Inside UST’s Iconic Campus & the Future of IT Infrastructure | Aspire: Stories of Innovation

In the latest episode of Aspire: Stories of Innovation, we speak with Mr. Harikrishnan Mohankumar, Senior Director – Workplace Management & Operations at UST. With over 24 years of experience, he reflects on UST’s remarkable journey – from its early days in the Nila building to a global footprint spanning 2.3 million+ sq. ft. The conversation explores how modern IT campuses are evolving, the role of sustainability and ESG, the shift toward smarter, collaborative workplaces, and UST’s vision for the future – including its upcoming world-class campus in Kochi. Tune in now to discover how smarter workspaces and sustainable thinking are redefining the IT workplace. Timestamps 00:28 Introduction 00:53 UST’s 24-year growth journey 02:13 Personal journey at UST 02:20 How Technopark infrastructure boosts productivity 04:02 Enhancing employee experience through Technopark 05:12 Returning to campus post-COVID 07:05 Collaboration with the wider Technopark community 08:14 Sustainability: rainwater harvesting & Net-Zero vision 10:52 Challenges in modern IT infrastructure 12:17 Employee-centric facilities & services 15:17 Expansion plans at Technopark 16:41 An iconic campus for an iconic company 16:52 SEZ vs Non-SEZ: What works for IT ecosystems 18:44 Conclusion