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Industry Digital
Talent Demand
and Supply Analysis
2023
November 2023
This focus on new technologies have pushed all stakeholders including governments to focus on skilling including
tech focused reskilling. In 2023, the Indian government allocated a substantial budget of Rs 3,517.31 crores to
enhance workforce competitiveness across industries. This funding is directed towards the establishment of 30
Skill India International Centers, which will serve as gateways to global job opportunities and offer courses in
cutting-edge fields like Industry 4.0, AI, robotics, mechatronics, IoT, and drones. The budget also caters to the
National Apprenticeship Promotion Scheme, providing stipends to 47 lakh youth over the next three years. It
further supports the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 4.0, which focuses on on-the-job training for
short-term and industry-specific courses.
In this report nasscom in partnership with Draup has conducted a comprehensive study to understand India’s
tech talent landscape in various job functions, locations, and technologies. The study shows that India has a
relatively low demand-supply gap of tech talent at 25-27%, compared to other tech leaders such as the USA,
China, UK, Canada, and Australia. India also boasts one of the highest annual supplies of STEM graduates, with
2.5 million graduates, and leads globally in STEM women graduates, with a share of 43% to 48%.
This study delves into the analysis of India’s digital talent across diverse job families, examines the distribution
of digital talent in mature hubs and emerging locations within India, and spotlights emerging skills that will
shape the future. With a rapidly expanding talent pool and increasing investments in learning and development
initiatives, the demand environment in India is exceptionally positive, ensuring that the workforce is well-prepared
for future challenges. To continue the growth on this path it remains crucial for all stakeholders to take the
necessary steps which will position India as the ‘Digital Talent Nation to the World.’
04 06 08
Key Executive Global Talent
Objectives Summary Landscape
11 17 20
India’s Tech Tech Industry Digital India Advantage
Industry Digital Talent Demand
Talent Landscape Supply Analysis for
FY2028
26 30 45
Recommendations Appendix: Appendix:
Reskilling Case Glossary, Taxonomy
Studies & Pathways & Methodology
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Key Objectives
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Key Objectives
TThe focus of this report is on studying the following topics:
#1 #2 #3 #4
Global tech talent Digital Tech Talent India Advantage Recommendations &
landscape and Landscape in India • Leading STEM Best Practices
India’s position on • Talent Distribution Graduate Supply • Talent Sourcing
the global map among digital Job Strategies
• Fresh Talent
Families Hotspots across • Measures to Address
• Skill Cluster Analysis the Country Talent Supply Gap
• Job Roles Analysis • Focus on • Case Studies
• Digital Tech L&D Across Showcasing Best
Talent Demand, Organizations Practices
Supply and Gap
Projections
Executive Summary
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Executive Summary
Tech Talent – Global Overview #1
• At 34-36% USA has the highest demand supply gap for tech talent for 2023, followed by the UK at
30-32%
• India and China exhibit the highest reskillability index supported by huge talent reserve showcasing
their ability to enhance digital tech talent by upskilling their existing workforce
• India has the lowest tech talent demand supply gap at 25%-27% among global tech leaders such as the
USA, UK, Canada, and Australia
• Tech Industry in India currently employs over 5.4 million people, with digital accounting for 36%-
38% of the industry’s workforce
• AI & Big Data Analytics and IoT are the top technology skills with the highest demand supply gap of
over 50%
• The job landscape is continuously evolving with Quantum Computing, Blockchain, and AR/VR
spearheading the future with towering complexity and future demand
• 6 Mature Tech Hubs (Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Pune) collectively represent
around 85% of India’s digital talent pool
• Digital talent gap for the tech industry is expected to widen from the current 25% to 28-29% in 2028, an
increase of 2.8X with the demand for digital talent anticipated to cross 6 million
• Fresher addition to digital talent supply pool is expected to increase 2X by 2028, and they will account
for 16-18% of total digital talent supply; remaining will need to be addressed through re/up skilling
• In 2022-23, India had one of the world’s largest annual supplies of STEM graduates, at 2.5 million, also
achieving a globally leading female diversity ratio of 43-48%
• Tier 2/3 cities contribute to around 60% of India’s recent graduates from engineering, arts, and science
colleges
• L&D professionals in India expect a heightened emphasis on Learning and Development (L&D) initiatives
in 2023, compared to their global counterparts
Recommendations #4
• Shift to ‘Skill Based Organizations’ with companies leveraging a common skills framework for career
progression and employee retention
• Employers to focus on adopting new talent-sourcing methods to close the digital demand-supply gap
• Government, Educational Institutions, Enterprises, and Skills Councils continue to work together on varied
initiatives to address the skills gap
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Global Talent Landscape
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Globally, Tech Skills & Job Roles are continuously evolving
Emerging skills like AR/VR, Quantum Computing, Robotic Process Automation, NLP, and Deep Learning are
currently in high demand.
Note: The analysis has been conducted taking into consideration “Rate of Change in Skills across Employed Professionals” and “Employed Talent
across a Particular Skill” over the years. Insights for the period 2021-30 have been derived by statistical extrapolation of rate of adoption of
technologies and skills over the period 2018-23. The above analysis is not exhaustive
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India and China lead the way in tech talent reskillability with a huge talent reserve
40%
38%
36%
34%
32%
30%
28%
26%
24%
22%
Size of Bubble indicates the Total Tech Talent Total Tech Talent Supply and Talent demand-supply gap
supply as during July 2022 to June 2023 is displayed adjacent to each country
The exhibit above presents a global overview of the talent landscape, including the total tech talent supply, Talent demand-
supply gap, and the Reskillability Index.
Key Insights
• Among the countries with the large tech talent pools, India and China boast the lowest demand-supply gap. This
favorable situation can be attributed to their strong reskillability with huge talent reserve, showcasing their ability
to enhance digital tech talent by upskilling their existing workforce driven by robust education systems, and the
proactive efforts of respective governments to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of meeting the growing
demands of the tech industry
Note: 1. Reskillability Index - Defined by estimated growth in Digital Tech Talent pool that can be gained by reskilling the workforce.
Tech talent in tech Industry includes Core tech talent in tech industry and digital tech talent in tech industry (Core + Digital tech talent)
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Digital Talent Landscape
India’s Tech Industry
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Tech Industry in India currently employs over 4.6 million tech professionals (core and digital), representing more
than 80% of the industry’s workforce
7-8%
CAGR
5.39 M
5.10 M
4.65 M 913 K
1.94 M
2.54 M
Core Tech Talent Digital Tech Talent Non-Tech Talent Tech Industry Employee Base
The above area graph provides a visual depiction of the workforce composition within India’s technology sector over the last
three financial years—2021, 2022, and 2023. The graph segments the total number of employees into three key categories: core
tech talent, digital tech talent, and non-tech talent. CAGR is the Compounded Annual Growth rate for the period starting from
March’21 to March’23.
Key Insights
• Majority of the growth in the tech talent base is driven by the digital tech talent, which in turn is rising from the
escalating demand for digital skills and technologies from rapid digital transformation of businesses.
• Additionally, organizations have prioritized upskilling and reskilling initiatives to bridge skill gaps in emerging tech
job functions by encouraging a shift from core tech talent to digital tech talent
• Core tech talent has remained relatively stable over the past three years, maintaining a workforce ranging between
2.5 – 2.6 million professionals. This stability is attributed to the maturity of core tech roles, which have reached
workforce saturation
India Tech Industry Digital Talent Demand and Supply Analysis 2023
AI & Big Data Analytics continues to exhibit the most significant
demand-supply gap
Digital Talent across key Job Families as of July 2022 – Jun 2023
>=50% - High
30 –50% - Medium
<30 - Low
Among all digital tech job families, the AI & Big Data Analytics
job family exhibits the most significant demand-supply gap.
Within this domain, the highest gap is observed in the 6+ years
of experience category, with more than 85% of talent supply.
Talent Demand
Talent Supply
The above graph provides a comprehensive view of the talent landscape in India for the period from July’22 to June’23,
focusing on the demand, supply, and critical demand-supply gap for digital talent across multiple technology domains.
Note - Talent within job families is not mutually exclusive, with a horizontal tech talent overlap across job families.
The data given is not comparable with previously published data as definitions have been changed.
Definition - Talent Supply is defined as the Installed Tech industry talent pool or employee base
Talent Demand is defined as “Fulfilled Demand (Installed Talent) + Unmet Demand (Open Job Postings)”
Key Insights
• Within the realm of Web and Mobile Development, new and emerging digital skills is gaining a prominent role,
comprising 40-45% of current job prerequisites. Presently, the focus in Mobile and Web Development centers is on
devising innovative strategies that enhance the overall user experience. This includes the creation of SuperApps and
multiplayer plugins, contributing to a more immersive and engaging user interface that sustains prolonged attention
• The AI & NLP talent pool has significantly expanded approximately 1.5X since June 2021. However, the talent demand
and supply gap remains, as the introduction of generative AI technology in 2022 has triggered a notable surge in
demand for AI talent, which was already high across the tech industry
• In case of cloud computing skills like Hybrid and multi-cloud expertise, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) proficiency, and
Containerization are currently experiencing an exceptional surge in market demand, reflecting the evolving needs of
organizations in this dynamic digital era
• Across all the digital talent job families the most significant talent gap exists within the 3-5 and 6-10 years of
experience levels, encompassing over 50% of unmet job openings. This is because professionals in these experience
ranges are expected to possess a deeper understanding of cutting-edge technologies and the capability to handle
intricate projects.
Job Role Adoption & Complexity Overview (within Digital Job Families)
Mix of high and low complexity roles within quantum, blockchain, AR/VR, mobile and web development
spearhead future talent demand
The exhibit above illustrates traditional, emerging, and future-looking roles based on Job role clusters’ complexity and adoption
levels.
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Skill Clusters Adoption & Complexity Overview within Digital Job Families
The future will see demand for skills such as Quantum Machine Learning Frameworks and High-Performance
Computing Tools – where complexity meets innovation head-on
The exhibit above illustrates traditional, emerging, and forward-looking skills based on skill clusters’ complexity and adoption
levels.
Six mature Tech hubs account for around 85% of India’s total Digital Tech talent
Key Insights
• Bengaluru has a significantly larger pool of digital tech talent compared to other Mature Tech hubs in India
• Approximately 100,000 people (in the target talent pool) residing in the emerging and other tech hubs are highly
proficient in the latest digital technologies
• In the last two years, the digital technology talent pool in emerging and other tech hubs across the country has
experienced a significant increase of approximately 20-23%.
• This growth can be linked to several key advantages that these emerging hubs offer, including the swift development
of infrastructure, a rising number of startups, cost savings in terms of talent acquisition, and more affordable real
estate rental expenses
Note: AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education), AISHE, Draup Talent Database
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Talent Demand Supply
Tech Industry Digital
Tech Industry Digital Tech Talent Demand, Supply & Gap Projections
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Demand supply gap for digital talent expected to widen from the current 25% to 28%-29% in 2028, an increase
of 2.8X
• Moderately favorable economic policies with entry barriers and geopolitical factors remaining as it is
• Specific technology-based growth, will increase demand for new technology job roles to set the ground for large
scale use of new technologies (for example for using generative AI a lot of background data and processes needs to
be set so that people can use gen AI)
• Adoption of technology will enable cost benefits for clients - which will drive demand for the technology industry thus
creating larger demand for right skilled people
• Focus on new technologies will drive reskilling and upskilling - making it an important investment focus across tech
companies
2.6
2.4
2.2
1.8 0.5
1.9 2.1
1.6
1.3
Key Insights
• Digital tech talent demand supply gap is expected to increase from 0.5 million in 2023 to 1.4 million in 2028 diven by
a push in demand for digital roles across technologies such as AI, Big Data Analytics and IoT
• Based on the past trends the fresh talent Fresh Talent Supply Transitioning to Digital Roles
which can transition in digital roles is
85K-95K
expected to grow 2X by 2028 compared 7%-8%
to 2020 6%-7%
60K-62K
• The fresh talent pool available for digital 45K-50K
However, still fresher talent output can only address 16-18% of demand, making reskilling and upskilling the
key strategies to meet the growing demand and supply for digital talent
• With the current growth rates freshers can only fill-in 16%-18% of the total digital talent supply by 2028
• The remaining supply will have to be met through reskilling and upskilling the current workforce in new age skilling,
which is increasingly becoming a key focus across the tech industry and the government
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FutureSkills Prime - India’s Technology Skilling Hub is a joint initiative by
nasscom & MeitY, aimed at making India a Digital Talent Nation.
Key Objective
To create an up-skilling /re-skilling ecosystem in emerging and futuristic technologies to facilitate continuous
enhancement of skills as well as knowledge of IT professionals in line with their aspirations and aptitude
• Build an industry-led, government approved skilling ecosystem to equip learners to be employable and stay relevant
• To create India digital talent stack to accelerate India on the journey towards building skills and becoming the
global-hub of talent for emerging technologies
6.61 Lakh+
15.89 Lakh+
signups A marketplace and learners enrolled
aggregator of global quality
6.61 Lakh+ learners have already
Since its inception in October courses, the upskilling
enrolled for aligned and non-
2021, FutureSkills Prime has 15.89 ecosystem is providing an
aligned courses. FutureSkills Prime
lakh+ signups, 85% of whom opportunity to learners to
is working closely with the industry
comprise of the youth, a step be at par with international
and academia to provide internship
forward in making India the technology trends.
opportunities to meritorious students,
Digital Talent Nation of the world.
helping them launch their careers.
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India has the world’s largest annual supply of STEM graduates, at 2.5 million, with 33-34% of undergraduate
students choosing STEM degrees
2.3-2.4 M 0.14-0.16 M
B.Tech Engineering Enrollments M.Tech Engineering Enrollments
(2022-2023) (2022-2023)
India boasts a significantly higher relative AI skill penetration rate, surpassing the G20 average by more
than 3X. Additionally, the country is witnessing a rising AI literacy rate among its youth. India’s AI ecosystem
is dynamic, featuring numerous startups, initiatives, and platforms that leverage AI to enrich educational
outcomes and create new opportunities
Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities in India collectively contribute to 60% of fresh graduates in engineering, arts, and science
colleges
• Since 2021, the government’s Atal Tinkering Labs (ATLs) program has set up over 10,0001 tinkering labs in schools
nationwide. These labs offer students access to diverse tools and materials, enabling activities that foster creativity
and exploration, serving as spaces where young learners can work with tools to understand STEM concepts
• The “Vigyan Jyoti” scheme addresses gender disparity in Indian STEM fields. Starting in schools, it targets high-
achieving girls in grades 9-12, encouraging STEM education and careers. Since its launch in 2019-20, the Vigyan Jyoti
scheme has motivated 30,451 girls to embrace STEM through these interventions.
Note: STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Data has been triangulated from multiple sources including AICTE (All
India Council for Technical Education), talent profiles from Draup’s database, AISHE
1. The insight is sourced from Article by “ATL Sarthi Document”
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Beyond technical skills, competencies like continuous learning, analytical thinking, and problem-solving are
essential across all career levels.
Organizations that prioritize skill-based hiring and foster a culture of internal mobility through investments in
upskilling and learning opportunities will enhance their ability to attract and retain high-potential talent
46%
48%
Upskilling and reskilling employees
Leadership and management training
This entails employees enhancing their skills
Leadership and management training
proficiency and acquiring new skill in the latest
programs typically cover topics such as project
technologies and tools that align with industry
management, decision-making, team building,
trends
strategic planning, and other skills necessary
for successful leadership and management
26%
26%
Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Digital upskilling / digital transformation
Diversity, equity, and inclusion training is
Digital upskilling focuses on developing
essential for promoting a more diverse
individual skills, while digital transformation
workforce and fostering a workplace culture
addresses the broader transformation of an
that values and supports every individual,
entire organization to leverage digital tools
regardless of their background or identity
and processes for strategic advantage
Source: LinkedIn Learning 2022 Workplace Learning Report, LinkedIn Learning 2023 Workplace Learning Report
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Learning & Development Priorities for Indian Organizations
Upskilling employees, aligning learning programs to business goals, creating a culture of learning, and improving
employee engagement are the top focus areas of L&D leaders in India for 2023
71%
41%
Global India
41% of the L&D Leaders expect an increase in 71% of the L&D Leaders in India expect an
the L&D budget in 2023 increase in the L&D budget in 2023
Key Insights
Approximately 41% of L&D professionals worldwide are expecting their budget to increase. In India, a
significant 71% of L&D professionals across various business functions are also anticipating an increase
in their budget. This trend highlights the growing trust and belief in India’s talent potential among L&D
professionals.
94% of L&D professionals in India believe that proactively building employee skills will help navigate the
evolving future of work.
More than 80% of L&D professionals agree it’s less expensive to reskill a current employee than hire a new one,
and L&D is becoming a more strategic function
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Talent Sourcing Strategies Adopted by Tech Organizations
Employers are adopting new talent-sourcing methods to close the digital demand-supply gap
Hiring Adjacent Talent Involves hiring candidates with skills related to or complementary to the tech skills
needed for the role.
For example, an organization may hire a graphic designer with some coding experience
or a data analyst with some web development skills.
This way, the organization can leverage the existing skills of the candidates and provide
them with training or mentoring to fill the existing skill gaps.
Conducting Cross-Training Allows existing employees to learn new skills or technologies relevant to the company’s
Programs goals.
For example, an organization may offer online courses, workshops, or boot camps to
help employees develop cloud computing, artificial intelligence, or cybersecurity skills.
This way, the organization can retain and upskill its current workforce and create a
culture of continuous learning.
Partnerships with This strategy involves collaborating with schools, colleges, or universities to create tech
Talent Sourcing from Tech professionals utilize unconventional platforms for sharing code, seeking answers,
Unconventional Platforms and collaborating, making them excellent sources for finding skilled individuals.
For Example, GitHub, a popular platform for code sharing and collaboration, enables
tech professionals to display their skills and participate in projects. Recruiters can
explore GitHub profiles to identify highly skilled individuals, providing access to a pool
of proficient tech talent.
Skill-Based Hiring This approach places a higher value on evaluating candidates’ skills and potential
rather than solely relying on their credentials or experience. Although experience is
considered, it is not the only determining factor. This technique assesses candidates’
potential to succeed in their roles, prioritizing practical skills and relevant experience
over formal degrees. This strategy is still in its early stages, and companies are
gradually exploring additional methods for implementing it.
For example, an organization may use online tests, projects, or portfolios to evaluate
candidates’ coding, design, or data analysis skills.
This way, the organization can widen its talent pool and reduce bias in hiring decisions.
Government, Educational Institutions, Organizations, and Skills Councils play a vital role in addressing the skills
gap
Gender Inclusivity
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Global Skills Initiatives & Program
Governments across the globe are making efforts to address the skills gap by launching skilling focused
initiatives and strategic collaborations with technology organizations
AI Singapore (AISG) was established by the National Research Foundation in 2017. It is a national program for AI that brings
together Singapore researchers and companies to jointly develop innovative AI solutions and grow a pipeline of AI talent for
the industry. In July 2023, AISG announced an award of up to S$20 million in research funds to tackle challenges associated
with the growing adoption of AI in emerging applications, further strengthening Singapore’s AI capabilities.
NSDC partners with CamuEdTech to bridge the industry, and academia gap
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) announced its collaboration with Camu in May 2023 to offer Higher
Education Institutions a wide range of capabilities, including end-to-end placement preparation, mentoring by industry
experts, specialized skilling programs, student entrepreneurship programs, test preparation for K-12 (IIT JEE, NEET), IAS,
IPS, GATE, international admissions, and more.
In December 2022, the “Data Science for Everyone” program launched, aiming to assist 100+ school districts in using ARP
(American Rescue Plan) and other funds to start and expand data science education. This effort is set to significantly impact
around 200,000 students, with a focus on Title I (approx. 30%) and rural areas (approx. 30%). It will also establish working
groups in 10 states to enhance teacher training in emerging technology education. Furthermore, a research and development
campaign will be launched with the goal of enabling students with disabilities and other learning differences to participate in
data science education by 2025 actively.
The Industry-Academia Collaborative Grant is a part of the Going Global Partnerships program initiated by the British
Council to promote collaboration between industry and academia. It is available to all UK and Indian Higher Education
Institutions and industry applicants. The grant aims to build stronger, more inclusive, industry-connected higher education
systems that support global development impacts. As of 2023, Going Global Partnerships has strengthened the India-UK
Higher Education ties in the last two years through grants amounting to GBP 1.94 million, benefitting 155 universities in India
and the UK, and supporting 13 industry collaborations.
In November 2022, Bennett University in Noida, announced a collaboration with Salesforce, leveraging its online learning
platform, Trailhead, to equip students with the in-demand skills for a ‘digital first economy’. This collaboration integrates
industry-specific knowledge into the curriculum and provides avenues for students and faculty members to learn the digital
skills needed for the future.
IBM collaborates with the MoE and the MSDE to scale digital skills training in India
In September 2023, IBM collaborated with India’s Ministry of Education (MoE) and Ministry of Skill Development and
Entrepreneurship (MSDE) to provide tailored courses via IBM SkillsBuild. The partnership targets Indian youth, offering
courses on AI, cybersecurity, and cloud computing at school, higher education, and vocational levels. IBM’s aim is to
empower youth with digital skills, aligning with its commitment to upskill 30 million individuals by 2030.
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Reskilling Case Studies & Pathways
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Reskilling Case Study
Organizations are observed to provide training to current employees in skills like Cloud Deployment and Data
Analytics, preparing them for transition to Data Engineer positions
Reskilling Story
Employee
Organizational
Premise Incentive
Benefits
for Reskilling
• Organization Corporate Digital • Business Analysts have prior • Organization transitioned its
Academy offers upskilling experience in handling and Business Analysts to Data
programs that can help running SQL queries on large Engineers to fill vacancies
Business Analysts learn the datasets to identify and created by the burgeoning
skills they need to become Data generate insights, this skill demand for building and
Engineers can be expanded to include maintaining large data assets of
• These programs cover topics knowledge of computer their customers
such as Data Science, Machine programming languages, • Employees who undertake this
Learning, Artificial Intelligence, database development, data/ transition get the opportunity to
and Cloud Computing ETL pipelines development and work in high-demand, technical
optimization as well as cloud job roles with higher pay
services to transition to Data
Engineer job role
Capabilities Skills
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within • Data Engineering And Analytics: Data Mining, Data
the team, such as automation, and advise on solutions Engineering, Data Warehousing, Apache Spark, Hadoop,
• Build distributed, reliable, and scalable data pipelines Data Analysis, Data Pipelines, Big Data, Extract Transform
to ingest and process data analytics in real-time Load (ETL)
• Develop and implement data pipelines that extract, • AWS Technologies: AWS Glue
transform, and load data into information that helps to • Programming Languages and Algorithms: Python, Java
inform others of fraudulent or suspicious behaviors • Database Skills: SQL
• Translate business and functional requirements into • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Blue Prism, UiPath,
robust, scalable, operable solutions that work well Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
within the overall data architecture • Cloud Deployment, Scaling And Management: Amazon
• Evaluate and plan software designs, test results, and Web Services (AWS)
technical manuals • Uncategorized: Improvisation, Organizing, Ownership,
Leadership, Methodical
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Organizations are observed to provide training to current employees in skills like Cyber Security and cloud
Deployment, preparing them for transition to Cloud Architect roles
Reskilling Story
Employee
Organizational
Premise Incentive
Benefits
for Reskilling
• Organizations have been • Cloud tech professionals are • Through this transition, Cloud
investing in making their in-demand and have better Architects helped Organizations
Azure cloud computing service compensation levels as well, this make informed decisions about
attractive to healthcare for motivates DevOps Managers to resource allocation, scaling,
applications and services, and transition into Cloud Architects and optimizing cloud spending,
to seamlessly achieve these • The additional skills required leading to significant cost
goals, there is a need for Cloud by DevOps Managers to savings
Architects in the company successfully transition to Cloud • With a background in
Architects include configuration DevOps, transitioning to a
management, unstructured data Cloud Architect role led to
technologies, visualization tools, the optimization of DevOps
machine learning tools, cloud practices within the organization
services and cloud infrastructure
Capabilities Skills
• Design and developing solutions, infrastructure, • Cloud Deployment, Scaling And Management:
software, applications, and data models Cloud-Native Architecture, Microsoft Azure, Cloud
• Regularly evaluate cloud applications, hardware, and Computing, Cloud Infrastructure, Amazon Web
software Services (AWS), Kubernetes
• Create and manage cloud-based systems • Operating Systems: Linux
• Design/Implement/Test Disaster Recovery • Cybersecurity: Cloud Security
• Develop cloud design patterns and architecture • Database Skills: SQL
framework required for the project implementation • Programming Languages and Algorithms: Python
• Provide technical oversight in the development of • Containers & Virtualization: Virtual Machines
enterprise security architecture solutions • Uncategorized: Methodical, Ownership, Change
Management
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Reskilling Case Study
Organizations provide training to current employees in skills like Software Deployment, Programming Language,
preparing them for transition to RPA Developer roles
Reskilling Story
Employee
Organizational
Premise Incentive
Benefits
for Reskilling
• Organizations implemented • This led to a demand for RPA • Through this transition,
Robotic Process Automation Developers to Automation of tax Infosys addressed skill gaps in
(RPA) to navigate complex tax verification, filing, and because emerging technical domains
regulatory landscape, broad reconciliation eliminates human by implementing cost-
spectrum of processes, email errors and financial loss effective reskilling programs,
response collation, scheduling • Full Stack Engineers transitioned simultaneously fostering
meetings to statutory themselves into RPA Developers stronger employee loyalty within
compliance and reporting by acquiring skills in RPA tools, the company
activities Process Automation/Integration
IT, Java, .NET development, and
SQL
Capabilities Skills
• Design, develop, and Deploy RPA solutions as well as • Programming Languages and Algorithms: Java, C#
non-RPA scripting solutions to drive efficiencies and • Software Development: Automation Anywhere, .NET
process improvement in Operations Framework
• Design and develop integration and automation • Database Skills: SQL
solutions Support in testing activities, including • Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Blue Prism,
integration testing, end-to-end (business process) UiPath, Robotic Process Automation (RPA)
testing, and UAT • SDLC and Waterfall methodologies
• Setting up, testing, and monitoring automated • scripting languages such as VBScript, Python,
workflows to ensure that business processes function JavaScript
at optimum efficiency without risk of error • Uncategorized: Improvisation, Organizing,
• Deploy RPA components including bots, robots, Ownership, Leadership, Methodical
development tools, code repositories, and logging
tools
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Organizations are observed to provide training to current employees in skills like Network Security, Software
Development, preparing them for transition to Blockchain Engineer roles
Reskilling Story
Employee
Organizational
Premise Incentive
Benefits
for Reskilling
• The organization introduced a • A Data Analyst has a wide • Through this transition,
digital health passport solution scope with a specialized job role Blockchain Engineers helped
to battle COVID-19 health and better pay as a Blockchain integrate blockchain into
clearance bottlenecks at various Engineer, which motivates them organization’s systems, making
international airports to transition data transactions more secure
• This feature uses blockchain • Data Analysts are building upon and tamper-proof
encryption technology to their programming skills and • By transitioning to a Blockchain
protect the user data, and acquiring additional skills such Engineer, the organization
therefore, there is a need for as web development, blockchain improved its data security
Blockchain Engineers architecture, data structures, practices and protected
and cryptography to transition sensitive information
into Blockchain Engineers
successfully
Capabilities Skills
1.1/5
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Reskilling Journey – Data Scientist
Several job roles from diverse job families have demonstrated the potential for transitioning into a Data Scientist
job role. For example, Marketing Analysts can pursue a career path that serves as an intermediate step to bridge
the considerable skills gap and transition into Data Scientist roles
Top 8 most common starting and intermediate roles for becoming a Data Scientist
2,90,000+ 2,19,000+
Profiles analysed for Data Scientist Recorded actual transitions to becoming a Data Scientist
Transitioning to relevant intermediate positions before becoming a Data Scientist is a strategic career path that utilizes existing
skills effectively.
For instance, Python developers possess crucial software engineering skills, which align with the responsibilities of a Software
Development Engineer. This intermediate step allows individuals to enhance their existing expertise further, providing a strong
foundation for the role of a data scientist. It’s a structured approach that ensures candidates are well-prepared to excel in the
complex and dynamic field of data science (End Role).
1.2/5
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Transitioning into a Data Scientist role necessitates acquiring a comprehensive skill set encompassing Statistical
Modeling, AI/ML, Software Development, and Data Engineering & Analytics, with the typical transition duration
ranging from 6 to 8 months
Artificial
Statistical Software Data
Python Intelligence
Modeling & Engineering Engineering
Developer & Machine
Data Science (Skipped) & Analytic
Learning
Artificial
Statistical Software Data
Intelligence
PHP Developer Modeling & Engineering Engineering
& Machine
Data Science (Skipped) & Analytic
Learning
PHP and Python Developers have a robust background in software engineering and can transition to
a Data Scientist position in just 6 to 6.5 months. Although they may possess some skills in statistical
modeling and data science, as well as data engineering and analytics, they may lack the necessary
abilities in AI/ML. Therefore, they should focus their efforts on enhancing their skills in these areas to
bridge the gap and successfully transition into a Data Scientist role.
Data Scientist
7.5 - 8 Months (451 Hrs)
Artificial
Statistical Software Data
Intelligence
Fraud Analyst Modeling & Engineering Engineering
& Machine
Data Science (Skipped) & Analytic
Learning
Artificial
Statistical Software Data
Marketing Intelligence
Modeling & Engineering Engineering
Analyst & Machine
Data Science (Skipped) & Analytic
Learning
Transitioning from Marketing and Fraud Analyst roles to Data Scientist positions can take longer
because these professionals may only have partial expertise in data analysis, statistics, and data
visualization. However, they can expedite the transition by enhancing their software engineering skills,
mastering AI/ML concepts and libraries, and becoming proficient in data engineering and analytics.
This transition typically takes 7.5-8 months.
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Reskilling Journey – RPA Developer
Several job roles from diverse job families have demonstrated the potential for transitioning into an RPA
Developer job role. For example, a Frontend Engineer can pursue a career path that serves as an intermediate
step to bridge the considerable skills gap and transition into RPA Developer roles.
Top 8 most common starting and intermediate roles for becoming an RPA Developer
33,800+ 26,000+
Profiles analysed for RPA Developer Recorded actual transitions to becoming an RPA Developer
A strategic career approach to becoming an RPA Developer is to advance from entry-level to relevant intermediate positions.
This approach enables individuals to utilize their existing skills effectively.
For instance, Java developers possess vital software development, programming, and algorithmic expertise that align closely
with the skill set required for an Applications Developer/Engineer. By taking this intermediate step, individuals can refine their
skills and establish a solid foundation for success in Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
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Transitioning into an RPA Developer role necessitates acquiring a comprehensive skill set encompassing RPA,
Programming languages, Software Development, and Agile/Scrum methodologies, with the typical transition
duration ranging from 4 to 7 months
Robotic Programming
Software
Process Languages Agile/Scrum
Java Developer Development
Automation and Algorithms Methodologies
(Skipped)
(RPA) (Skipped)
Leveraging their existing software development and programming language skills expertise, Java developers are
poised to make a swift transition into RPA Developer roles in a short span of 4 months. While they may possess partial
skills in RPA and are familiar with Agile and Scrum methodologies, the focus will be on expanding their knowledge in
these skills to pivot into RPA Developer roles efficiently.
Robotic Programming
Software
Process Languages Agile/Scrum
Process Analyst Engineering
Automation and Algorithms Methodologies
(Skipped)
(RPA) (Skipped)
Process analysts and Business analysts may have an advantage when transitioning to a role as an RPA Developer.
Their existing knowledge in RPA, including process analysis and workflow understanding, along with their familiarity
with Agile methodologies, can serve as a solid foundation for this transition. However, it will be important to put in
significant effort to acquire programming and software development skills to make a successful transition.
Robotic Programming
Software
Automation Process Languages Agile/Scrum
Engineering
Technician Automation and Algorithms Methodologies
(Skipped)
(RPA) (Skipped)
To become an RPA Developer, Automation technicians should focus on developing their skills in programming
languages such as Python and Java, algorithms, software development practices, and knowledge of agile and scrum
methodologies. While they may already possess some RPA skills like troubleshooting, it is important to prioritize other
essential skills and areas to transition into an RPA Developer role in 6.5 – 7 months.
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Reskilling Journey – Data Architect
Several job roles from diverse job families have demonstrated the potential for transitioning into a Data Architect
job role. For example, Backend Engineers can pursue a career path that serves as an intermediate step to bridge
the considerable skills gap and transition into Data Architect roles
Top 8 most common starting and intermediate roles for becoming a Data Architect
1,65,000+ 2,19,000+
Profiles analysed for Data Architect Recorded actual transitions to becoming a Data Architect
Moving from entry-level positions to relevant intermediate roles before becoming a Data Architect is a strategic career plan
that maximizes existing skills.
For example, Database Administrators who already have a strong foundation in data engineering and analytics are well-suited
to becoming Data Engineers. This intermediate phase acts as a bridge to improve these abilities, creating a strong foundation
for a successful transition into the role of Data Architect.
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Transitioning into a Data Architect role necessitates acquiring a comprehensive skill set encompassing Data
Engineering, Software Development, IT Management, Agile/Scrum methodologies, and Cloud Deployment, with
the typical transition duration ranging from 6 to 8 months
Cloud
Data Software IT
Applications Agile/Scrum Deployment,
Developer/ Engineering Development Management/
Methodologies Scaling And
Engineer And Analytics (Skipped) Governance
Management
Cloud
Data Software IT
Backend Agile/Scrum Deployment,
Engineering Development Management/
Engineer Methodologies Scaling And
And Analytics (Skipped) Governance
Management
Backend engineers and application developers, possessing skills in programming languages such as
Java and Python, database design, and software architecture, can transition into Data Architect roles
in 6 to 6.5 months. Although they may have some skills in data engineering, analytics, Agile/Scrum, and
cloud deployment, it is crucial to acquire IT management expertise and close these gaps to ensure a
successful transition.
Data Scientist
Cloud
Data Software IT
Database Agile/Scrum Deployment,
Engineering Development Management/
Administrator Methodologies Scaling And
And Analytics (Skipped) Governance
Management
Cloud
Data Software IT
Storage Agile/Scrum Deployment,
Engineer/ Engineering Development Management/
Methodologies Scaling And
DB Engineer And Analytics (Skipped) Governance
Management
Moving from the roles of a Storage Engineer and Database Administrator to a Data Architect position
usually takes around 7.5 - 8 months, as it requires acquiring additional data engineering and analytics
skills such as data storage and management, database management, and data modeling along with
other essential skills which are lacking in these professionals to smoothly transition into a Data Architect
role.
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Reskilling Journey– Cloud Architect
Several job roles from diverse job families have demonstrated the potential for transitioning into a Data Architect
job role. For example, QA Engineers can pursue a career path that serves as an intermediate step to bridge the
considerable skills gap and transition into Cloud Architect roles.
Top 8 most common starting and intermediate roles for becoming a Cloud Architect
1,22,900+ 94,100+
Profiles analysed for Cloud Architect Recorded actual transitions to becoming a Cloud Architect
To become a Cloud Architect, it is important to progress through relevant intermediate positions that build upon current skill
sets.
For example, Frontend Engineers bring valuable software development skills that align with the requirements of a Software
Development Engineer, and they also have some understanding of cloud deployment and data engineering. Working as
Software Development Engineers during this intermediate phase can help them further develop their existing expertise,
creating a strong foundation for success in the role of a Cloud Architect.
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Transitioning into a Cloud Architect role necessitates acquiring a comprehensive skill set encompassing Cloud
Deployment, Software Development, Data Engineering, Systems Engineering, and Network Management, with the
typical transition duration ranging from 5.5 to 7.5 months
Cloud Systems
Software Data Network
Platform Deployment, Engineering &
Development Engineering Management &
Engineer Scaling And Administration
(Skipped) And Analytics Administration
Management (Skipped)
Platform Engineers can transition into Cloud Architect roles in a short time span of 5.5 months as have familiarity with
specific cloud platforms or basic data engineering techniques and are proficient in Software development and Systems
engineering skills such as Scripting, API Integration, System administration, and Infrastructure design.
Cloud Systems
Software Data Network
CisOps Deployment, Engineering &
Development Engineering Management &
Analyst Scaling And Administration
(Skipped) And Analytics Administration
Management (Skipped)
Cloud Systems
Software Data Network
Frontend Deployment, Engineering & Cloud Architect
Development Engineering Management &
Engineer Scaling And Administration
(Skipped) And Analytics Administration
Management (Skipped)
Individuals who are transitioning from roles as frontend engineers and CisOps analysts to Cloud Architect positions
usually require a period of 6-7 months. Frontend engineers possess software development abilities and some
understanding of cloud deployment and data engineering but may lack expertise in systems and network administration.
On the other hand, CiOps analysts are proficient in systems and network administration but may have limited knowledge
of cloud deployment and require improvement in data engineering and software development skills.
Cloud Systems
Software Data Network
Deployment, Engineering &
QA Engineer Development Engineering Management &
Scaling And Administration
(Skipped) And Analytics Administration
Management (Skipped)
It may take approximately 7 to 7.5 months for Quality Assurance engineers to transition into Cloud Architect roles.
Although they possess some skills in cloud deployment, such as familiarity with specific cloud platforms and basic software
development knowledge like scripting and coding practices, they may still lack crucial competencies in areas such as data
engineering, systems administration, and network management.
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Reskilling Journey & Pathways – Security Analyst
Several job roles from diverse job families have demonstrated the potential for transitioning into a Security
Analyst job role. For example, Service Desk Analysts can pursue a career path that serves as an intermediate step
to bridge the considerable skills gap and transition into Security Analyst roles.
Top 8 most common starting and intermediate roles for becoming a Security Analyst
1,91,900+ 1,47,200+
Profiles analysed for Security Analyst Recorded actual transitions to becoming a Security Analyst
Transitioning from starting roles to relevant intermediate positions before becoming a Security analyst is a strategic career
path that leverages existing skills effectively.
For example, network administrators possess crucial skills related to network management and software development that are
relevant to the role of a server administrator. This intermediate step can help individuals further develop their existing expertise
and build a solid foundation for becoming a security analyst.
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Transitioning into a Security Analyst role necessitates acquiring a comprehensive skill set encompassing
Cybersecurity, Network Management & Administration, IT Management, Software Development, and Scripting &
Log Management, with the typical transition duration ranging from 6.5 to 8.5 months
Network IT
Network Software Scripting & Log
Cybersecurity Management & Management/
Administrator Development Management
Administration Governance
Network IT
Service Desk Software Scripting & Log
Cybersecurity Management & Management/
Analyst Development Management
Administration Governance
Network administrators and Service desk analysts have an advantage when transitioning into security
analysis roles. Their skills in intrusion detection, firewall management, and network monitoring are
crucial for conducting security analyses. Although service desk analysts may have some knowledge of
cybersecurity and network management, they may need to enhance their software development skills to
complement their cybersecurity abilities and successfully transition into security analyst positions.
Network IT
Desktop Software Scripting & Log
Cybersecurity Management & Management/
Support Development Management
Administration Governance
Network IT
Risk Software Scripting & Log
Cybersecurity Management & Management/
Administrator Development Management
Administration Governance
Moving from Desk Support to Security Analyst roles may happen quicker than transitioning from Risk
Administrator roles. Typically, it takes about 7 to 7.5 months for Desk Support professionals to become
Security Analysts due to their existing skills in network troubleshooting and system administration that
align well with the new role. However, Risk Administrators may require more time as their current skillset
focused on risk assessment and compliance may not be directly related to the skills needed for a Security
Analyst role. This disparity in required skills can result in a longer transition period for Risk Administrators
in this context.
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Glossary, Taxonomy & Methodology
Appendix
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Talent Supply refers to the total installed or employed talent, which includes the job postings filled in the past
year, i.e., from July 2022 to June 2023 (or simply the total talent added in 1 year).
Talent Demand is the aggregate sum of Installed Talent and the number of unfilled job postings (or job
openings) in the past year from July 2022 to June 2023.
The Talent Demand and Supply Gap is the difference between the number of skilled workers needed for a
company, industry, or economy to fill specific roles and meet operational needs (talent demand) and the actual
number of individuals who are qualified and ready to fill those roles with the necessary skills and expertise (talent
supply). This gap indicates that there is a mismatch between the skills the employers seek and those possessed
by the existing job candidates or workforce.
Reskillability Index: Determined by projecting the potential expansion of the Digital Tech Talent pool achievable
through the process of upskilling the existing workforce.
Digital Tech Talent: Digital Tech talent comprises the talent employed in all 13 technologies defined under the
“FutureSkills” subsector. This consists of AI & NLP, Big Data Analytics, IoT, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, RPA,
Blockchain, AR/VR, 3D Printing, Quantum computing, Robotics, and 5G, as well as professionals employed in Web
and Mobile Development Technologies.
Core Tech Talent: Core Tech talent consists of the tech talent employed in traditional/core tech (outside the
Digital Talent Pool), which includes Network and systems, IT Infrastructure, IT Support, Database, Test/Quality
Assurance, and Legacy Software Development.
Non-Tech Talent: Non-Tech talent consists of non-tech talent employed in the technology sector in India, which
includes areas like Sales & Marketing, HR, Admin, etc. This analysis excludes non-tech talent.
Tech Industry Employee Base: This includes the total number of employees in India’s technology sector,
including both tech and non-tech personnel across technology segments such as IT Services, BPM, Engineering
R&D, GCCs, and Software Products.
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Talent Analyzed in the Document
Augmented/
IT Infrastructure Test/Quality
Cloud Computing Virtual Reality
& Technical Assurance
(AR/VR)
Legacy Software
AI & NLP 3D Printing IT Support
Development
5G
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Cloud Consultant
Data DevOps IoT Software RPA Blockchain
Migration Network
Scientist Engineer Analyst Developer Specialist
Analyst Security
Cloud
IoT Security RPA Process Blockchain
ML Engineer BI Analyst Security Analyst EPS
Specialist Consultant Developer
Analyst
Site Digital
Solutions Data Quality IoT Network RPA Solution
Reliability Forensics
Architect Analyst Specialist Manager
Analyst Specialist
Security
Data IoT Product Cloud RPA Test
NLP Engineer Infrastructure
Engineer Manager Consultant Engineer
Specialist
IoT HW Cloud
Deep Learning Database RPA Solution
Solution Infrastructure Analyst IdAM
Engineer Administrator Architect
Designer Analyst
Cloud
Big Data IoT Solution Penetration RPA Support
Application
Consultant Architect Tester Engineer
Developer
Analyst
IoT Test Cloud
Compliance
Analyst Administrator
Audit
Analyst
Cloud
Application
Architect
Security
Security
Analyst
Analyst SOC
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Quantum Web & Mobile
AR/VR 3D Printing Robotics 5G
Computing Development
Software
3D Printing Quantum AI Robotics Engineering
VR Specialist Development
Specialist Developer Engineer Manager 5G
Engineer
Quantum
3D Modelling Robotics R&D Technical Application
VR Designer Computing
Engineer Researcher Engineer – 5G Architect
Algorithm Developer
Quantum Robotics
5G Software Full Stack
AR Researcher Computing Software
Developer Developer
Researcher Engineer
Backend
Engineer
Software
Engineer – API
Integrations
Java Developer
IT Legacy
IT Network Test/Quality
Infrastructure IT Support Database Software
& Systems Assurance
& Technical Development
Quality
Network IT Infrastructure IT Service Database
Assurance C++ Developer
Administrator Administrator Manager Engineer
Analyst
Storage Test
Network IT Support Database HTML CSS
Infrastructure Automation
Specialist Specialist Programmer Developer
Engineer Engineer
Customer
Datacenter
System Analyst Enterprise Architect Service Test Analyst PHP Developer
Operator
Manager
Quality
System IT Infrastructure Application
Assurance
Architect Technician Support
Tester
Systems
Integration
Engineer
Systems
Engineer
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CAGR of Total Talent Supply, Fresh Talent Supply, Compensation, and Total Talent Demand are the 4 key
parameters used as inputs for Future Growth Analysis
Draup’s Employed Professionals Draup tracks over 800 Million+ The JD database contains over
& Job Postings datasets track profiles of professionals 380 million historical as well as
information for 30+ industries employed in over 5 Million+ currently active Job Openings &
companies and their descriptions.
Input Database
Industries*: 30+ industries
including BFSIs, Hospitals and
TALENT PROFILES FOR EACH JOB OPENINGS FOR EACH JOB
Healthcare, Medical Devices,
JOB ROLE BY YEAR ROLE BY YEAR (& MONTH)
Pharmaceuticals, Retail,
FMCG, Consumer Electronics,
2021 2021
FMCG, Automotive, Energy,
media, Semiconductor, 2022 2022
Ending Value 1
CAGR = Beginning Value N o . o f y e a rs
-1 100%
Where,
CAGR = Compounded Annual Growth rate
Ending Value = It refers to the final measure of talent at the end of the specific period (in this case, it is March 2023)
Beginning Value = It represents the initial measure of talent at the start of the specified period (in this case, it is April 2021)
No. of Years = It corresponds to the duration over which we have calculated the CAGR (i.e., 2 Years)
Our future growth forecasts take 4 major factors and their inter-relationships into account
Note: Draup’s extensive profile corpus of 800 M+ professionals has been leveraged to map skills with each job roles. Draup has an extensive
database of 380M+ job descriptions aggregated from multiple job search platforms and databases.
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CAGR of Total Talent Demand, Tech Industry Growth Rate, and Tech Startup Growth Rate are the 3 key
parameters used as inputs for Future Growth Analysis
Draup’s Employed Professionals Draup tracks over 800 Million+ The JD database contains over
& Job Postings datasets track profiles of professionals 380 million historical as well as
information for 30+ industries employed in over 5 Million+ currently active Job Openings &
companies and their descriptions
Input Database
Industries*: 30+ industries
including BFSIs, Hospitals and
TALENT PROFILES FOR EACH JOB OPENINGS FOR EACH JOB
Healthcare, Medical Devices,
JOB ROLE BY YEAR ROLE BY YEAR (& MONTH)
Pharmaceuticals, Retail,
FMCG, Consumer Electronics,
2021 2021
FMCG, Automotive, Energy,
media, Semiconductor, 2022 2022
Ending Value 1
CAGR = Beginning Value N o . o f y e a rs
-1 100%
Where,
CAGR = Compounded Annual Growth rate
Ending Value = It refers to the final measure of talent at the end of the specific period (in this case, it is March 2023)
Beginning Value = It represents the initial measure of talent at the start of the specified period (in this case, it is April 2021)
No. of Years = It corresponds to the duration over which we have calculated the CAGR (i.e., 2 Years)
Our future growth forecasts take 3 major factors and their inter-relationships into account
Note: Draup’s extensive profile corpus of 800 M+ professionals has been leveraged to map skills with each job roles. Draup has an extensive
database of 380M+ job descriptions aggregated from multiple job search platforms and databases.
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Manual Processes
Preliminary MSA Level Estimation
ML Processes
Workload
1. A Metropolitan Statistical Area is a core area containing a large population nucleus (50,000+) , together with adjacent communities that
have a high degree of economic and social integration with that core.
2. A Vector is an n-dimensional vector of numerical features that represent some object. Many algorithms in machine learning require a
numerical representation of objects, since such representations facilitate processing and statistical analysis.
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Draup employs robust methodology utilizing ML models to identify the top skills of Tech professionals
Harvesting Funnel
1. a . U t i li z i ng t he ex i st i ng c o rp u s o f D ra u p 80 0 M + p ro f i le d a t a b a se
E x t rac t io n
Pro file
1. b . E x t ra c t i ng c o mp a ny sp ec i f i c p ro f i les
E x t rac t io n
2. a . S k i lls ex t ra c t i o n o f a ll p ro f i les
S k ill
2. b . I d ent i f i c a t i o n o f t o p o c c u rri ng sk i lls
Ca t eg o ri za t i o n
3 . a . Ca t eg o ri zi ng t he sk i lls i nt o sk i ll c lu st ers
S k ill
3 . b . S p li t t i ng i d ent i f i ed c lu st ers i nt o d i f f erent sk i ll su b - set s
Ra t i ng o f ea c h sk i ll c lu st er b a sed o n o c c u rrenc es
Workflow
1. Utilizing the existing corpus of Draup 800M+ profile database: Draup has a database of 800M+ profiles as well as
other relevant statistics related to skills from government sources like BLS, and specific company websites. These are
stored in the proprietary database of Draup for further training and analysis process of the models.
2. Extracting company-specific profiles: Draup utilizes this database to extract the company-specific profiles. The data
sets are converted into a common language ‘English’ (if the job descriptions are posted in a regional language), for ease of
comparison.
3. Categorizing the skills into skill clusters: Draup will filter out the individual profiles of Job Functions targeted, based on
Job Titles and job functions, to get a filtered profile. The skills from these profiles will then be extracted and categorized
into top-identified clusters.
4. Identification of top sub-skills within cluster: Draup utilizes its Big Data model which extracts core skills from the
profile sections where the likelihood of skill presence is the highest, to identify the top skills within each cluster.
5. Rating of each skill cluster: Draup will rate each of the top skills identified on a score of 10 based on parameters such as
Occurrences, relevancy of skill to the professional, experience utilizing the skill, and role-skill mapping. The skills identified
are also manually verified to ensure accuracy
Note: Draup’s extensive profile corpus of 750 M professionals has been leveraged to extract skills
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Draup’s ML model is designed to deduplicate job postings posted across multiple websites when estimating the
unmet job posting data. Deduplication is achieved by tracking several parameters such as job role names, job
posting ID, date of job posting, job posting location, job descriptions, contact information and source of the job
posting.
De-duplication Process
U t i li zi ng t he ex i st i ng c o rp u s o f Dra u p 3 80 M+ J o b d esc ri p t i o ns
1. Crea t i ng Du p li c a t i o n S et s
2. M a t c hi ng J Ds f o r Ded u p li c a t i o n
Ded u p li c a t ed U nmet J o b P o st i ng s
Workflow
1. Creating Deduplication Sets: To facilitate deduplication, we establish two sets that will be used for self-joins. These sets
are generated from the ‘partition_company’ and ‘synon_location’ columns in the dataset. This approach is introduced to
address skewed data issues, a technique often referred to as ‘salting.’
2. Matching JDs for Deduplication: Using the sets created in the previous step, we identify one-to-one mappings for
‘synon_location’ and ‘company’ within a 20-day timeframe.
3. Finding Duplicate JDs: In this step, the system identifies duplicate job descriptions based on cosine similarity. The goal
is to identify job descriptions that are very similar or identical in content content >70% similar is taken as duplicate. Once
identified, it retrieves the IDs of these duplicate job descriptions
Note: Draup’s extensive profile corpus of 750 M professionals has been leveraged to extract skills
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List of Contributors
Kaamna Jain
Lead Expert – Customer Success,
FutureSkills PRIME
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learning-based insights to provide a 360-degree transactable view of their sales and talent ecosystem.
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