Apr 2022 – Feb 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · United States · Remote

• Ph.D. in Project & Strategic Management (AI and automation focus, currently on hold)

Oct 2021 – Oct 2022 · 1 yr · Seattle, Washington, United States · Hybrid

• Position eliminated
• AWS - Shared Services Team (SST)
• 1. Specialized Recruiting for SDM L6 Roles:
• Led hiring for Level 6 Software Development Managers (SDMs) across AWS teams.
• Collaborated with sister teams for other senior roles (TPM L6, PMT L6, L7).
• Utilized a structured skill matrix for evaluating technical depth and leadership potential.
• 2. Interview & Evaluation Optimization:
• Developed a structured hiring process with skill matrix evaluations, technical discussions, GitHub portfolio reviews, and scenario-based Q&A.
• Ensured alignment with Amazon’s Leadership Principles, focusing on Think Big & Bias for Action.
• Led interview debriefs, enhancing candidate experience and feedback quality.
• 3. Mentoring & Process Improvement:
• Coached new recruiters through Bootcamps, best practices, and 1:1 mentoring.
• Developed SOPs and documentation for consistency across teams.
• 4. Pipeline Management & Hiring Results:
• Managed recruitment pipeline, closing long-standing hard-to-fill positions.
• Focused on diversity hiring to ensure balanced, inclusive teams.
• 5. Global Hiring Initiatives:
• Ran recruitment Pods (PODs) across AWS geographies, including Canada, ensuring streamlined global hiring processes.
• Results:
• 1. Accelerated Hiring Cycle:
• Reduced time-to-hire by 30% with structured, data-driven processes.
• Closed long-open roles (6+ months) in under a month.
• 2. High Offer Acceptance & Retention:
• Achieved 21 SDM offer acceptances within 12 months.
• Focused on candidate experience, leadership principles, and high retention rates.
• 3. Recognition & Performance Awards:
• Recognized as a Top 20 contributor within AWS Utility Computing.
• Awarded Outstanding Performance for leadership principles, customer obsession, and ownership.
• Helped secure the first 3 SDM offers within 90 days.
• 4. Diversity & Inclusion:
• Key diversity hires for AWS, enhancing team inclusivity.
• 🔗 Work Sample: Strategic Project : https://awssdminterviewprep-sharedserv.splashthat.com/

May 2018 – Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 4 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · On-site

• ● Managed end-to-end technical recruiting across multiple Fortune 500 clients including Meta (Reality Labs, FAIR, NPE), Salesforce, and Gap Inc.
• ● Specialized in recruiting for high-impact roles: Software Engineers, Frontend Developers, UX Designers, TPMs, and ML/AI Engineers.
• ● Owned the full hiring lifecycle — sourcing, technical screening, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, onboarding, visa processing, and compliance.
• ● Managed VMS platforms: WAND (Facebook), Fieldglass (Salesforce), IQNavigator (Gap).
• ● Worked with diverse work authorizations including H1B, OPT, EADs, TN, GC, and more.
• ● Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and hiring managers, contributing to a 200% placement success rate in Year 1.
• 💼 Key Highlight: Recruiting for Meta (Facebook) — Reality Labs, FAIR, NPE
• ● Scaled engineering teams within Reality Labs (AR/VR, CV, Sensor Fusion, Edge ML), FAIR (LLMs, Multimodal AI, ML Infrastructure), and NPE (Full-stack, GenAI builders, iOS/Android).
• ● Sourced and placed candidates from elite talent pools: PhDs, ex-founders, Nvidia, Apple, DeepMind, OpenAI, AR/VR startups.
• ● Built a structured candidate screening system focused on keyword optimization, skill-matrix mapping, technical storytelling, and project implementation depth.
• ● Delivered comprehensive candidate submissions with tailored write-ups, GitHub portfolios, code samples, and availability insights.
• ● Provided role-specific interview prep (e.g., React/JS stack breakdowns, accessibility testing, debugging, architecture walkthroughs).
• ● Represented Infotech Sourcing at the Meta Supplier Summit, collaborating with vendors and hiring managers to streamline interview processes.
• ● Visited placed contractors onsite at Meta HQ (Menlo Park) to collect feedback, resolve challenges, and better understand role-specific success factors.

Aug 2016 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Managed the full-cycle technical recruiting process, including sourcing, reviewing, screening resumes, interviewing qualified candidates, and selecting potential candidates to submit for more than 30 clients.
• Processed new hire paperwork, including offer letters, W-4, I-9, and conducted background checks, reference checks, and insurance enrollments.
• Created and built strong client relationships with partners and potential customers, contributing to business development and fostering long-term partnerships.
• Provided ongoing support to candidates placed, ensuring client satisfaction and building a referral network.
• Supervised and effectively led a team in recruiting efforts, optimizing time-to-fill and reducing recruitment expenses.
• Handled contract/C2H positions and managed work permit statuses, including H1B, H4EAD, OPT, L1, L2/EAD, GC, and TN.
• Played an instrumental role in developing a passive candidate database and successfully recruited candidates in a variety of skill sets.
• Demonstrated a proven track record of building and managing solid partnerships with both direct and third-party vendors and hiring managers.
• Actively participated in career fairs and professional association conferences to attract and recruit top talent.
• Specialized in recruiting for various roles, including Frontend Developers, FullStack Developers, UX Designers, UI Designers, and positions ranging from entry-level to architect level.
• Success Rate: 21 placements for UI Developer & Full-Stack developer roles (In companies like Apple, Cisco, Intuit, American Express, Oath, PayPal, Hitachi, Kaiser etc.)

Apr 2016 – Jul 2016 · 3 mos · Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Led end-to-end recruitment activities for IT professionals in the IT & Healthcare services industry, sourcing, screening, and hiring candidates for multiple projects and assignments.
• Partnered with high-profile clients, providing full-cycle recruiting services to meet their talent acquisition needs.
• Successfully placed 4 candidates in the first Quarter in Business Analyst roles within the IT & Healthcare industries, including placements at Capital One and Nova Southeastern University.
• Conducted comprehensive candidate screening and interviewing processes, evaluating qualifications and assessing cultural fit.
• Collaborated with hiring managers to understand job requirements and provided guidance on sourcing strategies.
• Managed candidate pipelines, coordinating interviews, handling negotiations, and facilitating smooth onboarding processes.
• Maintained accurate and up-to-date candidate and placement records, utilizing efficient database systems.
• Actively participated in weekly recruitment meetings and conference calls, troubleshooting challenging positions and addressing client issues.
• Established strong relationships with vendors, fostering partnerships to generate new business opportunities.
• Utilized effective communication strategies and success metrics to drive positive outcomes and client satisfaction.

Apr 2011 – Aug 2013 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Mumbai Area

• In operations working with Avery Dennison.
• Conducted daily reconciliation of lockbox balances, ensuring accurate correction of errors (SUM & MICR) if any.
• Achieved at least 95% SLA delivery and reduced turnaround time (TAT).
• Managed weekly closure of accounts receivable (AR) books and prepared SIPOC, flow-charts, UPP, and training plans.
• Assisted in month-end closure of AR books and supported internal, CMMI/ISO, and SOX audits.
• Led the development and validation of customer segmentation, derived customer value metrics, analyzed and interpreted data trends, and fulfilled ad-hoc modeling/analysis requests.
• Presented executive reports to senior management on financial and market implications.
• Implemented customer relationship management (CRM) strategies, identifying variations in customer behavior, desires, responsiveness, and demographics.
• Efficiently mapped business requirements and processes to technical solutions.