Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
*Featured in this video:* Vishnu Veerubhotla, Head of Solution Engineering, Wipro
*Executive summary:* Wipro, a global leader in technology services and consulting, is moving beyond passive AI assistants into a new era of "dynamic agents" to eliminate the productivity-hindering effects of repetitive tasks and context switching. By implementing Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist, Wipro has transformed the developer terminal into an AI-powered workspace that autonomously plans and executes complex tasks like fixing defects. This shift has resulted in a 25–30% improvement in productivity for custom applications and a 40% reduction in defects that reach production, allowing Wipro to help clients realize their boldest ambitions with greater speed and security.
*Challenge:* Traditional software engineering lifecycles are notoriously time-intensive, often bogged down by repetitive manual tasks and frequent context switching, which can get in the way of productivity. Wipro needed a way to accelerate time to market and increase the frequency of production changes without sacrificing code quality. Furthermore, operating in high-stakes enterprise environments, Wipro faced the constant challenge of maintaining rigorous security and compliance standards. The company required an innovative solution that could suggest code, actively manage complexity, and standardize best practices across a global workforce.
*Solution:* Wipro adopted Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist to pivot toward an agentic engineering model. Unlike traditional tools that merely suggest code, Gemini CLI acts as a dynamic agent: For example, when tasked with fixing a defect, it takes a step back to plan, reading error traces and checking code across multiple files before selecting the right tool for the job. Upon developer approval, it executes shell commands, searches the web, and writes the fix. To meet enterprise trust requirements, Wipro leverages the open-source framework of the CLI, ensuring every line of code is visible for security audits. By using Gemini CLI extensions, Wipro has also standardized best practices and improved code reuse across projects within a client environment.
*Result:* The transition to Gemini-powered engineering has led to a 25–30% productivity improvement for custom applications and 18–20% in direct cost savings. Wipro has also seen a significant boost in software quality, with the rate of defects that reach production dropping by 35–40%. Beyond the numbers, automation has improved change failure rates and accelerated time to market. By turning the developer terminal into an intelligent workspace, Wipro has successfully scaled automation across the enterprise, allowing engineers to move away from mundane maintenance and toward high-value innovation for clients.
*Highlights and key takeaways from our interview with Vishnu Veerubhotla, Head of Solution Engineering at Wipro:*
→ “Gemini CLI signals the beginning of a new era in engineering where we move beyond passive assistants to dynamic agents that carry out tasks, not just suggest them.”
→ “Open source means every line of code is visible so we can audit for security, compliance and quality. This improves transparency and trust.”
→ “The benefits that we have seen using tools like Gemini CLI and Code Assist are phenomenal. It's important to take that leap of faith and implement.”
*Google Cloud products used:* Gemini CLI, Gemini Code Assist
*Learn more:*
https://codeassist.google/
geminicli.com
*Featured in this video:* Vishnu Veerubhotla, Head of Solution Engineering, Wipro
*Executive summary:* Wipro, a global leader in technology services and consulting, is moving beyond passive AI assistants into a new era of "dynamic agents" to eliminate the productivity-hindering effects of repetitive tasks and context switching. By implementing Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist, Wipro has transformed the developer terminal into an AI-powered workspace that autonomously plans and executes complex tasks like fixing defects. This shift has resulted in a 25–30% improvement in productivity for custom applications and a 40% reduction in defects that reach production, allowing Wipro to help clients realize their boldest ambitions with greater speed and security.
*Challenge:* Traditional software engineering lifecycles are notoriously time-intensive, often bogged down by repetitive manual tasks and frequent context switching, which can get in the way of productivity. Wipro needed a way to accelerate time to market and increase the frequency of production changes without sacrificing code quality. Furthermore, operating in high-stakes enterprise environments, Wipro faced the constant challenge of maintaining rigorous security and compliance standards. The company required an innovative solution that could suggest code, actively manage complexity, and standardize best practices across a global workforce.
*Solution:* Wipro adopted Gemini CLI and Gemini Code Assist to pivot toward an agentic engineering model. Unlike traditional tools that merely suggest code, Gemini CLI acts as a dynamic agent: For example, when tasked with fixing a defect, it takes a step back to plan, reading error traces and checking code across multiple files before selecting the right tool for the job. Upon developer approval, it executes shell commands, searches the web, and writes the fix. To meet enterprise trust requirements, Wipro leverages the open-source framework of the CLI, ensuring every line of code is visible for security audits. By using Gemini CLI extensions, Wipro has also standardized best practices and improved code reuse across projects within a client environment.
*Result:* The transition to Gemini-powered engineering has led to a 25–30% productivity improvement for custom applications and 18–20% in direct cost savings. Wipro has also seen a significant boost in software quality, with the rate of defects that reach production dropping by 35–40%. Beyond the numbers, automation has improved change failure rates and accelerated time to market. By turning the developer terminal into an intelligent workspace, Wipro has successfully scaled automation across the enterprise, allowing engineers to move away from mundane maintenance and toward high-value innovation for clients.
*Highlights and key takeaways from our interview with Vishnu Veerubhotla, Head of Solution Engineering at Wipro:*
→ “Gemini CLI signals the beginning of a new era in engineering where we move beyond passive assistants to dynamic agents that carry out tasks, not just suggest them.”
→ “Open source means every line of code is visible so we can audit for security, compliance and quality. This improves transparency and trust.”
→ “The benefits that we have seen using tools like Gemini CLI and Code Assist are phenomenal. It's important to take that leap of faith and implement.”
*Google Cloud products used:* Gemini CLI, Gemini Code Assist
*Learn more:*
https://codeassist.google/
geminicli.com
