Full Name
Vijay Guntur
Job Title
Chief Technology Officer and Head of Ecosystems
Company
HCLTech
Brief Biography
As the global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and Head of Ecosystems, Vijay Guntur spearheads technology strategy for HCLTech and is responsible for creating differentiation in engineering, digital, cloud, and AI. He champions next-generation technologies, including GenAI, data engineering, and CloudSMART, HCLTech's comprehensive cloud offering, while fostering synergies and innovation with cloud hyperscalers, tech OEMs, and semiconductor chip companies.
Vijay is instrumental in incubating Centers of Excellence that position HCLTech at the forefront of technologies like GenAI, software & platform engineering, Data & AI, IoT, and IT/OT. These CoEs act as a wellspring of expertise, ensuring HCLTech clients benefit from the most advanced practices and solutions in these high-demand areas delivering better efficiencies, insights and faster time to market.
Vijay previously led HCLTech's Engineering and R&D Services (ERS), a $2 billion global business delivering innovative solutions in digital, engineering, cloud, and AI for global clients and top R&D spenders across industries. He championed groundbreaking technologies and responsible growth, leading to the strategic evolution of ERS’s GenAI and sustainability business. He also led the initiative to build Silicon-to-Cloud platforms, fostering intellectual property partnerships and integrating GenAI into chip design. His commitment extends to supporting the semiconductor ecosystem through the establishment of the ATMP Lab, a vital resource for India's growth in this sector.
Vijay’s distinguished 30+ year career at HCLTech highlights his dedication to continuous improvement. He held key leadership positions in the company playing a pivotal role in building HCLTech's system software capabilities and led organization-wide transformation initiatives.
He is a passionate advocate for ID&E and champions key programs that bring HCLTech and its client organizations together in an ecosystem that strives for value, respect, and opportunities for all. He spearheaded the Hi-Tech and Communications business unit within ERS, driving innovation across solutions, sales, and delivery. Previously, he led the Products and Platform Engineering business across diverse industry segments. Vijay played a crucial role in incubating HCL's Software business (Products and Platforms) at HCLTech. Vijay served on the board of Actian, a former HCLTech – SEP joint venture.
Vijay graduated in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India, and did his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and he is an avid reader and enjoys travel and meditation.
Vijay is instrumental in incubating Centers of Excellence that position HCLTech at the forefront of technologies like GenAI, software & platform engineering, Data & AI, IoT, and IT/OT. These CoEs act as a wellspring of expertise, ensuring HCLTech clients benefit from the most advanced practices and solutions in these high-demand areas delivering better efficiencies, insights and faster time to market.
Vijay previously led HCLTech's Engineering and R&D Services (ERS), a $2 billion global business delivering innovative solutions in digital, engineering, cloud, and AI for global clients and top R&D spenders across industries. He championed groundbreaking technologies and responsible growth, leading to the strategic evolution of ERS’s GenAI and sustainability business. He also led the initiative to build Silicon-to-Cloud platforms, fostering intellectual property partnerships and integrating GenAI into chip design. His commitment extends to supporting the semiconductor ecosystem through the establishment of the ATMP Lab, a vital resource for India's growth in this sector.
Vijay’s distinguished 30+ year career at HCLTech highlights his dedication to continuous improvement. He held key leadership positions in the company playing a pivotal role in building HCLTech's system software capabilities and led organization-wide transformation initiatives.
He is a passionate advocate for ID&E and champions key programs that bring HCLTech and its client organizations together in an ecosystem that strives for value, respect, and opportunities for all. He spearheaded the Hi-Tech and Communications business unit within ERS, driving innovation across solutions, sales, and delivery. Previously, he led the Products and Platform Engineering business across diverse industry segments. Vijay played a crucial role in incubating HCL's Software business (Products and Platforms) at HCLTech. Vijay served on the board of Actian, a former HCLTech – SEP joint venture.
Vijay graduated in Computer Science from Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani, India, and did his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and he is an avid reader and enjoys travel and meditation.
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