Bidyut Ganguly

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India11 yrs 2 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

Built talent acquisition functions from scratch.
Scaled engineering teams for multiple SaaS companies.
Developed strategic hiring initiatives for leadership roles.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition leader in the B2B SaaS industry.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionOrganizational DesignLeadership HiringStrategic RecruitmentR&d HiringWorkforce PlanningRecruitment StrategyInterview Process DesignTechnical HiringClient Management

Other Skills

Business DevelopmentCold CallingEmployee RelationsEmployer BrandingGlobal Talent AcquisitionHuman Resources (HR)NegotiationNetworkingOnboardingPassive SourcingRecruitment InfrastructureRelationship BuildingScreeningStrategic SourcingTalent Analytics

About

Strategic Talent Acquisition Leader with 12+ years of experience building and scaling high-performing teams for fast-growth B2B SaaS and product companies. I specialize in end-to-end talent strategy—leadership hiring, org design, talent operations, and scalable recruitment systems for zero-to-one and rapid growth phases. I’ve built TA functions from the ground up, scaled engineering teams for Multiple SAAS companies, and helped establish India development centers as a founding recruiter. A trusted talent partner to Founders and CTOs, I influence workforce planning, hiring priorities, and long-term organizational architecture while leading high-performing recruiting teams. My experience spans R&D, GTM, Sales, Marketing, G&A, and University hiring programs across Top IITs/NITs/BITS. With a Computer Science background and deep technical recruiting expertise, I blend strategic leadership with hands-on execution—turning talent into a competitive advantage for scaling organizations.

Experience

Stealth startup

Talent Acquisition Leader (Founding Recruiter)

Apr 2024 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Built the talent foundation for a high-growth B2B marketing organization, scaled the team from 5 to 40 in under 18 months by establishing recruitment infrastructure, structured onboarding, and organizational design aligned with the company’s growth trajectory.
Partnered directly with the founders to define hiring priorities, build critical leadership roles, and shape culture during a pivotal zero-to-one phase.
Managing a small team of recruiters to consistently deliver high-quality talent across functions while improving speed and hiring outcomes.
Implemented scalable hiring processes, optimized ATS workflows, and launched employer-branding initiatives to strengthen the company’s talent pipeline.
Developed interview frameworks, evaluation rubrics, and talent operations that enabled predictable, high-velocity growth.
Launched early talent strategy via Top -Tire (IIT's + NIT's) campus hiring Process.

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment InfrastructureOrganizational DesignOnboardingEmployer Branding

Cohesity

3 roles

Principal Recruiter

Aug 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

At Cohesity, I got Rehired and played a pivotal role in spearheading leadership hiring across various business units.
My focus was on developing a strategic approach that accelerated the recruitment of senior leaders, resulting in the successful hiring of 5 Engineering Leaders and 8 Senior Staff/Principal Architects within 20 months.
I also managed a dedicated team of recruiters to meet our ambitious hiring goals.

Leadership HiringStrategic RecruitmentTeam Management

Principal Recruiter

Nov 2019 – Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 2 mos

Owned and scaled the full R&D hiring function, managing end-to-end recruitment for engineers and senior technical leaders.
Recruited high-impact senior leaders (VP of Engineering, Senior Directors, India Head, Principal Architect) who accelerated product development, strengthened leadership capacity, and enabled company-wide growth.
Built the R&D org from 12 → 500+, enabling rapid product development and global expansion.
Partnered with CTO and Business Leaders on role design, workforce planning, and long-term org architecture.
Implemented talent analytics (funnel, time-to-fill, diversity), improving hiring efficiency by 20%.
Designed scalable hiring processes and interview frameworks, strengthening velocity and leadership pipeline quality.
Led and mentored a small recruiting team, delivering high-quality talent across functions.

R&D HiringWorkforce PlanningTalent Analytics

Founding Recruiter

Sep 2017 – Nov 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos

First recruiter for Cohesity India; scaled the Bangalore Engineering team from 11→35 in 12 months and built the entire India recruiting function from the ground up.
Collaborated with CTO and founders on hiring strategy, role charters, and India R&D org design.
Designed and operationalized interview processes, rubrics, ATS workflows, and onboarding.
Built high-quality senior and niche pipelines, improving hiring velocity by 40% with strong offer-to-join outcomes.
Strengthened employer brand presence and led full-cycle campus hiring from premier institutes.

Recruitment StrategyInterview Process DesignOnboarding

Traceable ai

Talent Acquisition Manager

Jan 2022 – Aug 2022 · 7 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

I was responsible to grow the India dev centre from scratch

Grassik search pvt ltd.

Client Manager

Feb 2017 – Aug 2017 · 6 mos · New Delhi Area, India

Spearheaded the Technical Hiring Vertical as a Client Manager at Grassik Search Pvt Ltd.
Successfully secured Amazon as a client on my first day, leveraging my extensive hiring expertise.
Closed 8 SDE3/Principal Engineer positions within 4 months, showcasing my ability to meet high-level hiring demands.
Engaged in business development to onboard new clients and manage their technical requirements independently.

Technical HiringClient ManagementBusiness Development

Anzy careers

3 roles

Principal Talent Acquisition (Hiring For Uber India)

Sep 2016 – Dec 2016 · 3 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Worked for Uber India to help them setting up their Engineering Team in Bangalore and Hyderabad.

Client Manager & Principal TA - Amazon

Apr 2015 – Aug 2016 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Managed recruitment for key technical roles across multiple teams, including Amazon.In, Amazon.com, and more.
Supported hiring initiatives for SDE I to Director-level positions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Collaborated with Flipkart and Myntra to fulfill high-level engineering and architecture roles, enhancing team capabilities.

Recruiter

May 2014 – Mar 2015 · 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

Developed expertise in understanding client requirements to identify ideal candidates.
Sourced prospective candidates through job portals, references, and LinkedIn.
Conducted preliminary screenings and maintained regular follow-ups with shortlisted candidates.
Ensured timely candidate onboarding by maintaining constant communication throughout the process.