Purushottam (Puru) Uppu has been appointed as Vice President – Data and AI Practice at SCIENTE. In this role, he will be responsible for shaping and advancing the firm’s data and AI strategy, with a focus on driving innovation across analytics, cloud ecosystems, and enterprise data platforms. His mandate also includes enabling digital transformation initiatives for clients through scalable and data-driven solutions.
Purushottam (Puru) Uppu took helm as Vice President – Data and AI Practice at SCIENTE, a global technology consulting and talent solutions firm, SCIENTE is known for delivering advanced data, AI, and digital transformation services, enabling organizations to harness the power of data-driven innovation and scalable technology architectures.
Prior to joining SCIENTE, he served as Data & AI Solution Architecture and Engineering Manager at Accenture. His earlier professional experience includes significant roles at BRIDGEi2i Analytics Solutions, Cognizant, and CGI. Across these organizations, he led large-scale data and AI initiatives, developed robust analytics platforms, and contributed to enterprise-wide transformation programs.
Throughout his career, Purushottam has demonstrated strong expertise in data architecture, big data ecosystems, cloud technologies, and AI engineering. His leadership has enabled organizations to unlock meaningful business value while building scalable, future-ready technology solutions across diverse industries.
He has completed a Senior Management Program in Business Analytics from Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, reflecting a strong academic grounding alongside his technical proficiency and commitment to continuous learning in the evolving data and AI landscape.
With this new role, Purushottam brings a combination of strategic insight and deep technical expertise to SCIENTE. His leadership is expected to accelerate data-led transformation initiatives, strengthen enterprise AI capabilities, and support the organization’s continued growth in delivering next-generation technology solutions.
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