Virtual Tech Speaker Series: Expanding Arizona’s Engineering Capacity Through Nearshore Collaboration

Arizona companies are competing for increasingly specialized engineering talent—but hiring isn’t always the only way to add capacity.

This moderated panel will explore how nearshore engineering teams in Mexicali can complement Arizona operations, including mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, industrial and software engineering capabilities. Hear directly from government, industry and Grupo Red about how cross-border teams work in practice, including engagement models and lessons from real cross-border experience.

Attendees will gain a practical understanding of where nearshore engineering can add capacity, what capabilities exist in Mexicali, and what companies should evaluate before starting a cross-border initiative.

A live Q&A will give members an opportunity to explore questions relevant to their challenges. 

Who Should Attend:

• Arizona companies experiencing demand for additional or specialized engineering capacity
• Engineering and technical leaders exploring nearshore collaboration
• Business and operations leaders evaluating cross-border engineering models
• Companies interested in mechanical, electrical, mechatronics, industrial or software engineering talent
• Organizations exploring automation, design or digital transformation capabilities

About Our Speakers:

Grupo Red is a technology partner focused on operational efficiency and digital transformation. The company provides software development, software modernization and nearshore teams, including specialized engineering talent from Mexico that can integrate with existing operations and methodologies. Grupo Red helps organizations address operational needs through scalable technology solutions, modernize legacy systems and improve business productivity.

About Our Sponsor:

University of Advancing Technology (UAT) is an intimate technology University focused on educating students in advancing technology who desire to innovate for our future. UAT is the technophile’s college experience—a community uniquely suited to provide students passionate about technology an ideal place to live and grow. UAT is a private and family-owned University that merges the values of the traditional academy with the modern technology campus, a fusion that enhances our ability to fulfill the mission of educating students in the fields of advancing technology who innovate for our future.