Naveen Gundaraju

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India7 yrs 10 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Successfully filled 60% of open tech roles.
  • Closed 101 tech positions in just one year.
  • Scaled diversity representation from 7% to 28%.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter with expertise in E-commerce, Fintech, SaaS, and OTT industries.

Contact

Skills

Core Skills

Technical Recruiting

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsCandidate ExperienceClient RelationsCommunicationData ManagementData-Driven HiringDirect Client InteractionEmployer BrandingEnd to End RecruitingEnglishExecutive SearchFull-life Cycle RecruitingIT RecruitmentLeadershipMarket Analysis

About

As a Technical Recruiter with extensive experience in Technology hiring across fast-paced and competitive environments—spanning E-commerce, Fintech, SaaS, and OTT domains - I’ve partnered with leading industry players to bring in critical talent across various functions. My expertise includes hiring founding engineers for emerging teams, scaling mature engineering groups, and driving process improvements to enhance recruitment efficiency and deliver an exceptional candidate experience.

Experience

Jiohotstar

2 roles

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Nov 2025Present · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Creating impact at JioHotstar, Scaling world-class teams elevating culture and discovering top tech talent

Senior Talent Partner

Nov 2024Nov 2025 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • JioHotstar is Here: A New Era in Indian Streaming!
  • JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar, India’s two leading entertainment platforms, are coming together to create JioHotstar—a world where premium entertainment meets infinite possibilities!
  • Building something great at JioHotstar 🚀 Scaling teams, shaping culture, and finding exceptional tech talent to power India’s leading entertainment platform.
Technical RecruitingSocial Media

Viacom18 media private limited

2 roles

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technology

Promoted

Apr 2023Nov 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Driving Engineering Talent Acquisition at JioCinema
  • Thrilled to have played a key role in building and scaling the engineering team at JioCinema! I have been instrumental in end-to-end hiring for critical roles, contributing to the growth of the highest revenue-generating teams including Ads, Monetization, Identity & Engagement Platform.
  • Key Contributions:
  • ✅ Strategic Talent Partner – Collaborated closely with Engineering Leaders to plan hiring strategies across all levels and domains, including Frontend, Backend, Mobile, QA, and DevOps.
  • ✅ Data-Driven Hiring – Provided weekly/bi-weekly hiring reports with deep insights from market mapping exercises, ensuring informed decision-making for business teams.
  • ✅ Process Optimization & Candidate Experience – Led initiatives to streamline hiring processes and enhance the candidate experience, ensuring a seamless journey from sourcing to onboarding.
  • Impact & Achievements:
  • 🚀 Successfully filled 60% of open tech roles, fueling the rapid growth of JioCinema’s engineering team.
  • 🚀 Achieved an outstanding milestone by closing 101 tech positions in just one year.
  • 🚀 Owned and led the diversity charter at JioCinema, successfully scaling diversity representation from 7% to 28% within a year.
  • 🚀 Executed Tech Talk events at scale at JioCinema, enabling cross-team technical discussions and innovation
  • Excited to continue driving innovation in tech recruitment and contributing to the ever-evolving world of technology!

Talent Acquisition Specialist - Technology

Oct 2021Apr 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Building & Scaling Tech Teams at JioCinema (formerly Voot & Voot Select)
  • Led end-to-end tech hiring at JioCinema, previously Voot & Voot Select, driving recruitment for Backend, Frontend, DevOps, Mobile (Android & iOS), SDET, TPM, Data, Full Stack, and Security Engineers across all levels at Viacom18.
  • ✅ Partnered with the CTO, VP & 5 Engineering Heads across Bangalore & Mumbai
  • ✅ Managed vendor partnerships, referrals & sourcing strategies
  • ✅ Expertise in Technical Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, Stakeholder & Vendor Management
  • Passionate about scaling high-performing engineering teams and driving seamless hiring processes! 🚀
Technical RecruitingAnalytical Skills

Wenger & watson inc

2 roles

Senior Technical Recruiter

Promoted

Jun 2020Oct 2021 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Part of the RPO team at Zeta Suite, where I focus on scaling the Banking & Enterprise Payments Teams. My responsibilities span the entire tech recruitment life cycle, including sourcing, short-listing, pitching, coordination, scheduling, and negotiation.
  • I have successfully managed Career level 1, 2, & 3 requisitions, primarily for the Software Development Job family encompassing Backend development, Frontend development, SDET, and Mobile Development within the Enterprise Payments & Banking business units.
  • Working closely with hiring managers, I collaborate to tailor the hiring process to align with the business needs. Through dedicated engagement efforts, I have significantly enhanced the offer to joining ratio, achieving an impressive 70% success rate.
Technical RecruitingAnalytical Skills

Technical Recruiter

Nov 2019May 2020 · 6 mos

  • As a key member of the RPO team at Aviso.ai, my role involves managing end-to-end recruitment processes. This includes analyzing business requirements, collaborating with talent sourcing to create candidate generation strategies, and utilizing industry research and sourcing tactics to engage both passive and active candidates effectively.
  • One of my primary focuses is ensuring a seamless candidate experience. I achieve this by maintaining transparent and timely communication using Lever(ATS) and verbal interactions. Moreover, I place emphasis on post-offer follow-ups (POFU) to guarantee a smooth transition for successful candidates and provide detailed reports on individual closures for comprehensive tracking and analysis.
Technical RecruitingIT Recruitment

Teamlease.com

Recruitment Coordinator

Apr 2018Nov 2019 · 1 yr 7 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

Byju's

Summer Intern

Jan 2017Apr 2017 · 3 mos · Karnataka, India

Education

Visvesvaraya Technological University

Master of Business Administration - MBA — Human Resources Management and Services

Jul 2015Aug 2017

Stackforce found 100+ more professionals with Technical Recruiting

Explore similar profiles based on matching skills and experience

Naveen Gundaraju - Recruiter | Stackforce