Sourav Sahoo

Recruiter

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India10 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

Decade of expertise in technical recruitment.
Collaborated with over 100 organizations.
Specialized in full-cycle hiring strategies.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruitment Specialist with a focus on high-growth startups and enterprise-level hiring.

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Customer EngagementExecutive SearchHuman ResourcesIT RecruitmentInternet RecruitingMarket ResearchRecruitingResearchSourcingTalent AcquisitionTalent ManagementTechnical Recruiting

About

With a decade of expertise in technical recruitment, I specialize in full-cycle hiring—from sourcing top-tier talent to seamless onboarding. My journey spans successful collaborations with over 100 organizations, including high-growth startups, mid-sized firms, and global enterprises. I take pride in blending data-driven strategies with a human-centric approach, ensuring each hire aligns with both skill and culture. Be it through innovative sourcing methods like advanced search strings and digital platforms, or by enhancing ATS and HR systems for seamless operations, I’m driven by a passion for building resilient and growth-ready teams. I have had the privilege of working with companies such as Anzy Global, Trell, Tekion Corp, and Pangea Tech, delivering tailored recruitment solutions across diverse technical roles—from interns to C-suite leaders. By partnering closely with hiring managers, I turn insights into impactful hiring strategies that truly make a difference. Talent acquisition, to me, is not just about filling roles—it’s about shaping success stories.

Experience

Elevation capital

Talent Specialist

Jun 2024 – Present · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Elevation Capital is a venture and growth capital fund invested in helping Asia's exceptional companies grow from concept to IPO. Supporting visionary entrepreneurs across diverse sector. Elevation Capital was founded in 2001 and with over 100 investments since its inception. In India, our portfolio includes Paytm, Just Dial, MakeMyTrip, NSE, BookMyShow, Swiggy, Sharechat,Spinny, Meesho, Acko, Cleartax and UrbanCompany.
We are constantly looking for driven and passionate people to join our portfolio companies. We believe that hiring the right team is crucial to transforming ideas into impactful products and ultimately, to building great companies. Currently hiring for various positions across diverse domains including Engineering, Product Management, Design, Data Science.
Please feel free to write to me at - sourav.sahoo@elevationcapital.com to learn more on opportunities with our early stage portfolio companies.

Freelance

Entrepreneur

Oct 2023 – May 2024 · 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Supported early-stage startups in India by identifying and onboarding top-tier talent across various functions.
Specialized in Engineering, Product Management, Design, Data Science, and DevOps recruitment.
Collaborated closely with founders & Function Heads to align hiring strategies with company culture and growth objectives.
Successfully streamlined the hiring process, enhancing efficiency and enabling faster team onboarding and project initiation.

Tekion corp

Senior Technical Recruiter

May 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led end-to-end recruitment strategies for enterprise and cloud-based product development across multiple technical domains.
Enhanced offer-to-join conversion rates by implementing effective hiring strategies and reducing turnaround times.
Successfully closed critical leadership roles, including Senior Architects and Engineering Managers, contributing to team excellence.
Drove initiatives to improve candidate engagement, resulting in a more positive hiring experience.

Anzy global

Associate Director – Recruitment

May 2015 – Dec 2021 · 6 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Led client engagement and business growth initiatives, fostering strong relationships and driving continued hiring partnerships across diverse industries.
Collaborated closely with departmental and functional heads to streamline and expedite recruitment processes, ensuring timely delivery on critical hiring needs.
Mentored and managed a high-performing team of 14 recruiters, focusing on capability building, productivity enhancement, and career growth.
Independently closed over 350 niche and lateral hiring positions across Engineering, Product, Data and Leadership functions for startups, mid-sized firms, and unicorns.
Played a key role in aligning talent acquisition strategies with client objectives, contributing to sustained organizational growth and hiring success.