and TIT Technocrats, with both organizations committed to driving innovation and excellence in the mobility sector. The studio will offer a dedicated space where students can engage with eminent personalities and alumni working in the industry and continue developing their expertise in the mobility sector.

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BENGALURU: UST, a leading technology and digital transformation solutions company, has announced the inauguration of a new office in Pune, Maharashtra, further strengthening its India presence. Through this expansion, UST plans to create around 3500-6000 job opportunities in the next 3-5 years in Pune.  Located in Balewadi’s EQ Smartworks establishment, this new facility spans over 80,000 sq. ft and accommodates over 1000 seats, complementing the facility at Sai Radhe Complex in Pune.

The new Pune office space was inaugurated by Krishna Sudheendra, Chief Executive Officer, of UST, in the presence of Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer; Sunil Balakrishnan, Chief Values Officer; Ramprasad Santhanagopalan, President, of UST Product Engineering and Pune Center Head; Kishore Krishna, Vice President & Global Head Talent Acquisition; Smitha Suryaprakash, Vice President, Design & Experience Practice; Sheffi Anwar, General Manager; and Hari Krishnan Mohankumar, Senior Director Workplace Management & Operations, and other senior leaders and associates at UST.

With over 2000 employees, UST’s Pune Center of Excellence is focused on driving innovation and accelerating growth by leveraging deep expertise in data science, data engineering, design, product engineering, and digital applications. Serving leading global enterprises across industries such as fintech, healthcare & life sciences, retail & e-commerce, manufacturing, and automotive, the Pune center plays a key role in shaping digital transformation for UST’s global clients.

On this occasion, Alexander Varghese, Chief Operating Officer, UST, said, “We are excited to inaugurate our new office space in Pune, marking a significant milestone in our continued growth in India. Through these strategic expansions, we are planning to scale our operations significantly, aligning with business needs and market opportunities in digital transformation. Our focus is on building a strong talent base, business consulting pipeline, strategic partnerships, and expanding infrastructure to support our growing teams in AI, Design, and Engineering.”

Ramprasad Santhanagopalan, President, of UST Product Engineering and Pune Center Head, said, “Pune is a strategic and fast-growing technology hub of India, this new office represents a significant investment in UST’s growth in the region.  Our investments in AI, advanced design, and cutting-edge engineering will strengthen our capabilities, ensuring that the Pune Center remains a hub for innovation and digital excellence. With our team’s strong domain knowledge expertise, we are confident in our ability to lead large-scale digital transformation programs for our global enterprise clients and remain at the forefront of innovation.”

For the next three years, UST is dedicated to aiming to attain consistent growth in terms of both seating capacity and headcount across India offices.  The company intends to greatly expand its operations over the next three to five years, in line with business requirements and market opportunities in digital transformation and AI. UST concentrated on creating a strong pipeline for business consulting, cultivating a large talent pool, and establishing strategic alliances.

UST has consistently expanded its footprint across India, solidifying its position as a global leader in digital transformation and technology services. Last year UST opened a second office in Bengaluru along with a Design Experience Centre. The company laid the foundation for its second-owned campus in Kochi, Kerala, with plans to create 3,000 jobs over the next five years in Kochi, demonstrating its commitment to growth and investment in the region. In 2023, the company also inaugurated a state-of-the-art office at the International Tech Park in Hyderabad, dedicated to innovative research and development in emerging technologies.

The California, US-headquartered firm, UST founded in 1999 with its India headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram, has significantly expanded its footprint across the country, with offices in key locations including Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Hyderabad, Kochi, Pune, Mumbai, Chennai, Coimbatore, Delhi NCR, Ahmedabad, Hosur and employs over 20,000 employees in India.

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