Avinash J

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 1 mo experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • 9.6 years of industry experience in talent acquisition.
  • Expertise in closing niche requirements for industry leaders.
  • Proven track record in establishing technology centers.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition specialist with a focus on technology and digital transformation in logistics and banking.

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About

Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, I bring 9.6 years of industry experience, 6+ years of dynamic experience in talent acquisition to the table. My journey has been defined by a dedication to closing niche requirements and critical positions for industry leaders across diverse sectors. As a strategic partner to organisations like Maersk, PepsiCo, Walmart, EagleView, Eli Lilly, Zee5 and ANZ I've honed my craft in identifying and securing top-tier talent. From Python Developers, Application Developers, DevOps & SRE Engineers, Cloud Solution Architects to the latest AI/ML Engineers and Gen-AI Managers, I've navigated the intricacies of recruitment with precision and finesse, ensuring the perfect fit for both clients and candidates alike. My journey began with a passion for connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that drive organisational success. Through strategic collaboration and targeted sourcing strategies, I've spearheaded the fulfilment of specialised roles such as Scrum Masters, Data Engineers, and Pharmacovigilance experts, contributing to the digital transformation journeys of esteemed organisations. Each role closed has been a testament to my commitment to excellence and adaptability in the ever-evolving landscape of talent acquisition. With a keen eye for talent and a knack for forging meaningful connections, I am poised to continue making a lasting impact in the world of recruitment. Let's connect and explore opportunities to drive success together. When I am not recruiting, I am a professional cricketer, a show host and a hobby writer!!

Experience

11 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
2 yrs 9 mos
Average Tenure
1 yr
Current Experience

First citizens india

Senior Advisor - Talent Acquisition

May 2025Present · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Scaling the Data and Technology teams to cater to the growing needs of FC India by identifying and bringing in the top talents into the organization.

Anz

Talent & Culture Consultant - via Wolves(now UpGrad Rekrut)

Oct 2022Sep 2023 · 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

  • Excited to share my recent engagement in setting up the Digital Capability Center onsite for a prominent banking client. With a passion for driving digital innovation and enhancing technological capabilities, I played a central role in establishing this transformative hub.
  • Collaborating closely with leaders and hiring managers, I gained valuable insights into their talent requirements and aligned recruitment strategies with the client's business objectives.
  • From sourcing to scheduling to offer proposals to closure, I oversaw the entire recruitment lifecycle, ensuring a seamless process and the timely onboarding of key talent critical to the success of the Digital Capability Center.
  • Through proactive engagement with stakeholders, I cultivated strong client relationships and ensured a clear understanding of project requirements, delivering on promises and exceeding expectations.
  • By facilitating the setup of the Digital Capability Center, I contributed to the client's strategic vision of driving digital transformation within the banking sector. This initiative positioned the organization for enhanced competitiveness and innovation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.
  • I am proud to have been part of this transformative journey and am eager to leverage my skills and experience for future impactful projects. Let's connect to explore opportunities for collaboration and growth.

Upgrad rekrut

3 roles

Team Lead - Technology & Digital Recruitment

Apr 2022Apr 2025 · 3 yrs

  • Led a high-performing recruitment team in delivering exceptional talent acquisition services to clients in the Banking, CRM, and e-commerce sectors.
  • Developed and executed strategic recruitment plans aligned with client requirements and market dynamics, resulting in successful placements and client satisfaction.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders, ensuring clear communication, understanding of expectations, and alignment of recruitment strategies with business objectives.
  • Implemented innovative sourcing techniques and best practices to identify and engage top talent, resulting in reduced time-to-fill and increased candidate quality.

Talent Acquisition Specialist - MAERSK RPO

Jun 2021Oct 2022 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • Passionate about driving digital transformation initiatives and scaling technology verticals, I am honored to have played a pivotal role in setting up the SAP Center of Excellence (COE) in Bengaluru for a world-leading container shipping organization, AP Moller Maersk.
  • Leveraging my expertise in strategic talent acquisition, I engaged with leaders and hiring managers to gain deep insights into their hiring needs. By aligning recruitment strategies with business objectives, I ensured the successful assembly of a top-tier team for the client's SAP COE.
  • From sourcing to scheduling to offer proposals to closure, I oversaw the entire recruitment lifecycle, guaranteeing a seamless and efficient process.
  • My commitment to end-to-end service delivery resulted in the timely onboarding of key talent critical to the success of the client's digital transformation initiative.
  • Through proactive interaction with stakeholders, including leaders and hiring managers, I fostered strong client relationships and ensured a clear understanding of project requirements.
  • By delivering on promises and exceeding expectations, I established trust and credibility, laying the foundation for future collaboration.
  • By facilitating the setup of the SAP COE in Bengaluru, I contributed to the client's overarching goal of driving business growth and innovation.
  • The successful establishment of a robust technology infrastructure positioned the organization for greater competitiveness and success in the digital era. I am proud to have been part of this transformative journey and look forward to leveraging my skills and experience to drive similar impactful projects in the future.

Recruitment Consultant

Jul 2019Jun 2021 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Throughout my career at WOLVES as a Recruitment Consultant, I've had the privilege of working with industry leaders like Maersk, PepsiCo, EagleView, and Eli Lilly, contributing to their success by closing niche requirements and critical positions.
  • At Maersk, I focused on fulfilling specialized roles such as Python Developers, Data Engineers, Scrum Masters, and MDM Engineers. This involved understanding the unique needs of the organization and leveraging targeted sourcing strategies to identify top talent.
  • My tenure at PepsiCo saw me closing pivotal positions including Head of Engineering, Data Engineering Lead, and Cloud Data Engineer. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, I ensured the successful placement of candidates who aligned with PepsiCo's vision and goals.
  • EagleView provided an opportunity to recruit for a diverse range of roles, from Engineering Manager to UI Engineer, Cloud Solution Architect, and DevOps Engineers. By tailoring recruitment approaches to each position, I facilitated the acquisition of top-tier talent, contributing to EagleView's innovative solutions in aerial imagery and data analytics.
  • At Eli Lilly, I tackled a variety of specialized roles including SAS Programmers, AWS Cloud Developers, ServiceNow Engineers, and Pharmacovigilance experts. By understanding the unique requirements of the pharmaceutical industry, I identified and secured candidates who met Eli Lilly's stringent criteria.
  • My experience across these esteemed organizations has equipped me with a deep understanding of talent acquisition dynamics and a proven track record of delivering results in fast-paced environments. I am passionate about connecting exceptional talent with opportunities that drive organizational success.

The talent gps

Client Recruitment Specialist

Jul 2018May 2019 · 10 mos · Bangalore

  • Thrilled to highlight my recent RPO engagement catering to esteemed clients such as Sumeru Solutions, Domino Data Labs, Intel, and Porter. Specializing in technology roles at mid-senior and leadership positions, with a focus on enhancing talent acquisition for Domino Data Labs, I have been instrumental in driving impactful recruitment strategies for these industry-leading organizations. Collaborating closely with stakeholders, I gained in-depth insights into their talent requirements and crafted tailored recruitment solutions to meet their evolving needs. From sourcing to screening to candidate engagement and placement, I led the end-to-end recruitment process with precision and efficiency. By delivering top-tier talent within agreed timelines, I contributed to the success and growth of these esteemed clients. My dedication to driving recruitment excellence has positioned me as a trusted partner in facilitating strategic talent acquisition initiatives.

Dxc technology

Software Engineer

Nov 2014May 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos · Shivamogga, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Worked closely with the US based Insurance client, Liberty Mutual, for their technical First Response team based in Chennai & Shimoga, India.
  • Was responsible for the daily health check ups of the application and to make sure the offline processes and the back-up of the systems and data is not impacted, the databases function properly and the production jobs run without any errors.
  • Minor bug fixes and restart of the systems in dev, test & prod environments including programming using Java, writing large scale triggers and functions on SQL etc.
  • Good understanding of ticketing and incident response tools like BMC remedy and Stories, Epics and Tasks under Jira.

Education

Kalpataru Institute of Technology, TIPTUR

Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) — Computer Science

Jan 2010Jan 2014

Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya. Mavinkere.

XII — Science

Jan 2003Jan 2010

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