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KPI Partners, IIT Madras sign talent-development pact
The partnership creates a structured talent pipeline between IIT Madras and KPI Partners, expanding recruitment, training, and hands-on industry exposure for data science and digital engineering roles.
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Anushka Pathak - Fri, 28, Nov 2025
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Representatives from KPI Partners and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras with the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) / Courtesy: KPI Partners
California-based KPI Partners has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras to establish a next-gen-ready Indian workforce.
This formal talent-pipeline partnership will be focused on upskilling, mentoring, and recruiting graduates into data, analytics, GenAI, and digital engineering roles, a release noted.
The agreement aims to support KPI Partners’ global delivery model by building a steady pool of industry-ready talent from IIT Madras, including students enrolled in the B.S. in Data Science and Applications program.
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Under the MoU, KPI Partners and IIT Madras will create a dedicated recruitment track for graduates of the data science program, co-develop training modules, and design upskilling initiatives centered on GenAI, agentic AI, cloud-native platforms, and analytics engineering.
The firm said the collaboration responds to rising demand for technical expertise in AI/ML, cloud, analytics engineering, and data-driven product development.
CEO and Partner of KPI Partners Kusal Swarnakar said, "By tapping into this rich talent pool, we strengthen our capability to deliver unmatched innovation and scale to clients across the Americas, Europe, and Asia. Our growth hinges on our ability to bring fresh minds, new ideas, and global delivery excellence together," he added.
Rajesh Ramachandran, COO, KPI Partners, added, "Our work is global, but our talent base has a strong Indian core. This MOU demonstrates our conviction that young professionals from premier institutes such as IIT Madras represent the sourcing of future-ready engineers, data scientists, and digital architects. With this partnership, we’re not just hiring—you’re co-creating the future of innovation."
Andrew Thangaraj, chair, Centre for Outreach and Digital Education, IIT Madras said the collaboration aligns with the institution’s efforts to expand industry access. "This collaboration with KPI Partners strengthens our mission of taking IIT Madras’ talent and innovation capabilities to a global stage," he said. "The BS in Data Science and Applications program was designed to create industry-ready graduates at scale, and partnerships like this ensure our learners gain direct access to high-impact career pathways."
Balaji Srinivasan, advisor, Internships and Placements, BS Degree in Data Sciences, IIT Madras said the agreement complements the institute’s placement ecosystem. "We are committed to building strong industry bridges that translate academic excellence into meaningful careers," he said. "KPI Partners’ focus on data, GenAI, and digital engineering aligns closely with the strengths of our students. This partnership creates a structured pathway for our learners to engage with global projects, internships, and mentorship."
The company said the IIT Madras partnership will accelerate its ability to deploy engineers and data scientists into global projects while offering students early-career exposure to large-scale innovation and international delivery environments.
The partnership also includes internships, project opportunities tied to live client work, and mentorship programs aligned with global delivery requirements.
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