May 2020 – May 2021 · 1 yr · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• At Visa, I was the dedicated Talent Acquisition partner for the core Data Platform organization, a global team at the heart of Visa's data strategy.
• I was responsible for hiring the world-class technology and leadership talent needed to build, scale, and maintain Visa's petabyte-scale data infrastructure. This foundational platform provides sustainable data and platform services that power Visa's global analytics and business intelligence. I successfully built out teams across several key domains, including Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Data-as-a-Service (DaaS), Technical Product Management, and the PMO & Business Management office, ensuring Visa had the engineering and product leadership required to innovate in the FinTech space.

May 2018 – Apr 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos

• As Recruiting Leader, I directed the comprehensive talent strategy for Philips' core technology and product divisions in India. In this capacity, I partnered closely with the executive team, including the India CEO, to advise on critical talent decisions that shaped the organization's future.
• I led and mentored a high-performing team of TA professionals to hire critical talent across organization. My leadership also extended to driving pivotal change initiatives, including a successful insourcing project, HR technology evaluations, setting up foundational team for high end confidential technologies and a revitalized program that reshaped our talent landscape.

Oct 2016 – Apr 2018 · 1 yr 6 mos

• We at Philips are questioning ourselves hard on the current hiring practices and bringing in the latest innovation to get the best talent.
• While I continue to hire for R&D/Technology/Product verticals the objective is not just limited to close positions/fill roles. The talent sourcing scope is much larger and I devote a significant time working on questions and debating. Some of those are mentioned below.
• How does one defines the competition? When does a competition becomes irrelevant from a hiring stand point? Has the time come to define a new set of competitors/innovators and tap a talent pool that has a completely fresh perspective? What kind of people and which industries will define our future success?
• In the journey to finds answers to some of these, we have gathered some astonishing information and are now processing the information into intent.

Sep 2010 – Sep 2016 · 6 yrs · Multiple Locations (Pune, Bangalore, Mumbai, Chennai, Gurgaon) · Hybrid

• Recruited into a series of progressively senior roles within Allegis' RPO division, deployed on long-term assignments to design and lead talent acquisition solutions for major global clients. Evolved from a foundational member of a new RPO implementation to a team manager and strategic leader responsible for client delivery, team development, and operational excellence.
• Key Achievements & Responsibilities:
• Strategic Client Partnership (American Express):
• Served as a foundational member of the initial 2-person team that successfully transitioned and launched the American Express RPO account.
• Progressed through multiple leadership roles, ultimately managing hiring operations for South & West India and playing a pivotal role in Amex's expansion strategy.
• Built a leadership hiring team from scratch in Bangalore, which led to the complete elimination of vendor usage for Director-level hiring in 2013, driving significant cost savings.
• Established a Technology Hiring Center of Excellence (COE) to streamline recruitment and improve cost efficiency.
• High-Velocity Project Leadership (HSBC):
• Deployed as an on-site Recruitment Relationship Manager to lead a high-stakes hiring project for HSBC Technologies' Application Development & Maintenance division.
• Led a 6-member team and successfully delivered over 100 offers within a 45-day period against a forecasted annual volume of 600+ positions.
• Owned the complete delivery lifecycle, including hiring strategy, business reporting, and senior stakeholder/escalation management.
• Internal Leadership & Consulting (Allegis / MasterCard):
• Promoted to an internal management role responsible for sourcing and hiring mid-to-senior level talent for multiple Allegis Group operating companies.
• Delivered on complex, high-priority leadership mandates for clients such as MasterCard and L-Brands.
• Team Building & Mentorship:
• Consistently hired, trained, and mentored teams of recruiters, instilling a "servant leadership" philosophy

Jun 2007 – Aug 2010 · 3 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Team Manager Sept, 2009 –Sept, 2010
• Account Lead Jan 2009-Aug 2009
• Sourcing Specialist June 2007-Dec 2008
• Managing a team of 9 sourcing specialist and 2 locations (Tampa & Austin)
• . Responsible for people, performance,reporting and business reviews
• Experienced in using diverse source mix which includes sources beyond the job boards like Social Media, Networking, and Referral generation.
• Reputation for being the “go to person” for urgent or difficult to fill client roles because of recruiting and requirement understanding skills, to support a critical account.
• Worked with expatriates who are in the process or have returned to India and looking for opportunities.
• Highly involved in the recruiting and functional training of new hires.
• Complete responsibility for client satisfaction, people & performance management, business and process transition and execution.
• Travelled to the Allegis corporate office in the US for a two week business visit to understand client needs and their work process. Successfully transitioned knowledge to the team in India.