Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading technology services and consulting company, today announced the launch of its GitHub Center of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. The CoE, as part of Wipro’s ai360 initiative, will serve as a central hub for GitHub-related innovation within Wipro.
The GitHub CoE will use advanced tools to enhance collaboration, learning, and efficiency among development teams. Integrating GitHub tools, including Microsoft M365 and GitHub Copilot, into the software engineering process will enable Wipro teams to drive greater productivity and innovation at scale, providing exponential value to clients.
"The launch of our GitHub CoE highlights our commitment to championing a culture of AI-first mindset with the right skillset and toolset amongst our workforce," said Sanjeev Jain, Chief Operating Officer, Wipro Limited. “We are equipping our developers with the best tools and practices and encouraging a culture of innovation to build future ready AI-powered industry and cross-industry solutions that solve our client’s unique business challenges.”
Kyle Daigle, Chief Operating Officer at GitHub, said, “Wipro has long been a pioneer in innovation, and by rolling out GitHub Copilot at scale, they’re showing the world what true transformation with AI looks like. The GitHub CoE is more than an investment–it’s a blueprint for building with AI at the core. We're proud to build this future together–with the right tools, ingenuity, and a shared belief in what developers can achieve.”
The CoE will have a dedicated team of AI champions, who will receive comprehensive training and support to ensure proficiency in using GitHub and its associated tools. The GitHub CoE will enhance Wipro's teams' skills, enabling efficient delivery of high-quality industry focused solutions. Standardizing development practices will reduce time-to-market and improve deliverable quality, benefiting clients with faster delivery, better collaboration, and stronger solutions.
To equip Wipro associates with GitHub expertise, the CoE will offer training initiatives, including workshops, hackathons, codeathons, and meetups. Additionally, the CoE will create a Community of Practice to promote knowledge exchange and cross-team collaboration through GitHub Champions and subject matter experts.