Aug 2022 – Jun 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Taking the Leap: From Unicorn Comfort to Startup Grit 🚀
• At Leap, we empower India’s future leaders to unlock global education opportunities—guiding them through university selection, applications, and financing with expert mentorship.
• My journey to Leap was, quite literally, a leap of faith. After a fulfilling stint at a Series J unicorn, I craved something more raw and hands-on. I wanted to build, not just operate. That’s when Leap—a Series C startup with big dreams and a small team—came calling. Leaving behind the stability of a well-oiled machine for the chaos of a growing startup was daunting, but I was ready. (Also, I was done with WFH.)
• And that’s where the magic began.I dove deep into the business, got my hands dirty with recruitment metrics, collaborated with founders, and learned the true meaning of TAT. I hired under tight budgets, juggled multiple stakeholders, and even lost my cool a few times—but the energy was electric. Over two years, I worked under three managers, each bringing a new perspective. It was intense, but real. I wasn’t just filling roles—I was building something meaningful.
• Leap didn’t just make me a tech recruiter—it made me a full-stack recruiter.
• I ventured beyond engineering to hire BDEs, Admission Counselors, Copywriters and even Data Entry Operators in Noida—all while sitting in Bangalore. That’s when I realized: I can hire anyone, anywhere.
• Set in the heart of HSR, Bangalore’s buzzing startup hub, the vibe was unmatched. From the iconic Chai Sutta spot to the dosa vendor who knew our orders by heart—these weren’t just pit stops, they were fuel stations for our ambition.
• What I did at Leap:
• 🚀 Recruited for Backend, Frontend, iOS, QA (SDE 2/3, Sr. QA)
• 🌐 Hired for BD Executives & Admission Counselors
• 🔄 Closed cross-functional roles—PMs, Designers, Ops, Finance
• ⚙️ Streamlined hiring workflows & optimized processes
• Speed is a habit. Growth lives outside your comfort zone.
• Leap wasn’t just a company—it was a catalyst.

Dec 2020 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• Where My Startup-Corporate Journey Took Flight 🍽️🚀
• Swiggy is transforming food delivery in India—bringing your favorite meals to your doorstep with just a few taps. With a unified app experience that’s fast, intuitive, and customer-obsessed, we’re not just delivering food—we’re delivering joy, convenience, and a whole new way to dine.
• Swiggy wasn’t just my first step into the startup world—it was a crash course in agility, resilience, and full-spectrum hiring. After two years in agency life, I joined Swiggy during the peak of the pandemic, where I learned to hire engineers with equal passion, even when last-minute offer declines stung. I discovered the thrill of product hiring, built a product org from scratch, and worked with some of the sharpest minds in leadership.
• 🌟 150+ Hires. 1.9 Years. All from Home. 🌟
• While the world faced uncertainty, I was building futures—one hire at a time.
• The magic? Weekend hiring drives, powered by a passionate team and selfless panelists who showed up when it mattered most.
• Though I missed the office buzz and battled COVID twice, the journey was worth it.
• Grateful to Swiggy for the support and recovery time that helped me bounce back stronger. 💪
• 🌟 What I Did:
• 🚀 Led Hiring for “All Things Supply”
• Owned recruitment for Supply and Product Management roles across multiple verticals.
• 🤝 Partnered with Leadership
• Worked closely with founders and senior leaders to align hiring with business goals, introducing structured stakeholder engagement.
• 💡 Drove Innovation
• Launched creative referral programs and contributed insights that helped shape Swiggy’s compensation philosophy.
• 📈 Key Wins
• Built a full product org from the ground up
• Filled critical roles in tech and product
• Strengthened hiring strategies with data-driven insights
• Swiggy taught me that great hiring isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about building ecosystems. And I loved every bit of the hustle.

Sep 2018 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore · On-site

• Where My Recruitment Journey Took Root 🌱
• Based in Bengaluru, People Realm Recruitment Services Pvt. Ltd. is a dynamic talent partner with deep expertise in contingency hiring, serving a diverse portfolio—from global investment banks and asset management firms to e-commerce giants and ambitious startups.
• This is where it all began for me—my first full-time role post-internship, and the launchpad of my recruitment career. Over two transformative years, I evolved from a curious beginner into a confident recruiter. I faced challenges, celebrated wins, and learned the art of resilience (especially after waiting three months to make my first offer!). But the camaraderie, laughter, and constant learning made it all worthwhile.
• People Realm taught me something profound—
• It’s not always about grand offices or bustling floors.
• Sometimes, the purest joy comes from a cozy room of 20 people, sharing stories, laughing over team lunches, and celebrating small wins.
• We didn’t need skyscrapers—we had conversations.
• We didn’t need fancy setups—Our hiring sprints were powered by something better—locally brewed, handmade tea and coffee that worked its magic every single time. No vending machines, No CCD's , NO Starbucks. Just good vibes and great brews. ☕✨
• It’s in these simple, everyday moments that I found the real magic of teamwork and connection. ✨
• 💼 What I Did:
• 🔍 Matched talent to org needs
• 🧩 Owned end-to-end hiring
• 🗣️ Bridged clients & candidates
• 🧠 Shared market insights
• 💻 Used Naukri, LinkedIn & referrals
• 🗂️ Managed reports & interviews
• 🤝 Hired for Goldman Sachs, DE Shaw , Tower Research, AQR Capital & more
• From cold calls to closed offers, every step at People Realm shaped my foundation in recruitment. It taught me the value of persistence, the power of relationships, and the joy of helping people find their next big opportunity

Apr 2018 – Jun 2018 · 2 mos · BANGALORE

• The Launchpad That Ignited My Talent Journey 🚀
• ClearTax, a platform dedicated to simplifying taxes and investments for millions of Indians, was where I took my very first step into the world of recruitment—and what a leap it was!
• 🚀 The Beginning
• Fresh out of my MBA and unsure of my next move, I embraced an internship in Talent Acquisition at ClearTax. That leap of faith turned into a launchpad for my career.
• 🌟 All-Rounder Intern
• From day one, I was hands-on—sourcing candidates through internal databases, job portals, and referrals. I screened, shortlisted, and matched profiles with precision, learning the ropes of recruitment from the ground up.
• 📅 Client & Candidate Coordination
• I scheduled interviews, organized hiring drives, and maintained detailed tracking sheets and MIS reports to keep everything running smoothly.
• 🔄 End-to-End Ownership
• I managed the full recruitment cycle—from sourcing and screening to generating offer letters and ensuring seamless onboarding. It was a crash course in people, process, and persistence.
• ClearTax didn’t just teach me recruitment—it gave me the confidence to build a career in it.