Nandish Deshmukh (He/Him/His)

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India12 yrs 1 mo experience

AI ML PractitionerAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Expert in building high-performing AI/ML teams.
Proven track record in strategic talent acquisition.
Passionate about fostering diverse and inclusive teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic talent acquisition expert in the AI and Machine Learning sectors.

Contact

nandish_deshmukh@intuit.com LinkedIn

Skills

Core Skills

Ai-power InnovationArchitect SolutionsOrchestrate Impact

Other Skills

ASICBenefits NegotiationCC (Programming Language)C++Classical MLCommunicationContent Distribution NetworksCraigslistCustomer ServiceDatabasesDistributed SystemsElectronicsEmail MarketingExecutive Search

About

Right now, I'm focused on finding exceptional Sr. Staff and Principal Engineers to join Intuit (TurboTax, QuickBooks, Mailchimp, Credit Karma). We're not just looking for coders, but Builders who can: Architect Solutions: Take projects from concept to completion. Orchestrate Impact: Drive collaboration and scale solutions. AI-Power Innovation: Leverage AI to push boundaries. Break Boundaries: Own the entire customer experience. Master the Stack: Bring deep full-stack expertise. Live the Customer: Prioritize customer-centric solutions. If you're ready to build something that impacts millions, let's connect! Beyond Intuit, I have a proven track record of building high-performing teams. For over three years at Amazon, I've specialized in recruiting top-tier talent for cutting-edge Machine Learning initiatives, including Computer Vision, NLP, Deep Learning, and Forecasting. My experience also includes leading global sourcing strategies at Akamai. I'm passionate about fostering diverse and inclusive teams that drive innovation. My mission is to connect exceptional talent with opportunities to shape the future of technology. Whether you're a seasoned Principal Engineer, a Machine Learning expert, or simply curious about career opportunities at Intuit, I'd love to connect. Let's build something extraordinary together. 🚀

Experience

Intuit

Staff Talent Scout

Jan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

Sculpting the Future of AI at Intuit. As a Staff Talent Scout, I'm at the vanguard of identifying and engaging top-tier Senior Staff, Principal, and Leadership talent. My mission? To bring visionary AI, Platform, and Product leaders into Intuit's fold, driving groundbreaking innovation.

GenAIClassical MLDistributed SystemsLarge Language Models (LLM)AI-Power InnovationArchitect Solutions

Amazon

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Jun 2021 – Jan 2025 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

My tenure at Amazon India was defined by a singular mission: to propel Amazon's AI/ML and Senior Engineering capabilities forward through strategic talent acquisition. For over three years, I dove deep into the ecosystem, not just sourcing, but actively building foundational science teams from inception (0-1) and scaling them to significant maturity (to N). I crafted robust talent pipelines by harnessing extensive market research, attending key industry conferences, and fostering vital in-person connections. This dynamic engagement ensured the consistent influx of diverse, highly qualified individuals who were instrumental in advancing Amazon's critical technical initiatives.

GenAIClassical MLNatural Language Processing (NLP)AI-Power InnovationOrchestrate Impact

Akamai technologies

Senior Talent Sourcing and Research Specialist

Sep 2018 – Jun 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

I was instrumental in executing global sourcing best practices, developing and implementing innovative methods to deliver qualified and diverse candidate pools aligned with business needs and local legislation. My expertise lay in robust talent mapping for all niche requirements and providing strategic insights to guide future hiring plans. A significant achievement was building some of the core engineering teams from 0-1 and scaling it from 1-N. I also took pride in mentoring and upskilling my team, fostering a collaborative and knowledgeable sourcing environment.

Crowdstaffing

4 roles

Assistant Resource Manager

Feb 2018 – Aug 2018 · 6 mos

@ Zynom Technologies Pvt Ltd (Client: Google Inc.)

Sr. Talent Acquisition Lead

Dec 2016 – Jan 2018 · 1 yr 1 mo

Talent Acquisition Lead

Promoted

Jan 2015 – Dec 2016 · 1 yr 11 mos

As a key player in talent acquisition, I was at the forefront of securing exceptional professionals for industry titans like Google, SpaceX, Apple, and Walmart. My responsibilities spanned the entire recruitment lifecycle, from strategically partnering with Senior Executives and HR for robust demand planning and defining precise position requirements, to executing targeted recruiting plans and skillfully negotiating offer packages. I mastered a diverse array of sourcing techniques, leveraging traditional job boards, internal databases, and employee referrals, while also pioneering non-conventional sourcing methods across platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, Twitter, and Facebook to uncover hidden talent.

Technical Recruiter

Nov 2013 – Dec 2014 · 1 yr 1 mo

During this foundational role, I cultivated a deep understanding of technical roles and candidate identification, laying the groundwork for my subsequent success in lead talent acquisition positions.