Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · India · Remote

• Founder & Principal Talent Advisor
• Founded an executive search and talent advisory firm to address critical hiring gaps for early-stage startups and high-growth companies in the AI, FinTech, and Crypto/Blockchain industries.
• Architected end-to-end talent acquisition frameworks for clients, covering talent strategy, market intelligence, and interview process development.
• Built and cultivated a global community of over
• 10,000+ C-level executives, Engineering leaders, Product Managers, and Designers.
• Lead a remote team of
• 6 Technical Recruiters and 3 Operations Interns, driving talent delivery for a global client base.
• Provide executive career coaching and interview preparation, helping hundreds of professionals secure roles at leading tech companies.

Jan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 2 mos · Remote · Remote

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Oct 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Spearheaded the entire talent acquisition function for a hyper-growth crypto exchange, building the recruiting infrastructure and team from the ground up to support global expansion.
• Scaled the company by
• 350%, growing the cross-functional team from 40 to 140 members in just 8 months to meet aggressive business objectives.
• Engineered and implemented agile recruiting methodologies that improved key hiring metrics by
• 80%, drastically increasing operational efficiency.
• Developed the company's employer brand and recruitment marketing strategy, leveraging innovative sourcing channels to attract top-tier global talent.
• Achieved a
• 95% manager satisfaction score in an organization-wide survey by fostering strong stakeholder relationships and building a world-class candidate experience.

Apr 2020 – Oct 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos · Gurgaon, Haryana · Remote

• Managed the technical recruiting function and was selected to build Airbnb's first-ever engineering team in India, laying the foundation for a key global capability center.
• Pioneered the establishment of the India Engineering team, hiring
• 40+ founding engineers, product managers, and engineering managers within 9 months.
• Conducted comprehensive market analysis and talent mapping to validate Bangalore as the strategic location for the new engineering hub.
• Architected the complete recruiting strategy, coordinating with global teams to design assessment protocols and interview processes that aligned with Airbnb's high bar for talent.
• Led and mentored a high-performing team of
• 5 technical recruiters, driving an 80% offer-to-onboard ratio.

May 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Partnered with 5 business lines within the gTech organization to execute data-driven recruiting strategies for complex, business-critical roles.
• Championed a data-driven diversity and inclusion strategy, dramatically increasing diversity hires from
• 12% to over 40% across all managed roles.
• Drove key employer branding initiatives that boosted application rates for gTech roles by 70%.
• Reduced average time-to-fill by
• 40% by optimizing the hiring process and strengthening stakeholder partnerships.
• Maintained a
• 100% hiring target achievement rate across all quarters by building and nurturing robust talent pipelines.

Jan 2018 – May 2018 · 4 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Working as an independent consultant for multiple clients.
• Specialization in the following areas
• Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
• Full stack recruitment with consulting on market intelligence, hiring strategies, social recruiting, boolean search, diversity, team building, compensation and benefits, branding
• <<LOOKING FOR NEW CLIENTS>> Looking for a change - Looking for new roles

May 2015 – Dec 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

• Led full-cycle recruiting for complex and emerging technology groups, including Artificial Intelligence & Research, MS Teams, and Azure.
• Consistently over-delivered on hiring targets, achieving
• 110%, 170%, and 180% of quarterly goals in highly competitive talent markets.
• Organized and executed a first-of-its-kind online recruitment event for the India, Middle East, and Africa (IMEA) region.
• Increased diverse hires by
• 20% across 3 key business lines by championing inclusive hiring practices.
• Managed a team of
• 5-8 Talent Sourcers, optimizing pipeline strategy for both immediate and future hiring needs.

Aug 2011 – Jun 2013 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Operated as a sourcing specialist for Microsoft's Global Delivery team, focused on identifying and engaging passive talent through advanced sourcing techniques and building robust talent pipelines.
• Leveraged social media and global recruiting communities to implement best practices and build a network of high-value technical professionals.
• Created and maintained detailed resource maps and market intelligence reports to inform recruitment strategy and goal setting.
• Managed candidate relationships and internal stakeholder communication to ensure a high offer-to-acceptance ratio.

Jun 2013 – Apr 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore

• Recruited senior-level technology talent for the Capital Markets, Investment Banking, and Commodities trading sectors. Focused on enhancing candidate experience and leveraging social media for employer branding and talent attraction.
• Specialized in senior-level hiring, conducting in-depth market research and talent mapping to identify and engage top-tier candidates.
• Developed and executed recruitment marketing strategies, utilizing social media channels to build a strong employer brand and network with passive talent.
• Drove initiatives focused on improving the end-to-end candidate and hiring manager experience.

Feb 2010 – Aug 2011 · 1 yr 6 mos

• Managed end-to-end recruitment for the Wireless technology division, hiring for highly specialized roles across India, Europe, and the United States.
• Successfully sourced and closed multiple niche positions for onsite client projects in the LTE and WCDMA domains.
• Oversaw the entire recruitment lifecycle, from initial requirement gathering and sourcing to offer negotiation and post-offer management.
• Developed targeted job postings and outreach campaigns to ensure a consistent pipeline of qualified candidates for specialized roles.

Feb 2007 – Feb 2010 · 3 yrs · Bengaluru Area, India

• Performed a hybrid role managing business development, account management, and a technical recruiting team for leading recruitment consultancies in Bangalore.
• Led business development efforts, identifying and establishing new client relationships within the Storage, Networking, and Telecom verticals.
• Managed key client accounts, overseeing the end-to-end recruitment delivery process to meet and exceed hiring targets.
• Handled a team of
• 3 technical recruiters, providing mentorship and training on the full recruitment lifecycle to transform them into billable, high-performing consultants.