May 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• At Disney+ Hotstar, I proudly serve as a Talent Advisor for key teams, playing a pivotal role in shaping our technology and innovation:
• Engineering: Partnering closely with the CTO’s office to define our technical vision; supporting Subscriptions & Payments to drive revenue; and ensuring flawless execution through Program Management.
• Product Management: Collaborating with the strategic minds behind the success of our platform.
• Design: Working with teams that create exceptional user experiences that set us apart.
• I’m driven by a passion for overcoming challenges and making a meaningful impact. Lately, I’ve developed a strong interest in data analysis and find great satisfaction in tracking growth and success metrics. Whether it’s closing a tough-to-fill Architect position or enhancing the interviewer and candidate experience, I thrive on implementing data-driven solutions.
• Over the years, I’ve gained invaluable experience designing engineering interview frameworks, improving both interviewer and candidate journeys, standardizing job descriptions, creating learning programs for our talent community, and launching initiatives like interviewer recognition programs to elevate the hiring process.
• My mission is more than just filling roles—it’s about forming strategic partnerships with hiring managers, stakeholders, and candidates to build an efficient, high-impact hiring process.

Jan 2018 – May 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• As a Principal Recruiter, I led the expansion of Engineering and Product teams, focusing on executive and senior-level hires. I transformed Talent Acquisition processes by implementing best practices and leveraging automation tools to boost efficiency and quality of hire.
• In addition to streamlining recruitment, I drove talent branding initiatives, strengthening our employer brand and attracting top-tier candidates. By aligning hiring strategies with business goals and using data-driven insights, I ensured our talent acquisition efforts were both agile and impactful, contributing directly to the company's growth and success.

Apr 2015 – Nov 2017 · 2 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Solely managed Talent Acquisition efforts for Engineering, Product, Analytics, and Design, shaping the organizational workforce.
• Spearheaded the monumental growth of the Engineering team, expanding it from a modest 30-member unit to a formidable force of 150.
• Pioneered the establishment of gold-standard recruitment practices, refining the interview process, conducting meticulous debriefs, and elevating the overall candidate experience.
• Drove a culture of employee referrals, harnessing the power of internal networks for talent acquisition.
• Worked hand in hand with the Founder/CEO and senior leadership, ensuring seamless execution of end-to-end hiring strategies.
• Took full charge of candidate management, navigating offer negotiations, orchestrating offer roll-outs, managing onboarding processes, and meticulously handling documentation.
• Successfully filled critical leadership positions including C-suite, managerial, IC level hiring.
• Led comprehensive company road-mapping exercises and conducted thorough market studies, informing strategic decision-making.
• Established benchmark standards for compensation, ensuring competitive remuneration packages.
• Achieved a remarkable milestone of 100% in-house hiring, demonstrating self-sufficiency and organizational prowess.

May 2014 – Mar 2015 · 10 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Involved in executive search and passive talent acquisition (Head-hunting) for e-commerce start-ups like Oyo Rooms, Flipkart, Amazon, and Hike.
• Extensive experience in Leadership Hiring, devising innovative strategies for reaching passive talent pools and building candidate databases.
• Executed high-level search assignments for engineering startups at the CXO level.
• Expertise in closing critical leadership positions for Engineering and Product orgs, including Executive, Managerial, and IC roles.

Dec 2013 – Feb 2014 · 2 mos

• Here was my first exposure to the HR world, where I played a significant role in HR analytics, providing insightful recommendations to executive leaders.