Apr 2023 – Aug 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Directed the India Talent Acquisition function, managing a 20-member team and delivering 100+ hires per month across Salesforce, Pega, Mulesoft, and Appian practices.
• Designed and executed a scalable recruitment strategy aligned with business OKRs and future workforce planning.
• Reduced time-to-hire by 30% through sourcing and screening transformation.
• Partnered with executive leadership to drive organizational design and workforce planning.
• Fostered a culture of trust, transparency, and feedback by embedding values-driven leadership and communication practices.

Jul 2021 – Apr 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Hyderabad, Telangana, India

• Owned end-to-end hiring for Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Tech Support & G&A teams with a 15-member TA team.
• Closed senior leadership roles in partnership with the Group CEO and Business Unit heads.
• Implemented agile interview frameworks and talent analytics dashboards (WBRS) to improve funnel visibility and decision-making.
• Introduced structured workforce planning and succession strategies to align talent with business goals

Apr 2018 – Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Hyderābād Area, India

• Built the India TA function from the ground up, leading a team of 6 and scaling recruitment operations for ERP and G&A roles.
• Streamlined agency partnerships and internal processes to enhance efficiency and reduce cost-per-hire.
• Embedded structured metrics and reporting systems, improving stakeholder satisfaction and forecasting accuracy.
• Launched local employer branding initiatives in alignment with global HR objectives.

Dec 2014 – Mar 2018 · 3 yrs 3 mos · Hyderabad

• Managed full-cycle hiring across IT Infrastructure, Process Management, and InfoSec domains.
• Acted as a talent advisor to business leads, enabling faster decision-making and greater alignment on hiring needs.
• Conducted technical interviews and collaborated with client-facing teams to ensure delivery-readiness.
• Mentored recruiters and improved internal collaboration with hiring managers through structured feedback loops.

Apr 2010 – Oct 2014 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Gachibowli - Hyderabad

• Spearheaded hiring strategy for Infrastructure Management (PEN Practice) across India.
• Collaborated closely with BU Heads and Delivery Managers to design and execute hiring events.
• Played a key role in aligning recruitment forecasts with business growth projections and delivery SLAs.
• Drove recruiter enablement and introduced candidate experience enhancements across multiple geographies.

Jan 2009 – Jan 2010 · 1 yr · Hyderabad

• Managed end-to-end hiring for SAP, .NET, and Data Warehousing roles across India and global teams.
• Owned job description creation, screening, sourcing, and post-offer candidate engagement.
• Maintained strong vendor partnerships to support scalable hiring, while driving quality-of-hire improvements.

Nov 2007 – Jul 2009 · 1 yr 8 mos · Hyderabad Area, India

• Supported global delivery teams by recruiting technical talent across multiple verticals.
• Improved TA efficiency by implementing feedback loops and structured interview scheduling.
• Facilitated recruiter onboarding, training, and knowledge sharing across the TA team.

Aug 2005 – Aug 2007 · 2 yrs

• Recruited for specialized technical roles including Software Architects, Project Managers, DBAs, and Analysts.
• Co-developed assessment rubrics with hiring managers to ensure technical alignment and quality standards.
• Supported international hiring projects and maintained end-to-end recruitment documentation

Jan 2004 – Jan 2005 · 1 yr

• CONSULTANT, BUSINESS ADVISORY SERVICES-
• Assisted a 10 member consulting team in conducting feasibility study and market analysis for setting up of Biotech Parks across various locations in India.
• HR TRAINEE, HUMAN CAPITAL -
• Assisted Senior HR Consultants in restructuring couple of Government establishments through effective Manpower planning and optimal Staffing.