C1 Global Innovation & Capabilities Center
The C1 Global Innovation and Capabilities Center (C1 GICC) in Hyderabad, India, which launched in November 2023, continues to expand C1’s global footprint to guide companies on their technology strategies and implementation processes for Cybersecurity, Networking, Communications, AI solutions, and more.
The Center includes a state-of-the-art training facility and R&D, which leverages the expertise and skills of the tremendous local engineering talent pool. C1 GICC also includes a Customer Experience Center, which enables visitors to see first-hand how our cutting-edge customer experience and collaboration solutions, including our GenAI-powered assistant C1 Elly™, elevate the human experience for their customers and employees.
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C1 Global Innovation & Capabilities Center Leadership
Chandra Boddoju
Head, GICC
Chandra Boddoju
Head, GICC
Chandra Boddoju has nearly 30 years of IT services industry experience with leading organizations like Wipro, DXC and Atos. He has strong experience in managing large service delivery organizations, program/project management, pre-sales and solutioning, transition & transformation and P&L management. Chandra managed a number of integrations at CSC (DXC Technology) and held roles including MD & CEO for XChanging Solutions (CSC acquisition), global delivery executive for a $300M portfolio of infrastructure services for a leading insurance customer in DXC and VP at Atos in the global program management before joining C1 in February 2023. Chandra has a master's degree in computer science, and he is also alumnus of IIM-Calcutta.
Chandra Boddoju
Head, GICC
Chandra Boddoju has nearly 30 years of IT services industry experience with leading organizations like Wipro, DXC and Atos. He has strong experience in managing large service delivery organizations, program/project management, pre-sales and solutioning, transition & transformation and P&L management. Chandra managed a number of integrations at CSC (DXC Technology) and held roles including MD & CEO for XChanging Solutions (CSC acquisition), global delivery executive for a $300M portfolio of infrastructure services for a leading insurance customer in DXC and VP at Atos in the global program management before joining C1 in February 2023. Chandra has a master's degree in computer science, and he is also alumnus of IIM-Calcutta.
Ramaswamy Chandrasekaran
Senior Director, Service Delivery
Ramaswamy Chandrasekaran
Senior Director, Service Delivery
Ramaswamy (Ram) Chandrasekaran has 28 years of IT industry experience in delivery leadership. He joined C1 in February 2023 and previously held senior leadership positions at Wipro and CSC (DXC Technology). Ram has a master's degree in computer applications from Hyderabad Central University and business analytics and intelligence from IIM Bangalore. Ram comes with experience in setting up and managing large delivery teams in India across application and IT delivery for several industries. In his previous delivery leadership roles, Ram established and streamlined the processes and delivery assurance for large and complex delivery setups.
Ramaswamy Chandrasekaran
Senior Director, Service Delivery
Ramaswamy (Ram) Chandrasekaran has 28 years of IT industry experience in delivery leadership. He joined C1 in February 2023 and previously held senior leadership positions at Wipro and CSC (DXC Technology). Ram has a master's degree in computer applications from Hyderabad Central University and business analytics and intelligence from IIM Bangalore. Ram comes with experience in setting up and managing large delivery teams in India across application and IT delivery for several industries. In his previous delivery leadership roles, Ram established and streamlined the processes and delivery assurance for large and complex delivery setups.
Bipin Ramanujan
Director, Product Engineering
Bipin Ramanujan
Director, Product Engineering
Bipin has more than two and half decades of experience, leading organizations to accelerated change and growth, achieving sustainable growth in revenue, profit and customer success, with strategic planning and execution excellence. At C1 GICC, Bipin is responsible for building the Product Engineering team and GTM team, working closely with our R&D and Marketing teams in the US.
Bipin Ramanujan
Director, Product Engineering
Bipin has more than two and half decades of experience, leading organizations to accelerated change and growth, achieving sustainable growth in revenue, profit and customer success, with strategic planning and execution excellence. At C1 GICC, Bipin is responsible for building the Product Engineering team and GTM team, working closely with our R&D and Marketing teams in the US.
Sai Nadukula
Director, Global F&A Operations
Sai Nadukula
Director, Global F&A Operations
Sai Nadukula has 18+ years of experience in finance and accounting roles across different industries and diversified clients. Prior to joining C1 in March 2023, Sai worked with Genpact as the senior operations manager, leading larger teams in the order to cash, accounts payable, source to pay and reconciliations domains. Sai was instrumental in driving multiple high-impact projects, ERP migrations and new transitions successfully. He is Six Sigma Green Belt-certified and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University with a specialization in finance, as well as an MBA from Alagappa University.
Sai Nadukula
Director, Global F&A Operations
Sai Nadukula has 18+ years of experience in finance and accounting roles across different industries and diversified clients. Prior to joining C1 in March 2023, Sai worked with Genpact as the senior operations manager, leading larger teams in the order to cash, accounts payable, source to pay and reconciliations domains. Sai was instrumental in driving multiple high-impact projects, ERP migrations and new transitions successfully. He is Six Sigma Green Belt-certified and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Osmania University with a specialization in finance, as well as an MBA from Alagappa University.
Harikrishna Thota
Director, Sales Operations
Harikrishna Thota
Director, Sales Operations
Harikrishna (Hari) Thota comes with 25+ years of experience in various leadership roles in IT services across multiple industries and geographies. Hari joined C1 in June 2023 and is responsible for leading the overall sales operations team in the Global Innovation & Capabilities Center. Before joining C1, he served in leadership roles at Accenture, DXC and Stefanini, where he built and managed large delivery and presales teams, led M&A and delivered solutions to clients globally. He holds an executive MBA from IIM Calcutta and a mechanical engineering degree.
Harikrishna Thota
Director, Sales Operations
Harikrishna (Hari) Thota comes with 25+ years of experience in various leadership roles in IT services across multiple industries and geographies. Hari joined C1 in June 2023 and is responsible for leading the overall sales operations team in the Global Innovation & Capabilities Center. Before joining C1, he served in leadership roles at Accenture, DXC and Stefanini, where he built and managed large delivery and presales teams, led M&A and delivered solutions to clients globally. He holds an executive MBA from IIM Calcutta and a mechanical engineering degree.
Rajesh Tatineni
Director, HR
Rajesh Tatineni
Director, HR
Rajesh Tatineni has nearly two decades of experience in various functions of human resources that impact people and organization. In his professional journey, he has contributed to organizations that prioritize the philosophy of creating the best employee and customer experiences. In his current role, Rajesh will be heading the human resources function for the C1 Global Innovation & Capabilities Center. Rajesh holds an MBA with HR as the specialization. He is bringing his vast experience in setting up HR practices and benefits to C1, allowing it to be one of the best in India.
Rajesh Tatineni
Director, HR
Rajesh Tatineni has nearly two decades of experience in various functions of human resources that impact people and organization. In his professional journey, he has contributed to organizations that prioritize the philosophy of creating the best employee and customer experiences. In his current role, Rajesh will be heading the human resources function for the C1 Global Innovation & Capabilities Center. Rajesh holds an MBA with HR as the specialization. He is bringing his vast experience in setting up HR practices and benefits to C1, allowing it to be one of the best in India.
Sudha Rani
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sudha Rani
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sudha Rani comes with more than a decade of strategic hiring and operational experience in the people and talent functions across industries. After obtaining her master's in HRM from Andhra University, she went on to work with reputable companies like IBM, HCL Technologies and AMD Inc. She has partnered with key stakeholders to design, deploy and deliver strategic talent initiatives for better business results and organizational outcomes. As a people-centric person, she is a keen student of personality and culture and strives to bring the best talent on board for organizational success.
Sudha Rani
Talent Acquisition Manager
Sudha Rani comes with more than a decade of strategic hiring and operational experience in the people and talent functions across industries. After obtaining her master's in HRM from Andhra University, she went on to work with reputable companies like IBM, HCL Technologies and AMD Inc. She has partnered with key stakeholders to design, deploy and deliver strategic talent initiatives for better business results and organizational outcomes. As a people-centric person, she is a keen student of personality and culture and strives to bring the best talent on board for organizational success.
Gopi Thedlapu
Director, Finance
Gopi Thedlapu
Director, Finance
Gopi Thedlapu has 30 years of controllership experience in the finance and accounts function in core banking and IT industries. Gopi joined C1 in May 2023, with responsibility for the complete gamut of corporate finance. Gopi holds a master’s degree in commerce from Andhra University and a post-graduate diploma in business management from Welingkar Institute of Management.
Gopi Thedlapu
Director, Finance
Gopi Thedlapu has 30 years of controllership experience in the finance and accounts function in core banking and IT industries. Gopi joined C1 in May 2023, with responsibility for the complete gamut of corporate finance. Gopi holds a master’s degree in commerce from Andhra University and a post-graduate diploma in business management from Welingkar Institute of Management.
Arpita Mehta
Senior Program Manager, GICC
Arpita Mehta
Senior Program Manager, GICC
Arpita brings over two decades of experience in the Telecom and IT industry, gained during her tenure at The Walt Disney Company in the USA. She played a key role in setting up Disney’s Avaya Contact Center globally and managing the IVR systems before returning to India. At C1 GICC, Arpita has joined as the Business Operations Lead driving the Initiatives for GICC.
Arpita Mehta
Senior Program Manager, GICC
Arpita brings over two decades of experience in the Telecom and IT industry, gained during her tenure at The Walt Disney Company in the USA. She played a key role in setting up Disney’s Avaya Contact Center globally and managing the IVR systems before returning to India. At C1 GICC, Arpita has joined as the Business Operations Lead driving the Initiatives for GICC.
Dharan Kumar
Sr. Manager, Facilities
Dharan Kumar
Sr. Manager, Facilities
Dharan is a facilities management professional with 20+ years of extensive experience in areas like general office administration, physical security, employee transportation, compliance management, vendor management, space management, and managed office portfolios. In his current role at GICC, Dharan heads the facilities function to ensure 100% uptime of critical office infrastructure and to provide a safe, secure, and healthy workplace.
Dharan Kumar
Sr. Manager, Facilities
Dharan is a facilities management professional with 20+ years of extensive experience in areas like general office administration, physical security, employee transportation, compliance management, vendor management, space management, and managed office portfolios. In his current role at GICC, Dharan heads the facilities function to ensure 100% uptime of critical office infrastructure and to provide a safe, secure, and healthy workplace.
Team Member Benefits
We offer competitive pay benchmarked to the Indian Market and an array of best-in-class benefits for our team members.
Great People Deserve The Best!
Employee Wellness
C1 provides education, support and tools to help you live a healthier and happier life, because your wellness matters. When it comes to wellness, no two people have the same needs, and your needs may differ from one season to the next. In support of your wellness journey, C1 regularly compiles resources, programs, events and health checkups that support your physical, mental, financial, career, community and social wellness – all of which are priorities at C1. We want to be known as much for the way we support our team as for our industry success, so we enable an environment for purpose-driven action where individuals are encouraged to share ideas and collaborate meaningfully for the betterment of themselves, their customers and their communities.
Employee Insurance
We care about you and your family’s total health management – mental, emotional and physical. You and your family have unique needs, which is why we are committed to offering a variety of competitive and sustainable benefit and insurance plans – everything from family health insurance to accidental disability insurance. Our coverage helps you maintain your wellbeing through preventive care and protections for you and your family.
Work-Life Balance
Your managers, directors and vice presidents are mothers, fathers, students, friends, marathoners and video gamers—they understand and embrace the value of a healthy work-life balance. We know you are so much more than your job title, and we encourage you to build connections with your fellow team members and your community so you can find your place and live your purpose. We offer a number of paid holidays, leaves and hybrid/flexible work opportunities to ensure you come to work refreshed and recharged.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
At C1, we prioritize opportunities for continuous learning and career progression. That’s why we provide guidance, leadership trainings and certifications to assist your growth. We believe clearing the path ahead helps you claim your potential. You’ll never stop learning at C1, and you’ll be exposed to different people, departments and technologies the entire time you’re here. Our commitment to connecting people with their purpose will enable you to learn, build upon a multitude of skills and achieve your career goals. We offer the opportunity to learn new technologies from our innovative, experienced and highly-trained team – recognized as one of the industry’s best.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
C1's Commitment
We recognize the importance of doing what’s right and how a more diverse workforce creates a richer and more valuable experience for us as individuals and also for C1 as a whole. We want to be known as much for our industry success as for our leadership in building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture. One doesn’t happen without the other.
Our Commitment to Global Expansion
“As we expand our footprint in India, we are committed to providing exceptional services to our clients and building a strong brand presence. We are excited to be a part of the thriving tech ecosystem in India and look forward to creating a positive impact in the industry.”
Chandra Boddoju
“We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment in our new office, where everyone can thrive and contribute to the growth of our company. Join us in our journey to create an impact in the IT industry in India and beyond.”
Eric Walter
“At C1, we’re driven by the belief that greatness is the way forward. With our expansion into India, we unlock the potential to connect with our customers more deeply, connecting people with purpose, and ultimately increasing our impact within the communities we serve.”
Tamara Shaw
“As we expand our footprint in India, we are committed to providing exceptional services to our clients and building a strong brand presence. We are excited to be a part of the thriving tech ecosystem in India and look forward to creating a positive impact in the industry.”
Chandra Boddoju
“We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive work environment in our new office, where everyone can thrive and contribute to the growth of our company. Join us in our journey to create an impact in the IT industry in India and beyond.”
Eric Walter
“At C1, we’re driven by the belief that greatness is the way forward. With our expansion into India, we unlock the potential to connect with our customers more deeply, connecting people with purpose, and ultimately increasing our impact within the communities we serve.”
Tamara Shaw
Our Commitment to Our Team
At C1, we believe in the power of connection. That’s why we connect you with the resources you need to be great, every day.