Jun 2024 – Oct 2024 · 4 mos

• Driving startup success by tackling hiring and people challenges head-on! I excel at optimising talent acquisition strategies, streamlining hiring processes, and cultivating vibrant organisational cultures.
• 1- Beyondcc: (https://beyondcc.club/), a leading recruitment firm specializing in GTM hiring and Executive Search.
• Identify top tier Sales and Business Development leadership on a global scale. I focus on connecting organizations with exceptional talent who are instrumental in driving growth and innovation, through networking and deep industry insights.
• 2 - SKS Hiring Cube (https://www.krsrk.co.in/ ), a premier Mumbai based executive search firm renowned for recruiting top CXO level and senior talent across Banking, Finance, Insurance, Fund Management, and Technology sectors.
• Strategic Networking: Build relationships with industry leaders and stakeholders to create a strong talent pipeline and boost
• the firm’s reputation in executive search.
• Senior Level Hiring: Spearheaded the recruitment of high impact roles, securing exceptional talent to drive client success.
• Driving Growth: Initiated operational enhancements and expanded client engagement to fuel the firm’s growth.

Nov 2023 – May 2024 · 6 mos

• Voluntary career pause to manage and support a family situation

Jan 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos

• Key driver in CloudSEK’s growth, scaling teams and refining recruitment processes. Responsible for 1 to 2.0
• Team Scaling: Developed strategies that doubled headcount (from 75 to 150) within nine months, expanding both India and global teams.
• Process Optimisation: Simplified hiring through new tools, structured interviews, competency mapping, and enhanced post offer engagement.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partnered with senior leadership to align hiring with business goals.
• Metrics Driven: Leveraged data analytics to refine recruitment strategies and improve candidate experience.
• Culture Catalyst: Led initiatives in employee wellness, grievance handling, and career development.
• Roles Hired: Finance Heads, Sales Leaders, Engineering Leaders, Product Managers, Security Engineers, Threat Researchers (India & Global)

Nov 2020 – Dec 2021 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Scaled the engineering and product teams in India, enhancing the hiring process and company culture.
• Strategic and Hands-on End to End Hiring Process: Enhanced candidate experience and satisfaction, solving problems with a hands-on approach, and managing hiring across all levels.
• Competency Framework: Established a competency framework aligned with organisational goals.
• Market Competitiveness: Led compensation benchmarking, market mapping, and vendor management to stay ahead in tech hiring.
• Data-Driven Improvement: Metric and data driven decision making.
• Technology Stack: Java, Python, Node.js, ReactJS, AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, Swift, and more.

Feb 2020 – Nov 2020 · 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• During the pandemic phase, collaborated with a couple of consulting firms, specialising in senior leadership recruitment for various startups and large product firms.
• Leadership Hiring: Director of Engineering, Product Managers, and Sales Leaders for top companies like Razorpay and Amazon.

Jan 2019 – Feb 2020 · 1 yr 1 mo

• Joined the startup scene in India, aligning recruitment strategies with business goals.
• Strategic Sourcing: Introduced specialised platforms to enhance the recruitment process.
• Team Leadership: Led a high performing team and ensured a collaborative culture.
• Cross sourcing jams and employee referral schemes: For diverse talent pipelines.
• University Relations: Engaged with top institutions (IITs, NITs, BITS and more)
• Technology Stack: Python, Go, Java, AWS, Microservices architecture, and more.

Sep 2017 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr · Florence, Tuscany, Italy

• After a decade in my profession, I pursued a long-held dream by studying Interior Design & Architecture in Florence, Italy. While it didn’t become my main career, I continue to engage in it as a side hustle for friends and family.
• Key Learnings:
• Stepping out of the comfort zone was crucial for both personal and professional growth, allowing me to explore the depth of my creative side.
• This experience broadened my horizons, deepened my understanding of different perspectives, and helped me make impactful and lasting connections.

Aug 2013 – Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 11 mos

• Led full cycle recruitment, managing high volumes while maintaining quality.
• Volume Hiring: Managed 200-250 hires per quarter, maintaining turnaround time and quality.
• Team Management: Mentored and guided high-performing teams to achieve exceptional results.
• High Level Roles: Recruited Director of Engineering, Project Managers, Technical Architects and more, across departments.
• University Relations. Partnered with prestigious institutions like IITs, NITs, COEs, Thapar University, CUSAT, etc. to recruit talent.
• Technology Stack: Java, Big Data, Data Science, UI/UX, Salesforce, .Net, QA.
• Recognition:
• Awarded for Customer Focus - Nov 2014

Jun 2010 – Aug 2013 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Precision hiring for specialised practices across Telecom, Retail, Supply Chain, and more.
• End to End Technology Hiring: Identifying, Screening, Interviewing, Organising hiring events, Post offer to onboarding experience.
• Campus Recruitment: Engaged and coordinated with Universities across different cities within India to attract top talent

Jun 2007 – Mar 2010 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• Recruiting strong technical and non technical talent for top companies across industries, managing end to end processes.