Nov 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 4 mos

Dec 2021 – Present · 4 yrs 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• At Multiplier, I currently lead the end-to-end Global Leadership hiring across all the Functions, partnering directly with founders and C-suite on all Director, VP and CXO hiring across APAC, EMEA & US.
• Joined Multiplier at ~20 employees and played a key role in scaling the company to 560+ people globally, building multiple teams from scratch, especially Product, GTM and key leadership benches during hypergrowth.
• Built the entire Product organisation from scratch - Product Management, Product Marketing (PMM), Product Design, Product Analytics and Engineering leadership, without using external agencies, including role architecture, interview loops, scorecards and bar-raising standards.
• Directly leading global Leadership & Executive hiring for Directors, VPs and CXOs across all the Functions, consistently closing critical, first-of-its-kind roles and strengthening the company’s leadership spine.
• Individually saved over US$ 1.2M in agency and retained-search fees purely through hands-on headhunting, building proactive leadership pipelines, conducting deep market mapping and owning search end-to-end.
• Lead global Talent Acquisition for Product, GTM, Finance, Operations, People & Culture. I have managed and mentored a TA team focused on niche hiring, elevating sourcing quality, outbound narratives and candidate experience for senior talent.
• Join me in shaping the future at Multiplier, where together we can reach new heights of innovation and leadership.

Jan 2015 – Dec 2021 · 6 yrs 11 mos · India

• As the Founder of Axcelovate, I established a premier headhunting firm dedicated to sourcing niche talent exclusively for product startups across India. With a strategic focus on empowering early-stage startups, Axcelovate has been instrumental in sculpting foundational teams pivotal for organizational scaling and innovation.
• Starting with collaborations with software companies in our local city, we expanded our reach, supporting product startups throughout Karnataka and subsequently across the nation. Our expertise lies in identifying and engaging top-tier passive candidates for a variety of roles spanning Tech, Non-Tech, AI/Machine Learning, and Leadership positions.
• Over the years, we have partnered with leading companies such as WhatFix, Chargebee, Singular, Facilio, Dream11, Signzy, Yellow.ai, Slintel, Hubilo, Multiplier, Pefin, HackerEarth, Active.ai, Neva Ventures Moengage etc., successfully filling numerous crucial positions. Our approach combines deep industry connections with a robust candidate database, nurtured over decades through strategic networking.
• Driven by a passion for contributing to the success of startups, we thrive on matching exceptional talent with transformative career opportunities. At Axcelovate, we measure our success by the impact of our placements—how well individuals thrive within their new roles and how effectively our client organizations achieve their post-hire goals.
• Despite the complexities and high costs associated with headhunting, Axcelovate is committed to offering these specialized services at minimal cost. Our dedication stems from a genuine desire to see our client companies flourish. To this day, Axcelovate continues to be a passionate ally to numerous early and growth-stage startups, consistently delivering the best talent solutions in the industry.

Aug 2013 – Jan 2015 · 1 yr 5 mos · Remote

Apr 2012 – Jul 2013 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bangalore

• As a Sr. HR Advisor I was responsible to lead a team of HR Advisors and ensure the smooth delivery of HR Operational activities for Applied Materials India with a Headcount of close to 1500+ employees, I was responsible for the resolution/clarification of Manager, employee and HR queries & concerns pertaining to policies & procedures.
• I owned the Staffing Audit for Applied Materials in APAC region that included Applied Materials India, China, Japan, Singapore, Korea and Taiwan centers. I was responsible to ensure that every single offer that is rolled out in the Asia Pacific region by Applied Materials, adhered to the structure and process that had been laid out.
• At Applied Materials, I was given the responsibility of redesigning/revamping multiple Human Resource processes/policies and initiatives including Compliance related documentations, Exit Process, Induction process etc.
• Some of the processes that I have executed successfully include, designing/revamping the New Employee On-boarding Process for Applied Materials India, redesigning the Domestic Relocation policy & process for India Employees, designing the New Hire On-boarding project for Applied Materials - APAC Region etc. Also I was actively involved in HR Analytics and Data Reporting, for which I have received multiple appreciations and awards at India & APAC level.
• My main focus in this position was to drive a positive manager and employee experience with the HR team, advise managers & employees on HR policies/processes/tools and guide them accordingly, responsible for HR Analytics & Reporting and work on new initiatives to drive positive employee experience. My role involved participating in various HR projects at India and APAC level and was involved in working very closely with the APAC HR Operations Team on various reports and assignments.

Oct 2010 – Apr 2012 · 1 yr 6 mos · Bangalore

• As a HR Consultant, I was responsible for supporting HR generalist activities for various Extended Development Centers comprising a head count of 400+ employees,
• conduct one on one's with employees, handle employee queries related to policies & processes, conduct pre-exit and exit interviews with the employees, taking care of the joining formalities and the induction sessions for the new joiners. Preparing payroll inputs and reporting metrics appropriately.

Apr 2010 – Aug 2010 · 4 mos · Bangalore

• My role at Verisign as a Management Trainee in HR involved, working on the Talent Acquisition initiatives and HR Strategies for Verisign India.

Sep 2006 – Aug 2007 · 11 mos · Bangalore

• As a HR Advisor my role was to provide performance and code related advice to the Leadership, handle Employee Queries and advise Managers with regards to Discipline Management, training the new joiners on the Discipline management Process, provide information, advice and guidance to employees, Managers, HR Business partners & Leaders in the relevant HR areas.