Hexaware Technologies, a prominent IT services and solutions provider, has announced a new partnership with upGrad Enterprise, the corporate training and workforce development arm of upGrad. This collaboration is set to advance the generative AI (Gen AI) skills of Hexaware’s staff through specialized training programs.

The partnership will see Hexaware and upGrad working together to train over 100 employees as Gen AI architects. This program aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary to develop solutions and tackle complex business challenges using Gen AI technologies. The goal is to help Hexaware’s clients achieve their objectives by utilizing state-of-the-art AI tools.

Selection for the Gen AI architect program will be highly selective. Candidates will be chosen based on their technical expertise and programming experience. The program targets employees at certain levels, particularly those in technical architect roles. To qualify, candidates must have demonstrated exceptional performance over the past two years and completed both the Gen AI Foundation and Gen AI Advanced courses. Experience with deep learning and natural language processing (NLP) is also preferred. The program will offer a combination of instructor-led sessions and online learning modules to ensure thorough training.

Satyendu Mohanty, Executive Vice President & Global Head – Talent Supply Chain and L&D at Hexaware, highlighted the significance of the collaboration. “Partnering with upGrad supports Hexaware’s mission to swiftly enhance our workforce’s Gen AI capabilities. By focusing on our employees’ skill development, we aim to maintain our competitive edge in the evolving technology landscape and continue delivering value to our clients. This initiative demonstrates our dedication to continuous learning and innovation”.

Satyajith Mundakkal, CTO for Digital ITO and Gen AI Services at Hexaware, commented on the partnership, saying, “Our alliance with upGrad is a major advancement. By equipping our employees with advanced Gen AI skills, we are strengthening our internal capabilities and developing a team of skilled Gen AI architects. We look forward to seeing these architects design innovative solutions that will benefit our clients”.

Srikanth Iyengar, CEO at upGrad Enterprise, expressed his excitement about the partnership. “We are pleased to collaborate with Hexaware to provide advanced Gen AI training for their IT professionals. As the global workforce undergoes significant changes, this partnership aligns with our mission to prepare professionals for success in a digital and AI-driven world. This initiative is about more than just upskilling; it’s about aligning Hexaware’s talent with the changing business landscape. Our platform is designed to offer accessible, immersive, and practical learning experiences”.