Satyapal Reddy Gatla — Recruiter
My journey in talent acquisition began with a passion for connecting great people to great opportunities. Over the 15+ years, I’ve grown into a strategic Talent Acquisition Leader within the IT/ Technology space—helping high-growth companies scale fast, and scale smart. I've led recruiting for fast-paced environments across SaaS, fintech, and e-commerce, hiring for roles ranging from DevOps engineers and data scientists to full-stack developers and product managers. Whether it’s launching a campus hiring strategy, designing a sourcing playbook for niche tech talent, or hosting hackathons to boost engagement— I’ve helped companies grow from 200 to 2000+ employees and supported major ramp-ups during hypergrowth. What drives me: • Scaled tech hiring by 5x in under 18 months for a Series C SaaS firm • Designed and led campus programs across Tier 1 & Tier 2 institutes, hiring 300+ early-career engineers • Spearheaded hackathons and tech branding campaigns, improving candidate engagement by 40% • Implemented ATS transformations that cut time-to-hire by 25% • Built & mentored TA teams that consistently exceeded hiring goals across functions and regions I bring a hands-on, data-driven approach—balancing innovation with execution. Whether it's mapping niche talent, optimizing recruitment operations, or aligning TA goals with business priorities, I focus on building recruiting systems that are scalable, candidate-first, and impact-driven. If you're building teams, rethinking hiring, or navigating the challenges of tech talent in a competitive market—I’d love to connect.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Talent Acquisition Leader specializing in SaaS and tech recruitment.
Location: Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Experience: 16 yrs 7 mos
Skills
- Talent Acquisition
- Recruitment Strategy
- Team Management
- Campus Recruitment
Career Highlights
- Scaled tech hiring by 5x in 18 months.
- Designed campus programs hiring 300+ engineers.
- Implemented ATS transformations reducing time-to-hire by 25%.
Work Experience
Lenskart.com
Manager - Talent Acquisition (Tech & Product) (4 yrs 8 mos)
Kony, Inc.
Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition (2 yrs 11 mos)
Lead -Talent Acquisition (5 yrs)
Polaris Financial Technology Limited
Associate - Talent Acquisition Group (1 yr 11 mos)
Oasis Global Services
Sr.Recruiter - Talent Acquisition (2 yrs)
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Osmania University
Hotel Management at Blooms College of Hotel Management
10+2 at Trinity Junior College-