Lab45 - Senior Research & Innovation Consultant, Frontier Tech R&D

About The Role Team: Frontier Tech R&D, Lab45 - Wipro's Innovation Hub About the Role We're seeking a forward-thinking technologist to join Wipros Frontier Tech R&D team in Lab45. In this role, you'll work at the intersection of frontier technologies and business innovation, helping shape the future of enterprise solutions through strategic co-innovation with our global clients. Key Responsibilities Drive strategic technology conversations with enterprise clients, identifying opportunities to leverage frontier technologies (like advanced AI, quantum computing, blockchain, robotics, others) to solve complex business challenges Develop and present technical point-of-view (POV) documents and research findings to internal stakeholders, helping shape Wipro's perspective on emerging technology trends Lead innovation workshops and discovery sessions with clients to uncover co-innovation opportunities and translate them into actionable proof-of-concepts Collaborate with cross-functional teams to prototype and validate new technology solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs and market demands Create thought leadership content, including whitepapers, technical blogs, and research presentations to evangelize frontier technology applications Build and maintain relationships with technology partners, research institutions, and industry forums to stay ahead of technological advancements . Required Qualifications Bachelor's / Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field 8+ years of experience in technology consulting or research roles Strong understanding of enterprise technology landscape and business transformation Excellent communication skills with ability to translate complex technical concepts for diverse audiences Experience in driving innovation initiatives and managing proof-of-concept projects Track record of successful client engagement and relationship building . Preferred Qualifications Experience with one or more frontier technologies and applied innovation Published research papers or technical articles in relevant fields Experience in technology evangelism or developer advocacy Background in enterprise architecture or solutions consulting Active participation in technology communities and industry forums . Deliver / No. / Performance Parameter/ Measure - 1. Contribution to customer projects -Quality, SLA, ETA, no. of tickets resolved, problem solved, # of change requests implemented, zero customer escalation, CSAT 2. Automation - Process optimization, reduction in process/ steps, reduction in no. of tickets raised 3. Skill upgradation - # of trainings & certifications completed, # of papers, articles written in a quarter .