Feb 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• Spearheaded global technology hiring across India, the UK, and South Africa, successfully closing 100% of requisitions for Technology and Product Engineering, Cloud Tech, Data Engineering, and IT Security roles.
• ATR approvals and setting up weekly hiring manager meetings for job postings and filling the requisitions
• Partnered with global stakeholders to align recruitment strategies with business objectives, ensuring
• seamless hiring processes and strategic collaboration.
• Optimized job descriptions using Textio, improving candidate engagement and reducing time-to-fill by
• 20%.
• Managed hiring boards and interview panels using Jira, Trello, and Wrike, streamlining workflows and
• enhancing recruitment efficiency.
• Championed DE&I initiatives, achieving 45% women hires in technology roles and presenting insights on global hiring trends to senior leadership.
• Key Achievements and Awards:
• Reduced cost-to-hire significantly, earning recognition and a 6-month UK business visa.
• Built new teams of Product Engineers, Cloud Engineers, and Data Engineers, supporting business growth.
• Awarded the Think Big and Bold Award in London and won Travelopia Visionary Company Award
• 2024.
• Partnered with top bootcamps and technology schools to source and build dynamic, skilled engineering teams for different business units.

Apr 2022 – Aug 2022 · 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Led a team of 6 tech recruiters, driving technology hiring for unicorn startups and product companies
• across AI/ML, blockchain, web3, and leadership roles.
• Developed and implemented strategic hiring plans aligned with product growth roadmaps, improving
• recruitment efficiency by 25%.
• Optimized hiring processes, ensuring timely acquisition of top talent and reducing time-to-hire by 15%.
• Conducted market analysis and competitive benchmarking to inform recruitment strategies and drive
• successful outcomes.

Nov 2018 – Mar 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Directed recruitment for US, India, and global remote roles, reducing time-to-hire by 30% and improving candidate quality.
• Managed a high-performing recruitment team, providing mentorship and strategic guidance to exceed hiring targets.
• Leveraged ATS platforms (GreenHouse, JazzHR) and project management tools (Wrike, Slack, Trello) to streamline operations and enhance team collaboration.
• Spearheaded talent acquisition for eCommerce and internet sectors, hiring for Backend, Frontend, UX, QA, PM, and AM roles.
• Organized tech events, workshops, and hackathons to enhance candidate engagement and retention.

Jun 2017 – Nov 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Managed and delivered RPO programs for leading product companies, including Flipkart, Walmart, Cohesity and Sahaj Software.
• Hired for senior-level roles, including SDEs, EMs, Architects, Product Managers, and leadership hiring.
• Delivered tailored recruitment solutions, ensuring alignment with client needs and business objectives.

Jan 2016 – Sep 2016 · 8 mos

• Individual contributor recruiter for contract staffing
• Tech recruitment for IT services clients
• mentoring junior recruiters

Sep 2013 – Dec 2015 · 2 yrs 3 mos · Bangalore

• Technical Recruitment & Market Research: Conducted end-to-end recruitment for clients across product and IT services, including sourcing, screening, and onboarding candidates for diverse roles.
• Tech Volume Hiring & Hiring Events: Managed high-volume recruitment drives and organized large-scale hiring events, ensuring seamless coordination and execution.
• Client Engagement & Stakeholder Management: Partnered with clients to understand hiring needs, coordinated interview drives, and provided regular updates on recruitment progress.
• Mentorship & Team Leadership: Mentored and trained junior recruiters, improving team performance and ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Global Tech Recruitment (Zinnov Client Location):
• Built talent pipelines for tech events in Santa Clara, Houston, and New York, recruiting for top companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Samsung, and EMC2.
• Organized and coordinated Return to India hiring campaigns in Sunnyvale, CA, attracting top talent for Indian tech roles.
• Sourced and engaged tech audiences for webinars on Smart Cities, IoT, Autonomous Cars, and Artificial Intelligence, enhancing employer branding and talent pipelines.
• Key Skills Applied: Startup hiring, global tech hiring, stakeholder management, strategic hiring, and technical recruitment.
• Key Achievements:
• Successfully managed high-volume recruitment drives for diverse clients, ensuring timely fulfillment of hiring needs.
• Played a pivotal role in organizing global tech events and webinars, enhancing employer branding and talent acquisition strategies.
• Mentored and trained junior recruiters, improving team efficiency and performance.

Jan 2008 – Jan 2012 · 4 yrs · India

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