Shashikant MS — CEO
I’m a people-first HR and Talent leader with a player + coach mentality, hands-on when needed, strategic when it matters most. With over a decade of experience across E-commerce, Mobility, EV, SaaS, Fintech, and Transportation, I’ve helped organizations scale from stealth to Series A, Series A to Series B, and even through a billion-dollar Walmart acquisition. Having worked across USA, North America, LATAM, and Asia, I bring a global perspective to building teams and culture. I’ve partnered with visionary investors like Greylock Partners and Magna International, leading people strategies in high-growth, product-driven environments. As an entrepreneur and operator, I’ve built HR and TA functions from the ground up, setting up scalable processes, playbooks, and culture frameworks that enable organizations to hire smarter and grow faster. My focus is on balancing strategy with execution, building inclusive, high-performing teams while fostering leadership growth and operational excellence. Expertise: Talent Strategy | HR Operations | Leadership Development | Employer Branding | Compensation & Benefits | Employee Engagement | Culture Building | Performance Management | Executive Search | HRIS & ATS Implementation Grounded in strong knowledge of the Ontario Employment Standards Act (ESA) and Human Rights Code, I aim to create workplaces that are compliant, equitable, and inspiring. #TalentAcquisition #HumanResources #Leadership #EmployerBranding #DiversityandInclusion #Onboarding #TalentManagement #CareerAdvice
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned HR and Talent Acquisition leader with expertise in E-commerce, SaaS, and Fintech.
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Experience: 12 yrs 9 mos
Career Highlights
- Over a decade of HR experience across multiple industries.
- Expert in building scalable HR processes and culture frameworks.
- Global perspective with experience in North America, LATAM, and Asia.
Work Experience
S.i. Systems
Senior Partner (5 mos)
Global HR Staffing
HR and Talent Partner (8 mos)
Prodigy Book
Director (3 yrs)
HASHI
Headhunter (1 yr 2 mos)
Axiamatic
Director Talent Acquisition (1 yr 2 mos)
Yulu
Talent Acquisition Manager (2 yrs 3 mos)
Flipkart
Talent Acquisition Partner (1 yr 8 mos)
GE Digital
Talent Acquisition Specialist (2 yrs 11 mos)
Artech L.L.C.
Executive Staffing (9 mos)
Radiant Systems Inc
Recruiter (7 mos)
CMC LTD
Embedded internship (5 mos)
Education
Entrepreneur at Indian School of Business
Advanced Diploma in Business Administration/Management at Welingkar Institute of Management
Bachelor of Technology at Geethanjali College of Engineering and Technology
at Kendriya Vidyalaya
The Entrepreneurship Hatchery at University of Toronto