Cognizant Technology Solutions (CTS) Company Profile

CTS Company Profile

Corporate view:

Cognizant is an American multinational IT services and consulting corporation headquartered in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States.

Cognizant has been named to the 2010 Fortune 100 Fastest-Growing Companies List for the eighth consecutive year. Cognizant has also been named to the Fortune 1000 and Forbes Global 2000 lists. It has consistently ranked among the fastest growing companies including the 2010 Business Week 50 list of the top-performing U.S. companies, the Business Week Hottest Tech Companies 2010, and the Forbes Fast Tech 2010 list of 25 Fastest Growing Technology Companies In America.

Founded:         1994

Headquarters: Teaneck, New Jersey, U.S.

Key people:     Francisco D'Souza (President & CEO)

                      Lakshmi Narayanan (Vice Chairman)

                      Chandra Sekaran (President & MD, Global Delivery)

                      Gordon Coburn (EVP, CFO & COO)

India location: Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, Gurgaon, Coimbatore, Cochin

Website: http://www.cognizant.com

Work Culture:

They are the only international services provider with a business model structured both vertically and horizontally. That is, vertically with expertise in almost every major industry segment, as well as horizontally, across a full complement of integrated solutions and services. In fact, many of their senior people originate from the industries in which they work.

At Cognizant culture is an enabling one. It emphasizes empowerment of the individual to make decisions in the best interests of the client. Importantly, it also rewards personal achievement and contribution, financially and through public recognition.

 Company Speaks:

Entry level Recruitment:

Do you have the passion to make a difference, the passion to build stronger businesses for organizations around the world? Cognizant offers career opportunities that are as dynamic as the marketplace. You'll experience a series of engaging assignments and challenging projects, and work in a fast-paced environment. It's your chance to be a part of a vibrant business community.

Training for freshers:

Designed for campus trainees, this 14-week program trains and prepares college recruits to face real time work at projects. The central focus there is to help the transition of associates to a corporate environment, equipping them with the requisite skill and expertise. Through a constant and conscious intervention process, ELTP has made constant and wholesome changes to the style of imparting training. They revisit the program once in a while to reflect the rapidly changing needs of the software industry.

About the Recruitment test:

The selection process consists of 3 rounds.

1)     Written test

2)     Technical round

3)     HR round

How to prepare:

Read more on CTS preparation.

In India office addresses:

	Chennai Enfil Premraj Jeyaraj Address: 5/535, Old Mahabalipuram Road Okkiam Thoraipakkam, Chennai - 600 097
	Bangalore Rohit Eustachius Address: 45 Golf View Campus, Wind Tunnel Road, Murugesh Palya, Bangalore - 560017.
	Kolkata Nilangshu Ghosal Address: Plot- Gn 34/3, Sector -V, Salt Lake Electronic Complex, Kolkata - 700091
	Pune Vikas Kanwar Address: Plot No. 26/27 ,Rajiv Gandhi Infotech Park, Midc, Hinjewadi Pune - 411057
	Hyderabad Rohit Eustachius Address: Vanenburg IT Park 17, Software Units Layout, Madhapur, Hyderabad - 500081
	Coimbatore Rashmi Rajan Address: Mountain View Campus STPI - IT Park  Kumaraguru College Of Technology Campus  Coimbatore - 641006