kalai Selvi.O

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India4 yrs 9 mos experience

Key Highlights

22 years of recruitment expertise across industries
Specialized in AI and tech recruitment
Proven track record in executive search and leadership hiring

Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic recruitment expert specializing in AI and technology sectors.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical HiringRecruitment Process ImprovementExecutive SearchLeadership HiringRecruitment ManagementClient Relationship Management

Other Skills

AI recruitmentML recruitmentdata science recruitmentengineering recruitmentemployer brandingcandidate experience improvementend-to-end talent acquisitionfull-cycle hiringsourcingscreeningcultural fit assessmentoffer negotiationonboardingend-to-end recruitmentclient engagement

About

I am a recruitment and talent acquisition professional with over 22 years of experience, helping organizations hire the right talent across industries, technologies, and leadership levels. As Co-Founder of LinkzConsultantz, I’ve led successful hiring for startups, MNCs, and software product companies, delivering customized solutions for both niche and high-volume talent needs. I specialize in executive search, leadership hiring, and AI/tech recruitment. My strengths lie in identifying high-impact candidates for roles in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Product Engineering, Technology Leadership, and across all functional domains—from entry-level to CXO. In my current role as HR Consultant at Prorata AI, I work directly with the leadership team of a product-based AI company to hire across core technical roles, improve recruitment processes, and build a future-ready workforce. Over the years, I’ve built a strong reputation for: Deep industry and market understanding High-quality, fast-turnaround hiring Ethical, candidate-focused approach Building long-term partnerships with clients Whether it’s scaling a product company, hiring for a multinational, or building a founding team for a startup—I bring strategic insight, operational excellence, and an extensive talent network to every engagement. 📩 Let’s connect if you're looking for hiring support or open to leadership opportunities in your domain.

Experience

4 yrs 9 mos

Total Experience

Average Tenure

Current Experience

Prorata.ai

Human Resources and Office Manager-India

Oct 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos

As an HR at Prorata AI, a fast-growing AI-driven product company, I lead strategic hiring initiatives across key technical and business roles. I support the leadership team in building a strong, scalable workforce aligned with the company’s innovation goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive end-to-end recruitment for AI, ML, data science, and engineering roles
Partner with founders and hiring managers to understand team structure, project needs, and hiring priorities
Source and assess high-caliber candidates from product companies, startups, and MNCs
Support culture-fit evaluation, interview coordination, and compensation benchmarking
Help establish hiring processes and best practices for a scaling tech environment
Collaborate on employer branding and candidate experience improvement
Key Focus Areas:
Tech hiring: Python, ML, AI/LLM talent, data platforms
Product and engineering teams for AI-driven platforms
Building talent pipelines in niche and emerging tech domains

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Linkzconsultantz-www.linkz.co.in

Co-Founder

Jan 2007 – Present · 19 yrs 5 mos · Bangalore

With 22 years of experience in recruitment, I specialize in executive search, leadership hiring, and end-to-end talent acquisition across industries. As Co-Founder of LinkzConsultantz since 2007, I’ve partnered with MNCs, startups, and software product companies to deliver agile, high-quality hiring solutions.
Our firm supports organizations across India and abroad with customized recruitment services: Executive Search, Middle Management Hiring, Project-Based Hiring, and Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO). I personally manage full-cycle hiring—sourcing, screening, cultural fit assessment, offer negotiation, and onboarding.
I have deep expertise in hiring for AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, Product Engineering, and Leadership roles, but we also excel across all skill sets—from tech to non-tech, junior to C-suite. We’ve helped build teams for fast-growing product companies, enterprise tech providers, and innovation-led businesses.
Known for a consultative and ethical approach, I focus on building long-term partnerships, helping clients scale with the right people and professionals find the right opportunities.
📩 Let’s connect if you're looking for a strategic recruitment partner or exploring new career opportunities.

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Astra management

Associate Manager Recruitment

Nov 2003 – Dec 2006 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Nov 2003 – Dec 2006 (3 yrs 2 mos)
At Astra Management, I led end-to-end recruitment for mid to senior-level positions across industries such as IT, Telecom, Engineering, BFSI, and Manufacturing. My role involved team leadership, direct client engagement, and the execution of strategic hiring mandates for both domestic clients and multinational corporations (MNCs).
Key Responsibilities:
Managed the complete recruitment cycle: requirement gathering, sourcing, screening, interviews, shortlisting, offer rollout, and onboarding
Built and maintained strong relationships with key clients, ensuring seamless hiring and satisfaction across projects
Specialized in hiring for niche roles in software development, infrastructure, ERP, telecom, and core engineering
Led a team of recruiters, monitored performance metrics, and ensured timely delivery of hiring goals
Partnered with hiring managers and HR heads to create job descriptions, define hiring criteria, and conduct skill mapping
Handled confidential and time-sensitive hiring for critical leadership and technical roles
Delivered high-quality talent pipelines through proactive sourcing, headhunting, and database management
Achievements:
Consistently met or exceeded placement targets and TAT (turnaround time) goals
Recognized for building a strong bench of technical talent across fast-growing sectors
Trusted recruitment partner for multiple long-term clients, including MNCs and product-based firms
This experience laid the foundation for my future success in executive search, helping me build the domain knowledge, sourcing strength, and client-handling skills I continue to apply at LinkzConsultantz