Oct 2024 – May 2025 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• 👥 Leading a Team of 3 Recruiters at Google Operations Center, I drive hiring for key expansion and growth initiatives of Google Operations Center, India
• 💼 Senior-Level Talent Acquisition – Hands-on with sourcing and hiring the right people to shape the future of Google Operations Center.
• 🤝 Collaborating with Hiring Managers across Engineering Support and Customer Support teams to build high-impact & scalable teams.

Sep 2023 – Oct 2024 · 1 yr 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• At Mindtickle, I led end-to-end talent acquisition strategy and execution, partnering directly with the Co-founders, SVP of Engineering, VPs of Product Design & Product Management, and the SVP of Customer Success.
• 💡 Key initiatives that I spearheaded:
• 🟢 Launched and scaled the Interviewer Training Program
• 🟢 Drove Employer Branding and Referral Programs to boost talent engagement
• 🧠 Roles hired across: Software Engineering, Product Management, Product Design (UX/UI) & GTM (Go-To-Market)
• 🎯 Hired talent across the spectrum — from interns and fresh grads to senior leaders and confidential executive roles.

Jan 2022 – Aug 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

• 🚀 Leading & Driving Events, Programs, and Fun for Google Workspace.
• 📋 Program & Project Management – Transforming ideas into action.
• 💼 Executive Support for Google Workspace, India – Empowering leadership teams.
• 🛠️ Admin & Business Operations – Streamlining processes for peak efficiency.
• 📢 PR & Communications – Crafting the narrative and elevating our brand.

Oct 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos

• 💥 Scaled Google’s Engineering Team in India – As the 7th Full-Time Tech Recruiter hired in Nov 2018, I was brought on to drive the growth of Google's engineering talent in India.
• 👥 Led a Sourcing Team (Oct 2020 - Jan 2022) – Managed a team of sourcers (Contractors) focused on hiring Tech Leads, Staff, and Sr. Staff Engineers (L5 to L7) for Google India.
• 💻 Individual Contribution – Sourced and hired top-tier Tech Leads, Staff & Sr. Staff Engineers for Google's Consumer & Google Cloud.
• 🤝 Managed Vendor Relationships – Managed recruiting agencies to enhance hiring efficiency.
• 📝 Facilitated Hiring Committees – Led the hiring process for Cloud & Consumer Software Engineering roles, ensuring excellence in every decision.
• 🤖 Implemented Sourcing Automation – Introduced HireEZ (Then Hiretual) that automated sourcing, boosting efficiency and speed in candidate identification.
• 🔄 Led Referral Drives – Drove successful employee referral campaigns, tapping into internal networks to find high-quality engineering talent.

Nov 2018 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

• public class MyProfessionalLife {
• public static void main(String[] args) {
• int WAIT_DAYS = 15;
• Candidate myself = EngineerInMe.getInstance();
• if (myself.haveBigDreams() && myself.loveWorkingAtGoogle()) {
• Email mail = new Email("rajivryan@google.com"); //TODO: Have someone help you with dreams.
• var isSkilled = myself.skills().contains("System Design") && myself.skills()['Algorithms'] && myself.skills()['Coding'];
• if (myself.experience >= 8) {
• if (isSkilled) {
• mail.setMessage("Hey - I am up for the game!");
• } else {
• mail.setMessage(String.format("Call me in %s days!", WAIT_DAYS));
• myself.prepare(); //prepare spawns a side job for finding my true self and returns!
• }
• mail.send();
• }
• }
• }
• }

May 2017 – Nov 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• 🔍 Sourced & Invited top-tier SDE2s, SDE3s, SDMs, and TPMs for exclusive hiring events.
• 🌍 Drove Strategies for global hiring events, ensuring top talent across regions ( USA, EMEA, and APAC).
• 📞 Prepped Candidates – Conducted detailed prep calls before their phone screens and onsite interviews to ensure success.
• 📊 Business Managed – Supported recruitment for Amazon Catalog & Selection Systems & People Tech

Nov 2014 – May 2017 · 2 yrs 6 mos · Bangalore

• Roles & Responsibilities:
• 🔍 Sourced & Built Talent Pipelines for Sogeti-High Tech, France (a BU of Capgemini).
• 🤝 Stakeholders: Collaborated closely with the Director of Recruitment, On-Site Recruitment Managers, and Delivery/Practice Managers.
• 🛠️ Technologies Sourced: C/C++, Embedded Systems, C#.NET, Java/J2EE, Web, Mobile, Cyber Security, Industrial Engineering.
• 🌍 Recruited for Locations: Paris, Grenoble, Lyon, Toulouse, Aix, Nice, Avignon
• Achievements:
• 🏅 Featured in LinkedIn’s List of Top Social Recruiters, India - 2017.
• 📈 Promoted in August 2016 for outstanding contributions.
• Rôles et Responsabilités :
• 🔍 Sourcing & Talent Pipeline pour Sogeti-High Tech, France (BU de Capgemini).
• 🤝 Mes Interlocuteurs : Collaboration avec le Directeur du Recrutement, Chargés de Recrutement, et Practice Managers.
• 🛠️ Technologies Sourcées : C/C++, Systèmes Embarqués, C# .NET, Java/J2EE, Web, Mobile, Cyber Sécurité, Ingénierie Industrielle.
• 🌍 Recrutement pour les régions : Paris, Grenoble, Lyon, Toulouse, Aix, Nice, Avignon.
• Réalisations :
• 🏅 Figuré dans la liste des Top Social Recruiters, Inde - 2017.
• 📈 Promotion en août 2016 pour contributions exceptionnelles.

Jun 2013 – Nov 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bangalore , Karnataka

• Search Consultant – Focused on the American Market (IT, Engineering, Sales/Marketing, Life-Science/Pharmaceutical).
• Key Responsibilities:
• 🔍 Talent Sourcing via LinkedIn, Github, Stackoverflow, Theladders.com.
• 📅 Interview Coordination – Scheduled interviews for shortlisted candidates.
• 🤝 Candidate Retention – Ensured successful transitions and retained candidates for 3 months post-hire.
• Additional Contributions:
• 🎯 Branding & Promotions – Contributed to the company’s marketing efforts.
• 📩 InMail Training – Taught messaging techniques to boost response rates.

May 2005 – May 2005 · 0 mo · Chennai Area, India

• Summer Job – Fresh off 8th grade at 13 years old.
• Key Responsibilities:
• 💻 Data Entry – Managed prospect names and contact details.
• 📊 Database Management – Utilized MS Access for data organization.