Jan 2023 – Jan 2025 · 2 yrs

• In this newly created role and program, I worked at the intersection of government, industry and academia. I led the policy development, strategic programs design and implementation of new talent programs in the space of AI, Quantum Tech and Life Sciences.

Jan 2023 – Jan 2024 · 1 yr

• I was a part of a 3 member selection panel for the prestigious Chevening CRISP Fellowship award.

Aug 2022 – Sep 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo

• I led this program and team at a time when the organisation was first starting to invest in early career talent from the perspective of succession frameworks and building diverse teams. My team and I worked on foundational priorities that involved extensive cross-functional collaboration, change management and defining success balancing agility with long term focus.

Jul 2021 – Feb 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

• I led two specific programs in this role - Global DEI strategy for Atlassian's early in career programs and DEI for Talent Acquisition in India. The work done was foundational in nature as the organisation was taking its first steps towards building an ambitious, scalable and sustainable approach to diversity and inclusion.

Oct 2020 – Feb 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos

• I led Atlassian's Early Careers & University programs for India and Europe that involved setting these programs from ground-up to deliver 2-2.5x yearly growth. A key highlights of these programs were defining customer maps and value, change management and Atlassian's positioning as an employer of choice with a view to set up Atlassian for success and growth in India and Europe. I led a bar raising team of managers and individual contributors who challenge what we knew and didn't know, innovate for building diverse teams and build for sustainable scale.

Jan 2018 – Oct 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

• I partnered with LinkedIn's key and large enterprise accounts globally across the Talent Solutions suite of products. I advised and consulted with them to leverage our suite of Talent Solutions enabling them to be successful with their Talent objectives; covering Talent Analytics, Employer Branding, Optimizing and Scaling Recruiting Strategies. I also consulted with them on operationalizing people analytics in their organizations and building data-driven mindset and culture. This allowed me to partner with our clients across functions such as Talent, Strategy and Branding.
• Additionally, I led the Product Champion program for the APAC region, a VoC program that is a conduit for product stakeholders - customers, product marketing and product SMEs.

Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 · 2 yrs

• As a partner to the Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIBs) Programs, I facilitate conversations for APAC employees around three themes - Intent vs Impact, Cultural Humility and Microaggressions.
• EnableIn is an Employee Resource Group at LinkedIn. Our mission is to create awareness and belonging moments for LinkedIn employees around disabilities and mental health. A few key initiatives that I have planned and executed include - hosting mental health panels, experiential events for employees to sensitize and educate towards People with Disabilities (PwD). I also represent LinkedIn at industry events around the Diversity and Inclusion theme.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• As a part of the global leadership team of Advanced Analytics, I led the Org Design & Effectiveness Strategy across our teams in the USA, UK and Asia. My focus was on building and scaling the 3 pillars of a successful business - People, Process and Technology.
• Reporting to the global business leader and working with his leadership team, I was involved in identifying and executing our strategic priorities and initiatives partnering with cross-functional stakeholders. I was responsible for planning and execution of our efforts in the areas of Scaling Analytics products and solutions, Operationalizing Efficiencies, Program Management Office, Capacity Planning and Resource Utilization, Talent Management, Internal and External Branding, , Capex and F&A compliance.

Jan 2014 – Jan 2016 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

• Responsible for setting up and leading the Talent Acquisition CoE to enable India growth as global preferred location. Consulted with global business leaders and stakeholders for talent needs to support seeding and expansion of new capabilities. Managed a team across India sites to service business needs through improved sourcing efficiencies, stakeholder management and candidate engagement initiatives. Led adoption of recruiting tools and systems for structured reporting and analytics.
• Led a team of APAC recruiters to drive best cost centers strategy for high-growth business lines. Responsible for streamlining headcount and budget forecasting and reporting. Developed competency frameworks, subsequent communication and coaching of career enhancement opportunities to promote internal movements.