Wipro to Scale up Headcount at US centre.

"Wipro Technologies has expanded its Atlanta development centre. The company said it would hire about 1,000 people, including more locals, at its newly expanded facility. The centre has scaled up to 350 employees in the last nine months; 80 per cent have been hired locally and includes recent graduates from academic institutions in Atlanta such as Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, and Georgia State University; experienced professionals; and retired army personnel.



New employees are then positioned for long-term, global careers through intensive training and customer programmes based in Atlanta, as well as project work at different client locations in the US.They will support North American companies in the health care, manufacturing, telecommunications, utilities, retail and financial services sectors. These programmes address the importance of customer proximity, customer sensitive intellectual property issues and managing government projects.


Speaking on the occasion, Sambuddha Deb, executive vice president and chief global delivery officer, Wipro Technologies, shared, "Wipro's extensive investment in hiring local talent showcases our dedication to the community in Atlanta, as well as our clients in this region. The centre has received positive feedback from our existing clients and new customers, demonstrating our commitment to delivering world-class solutions for a global economy through localised initiatives."


"Our goal is not to just attract companies, but to ensure that they thrive and grow in our market," said Jorge Fernandez, vice president, global commerce, Metro Atlanta Chamber. "Wipro's success signifies more high-tech jobs to metro Atlanta and continues to build our reach into India. Atlanta is the prime location for an international company to build its US headquarters. We are delighted Wipro is finding attractive talent here and that our market is welcoming its services," said Charles Whatley, director, commerce and entrepreneurship, Atlanta Development Authority" - Amma Productions.