Mar 2024 – Jan 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bengaluru

• Built an AI-based financial markets platform for institutional wealth management.
• Led product development from concept to Beta and MVP launch.
• Scouted investors for $5M funding to scale the product.
• Exited by selling the MVP/IP to a financial technology company, recovering initial investment.

Aug 2023 – Feb 2024 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• I am currently leading strategic talent acquisition efforts and implementing efficient recruitment processes to drive organizational growth and scalability. I am managing leadership hiring for critical technical roles, ensuring seamless talent acquisition across various technology domains. My expertise lies in optimizing hiring workflows by reducing onboarding time through process automation and Internal Job Posting (IJP) enhancements. I excel by establishing a Recruitment Center of Excellence (COE), standardizing processes, and leveraging data-driven insights to improve hiring efficiency.

Dec 2022 – Aug 2023 · 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• I have successfully implemented the VMS (Fieldglass) platform, significantly reducing the day-to-hire and improving recruitment efficiency. Developed and deployed a data-driven dashboard, enhancing accuracy, streamlining reporting, and enabling better decision-making. I led end-to-end recruitment strategies, including workforce planning, talent acquisition, and onboarding, reducing time-to-fill while hiring top-tier talent. Managed RPO partnerships, SOW implementations, and vendor negotiations to drive cost optimization and process efficiencies.

Nov 2020 – Nov 2022 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka

• I am specialized in forming a dedicated Staffing unit and built a high-performing internal recruitment team from scratch, scaling it to support technology talent acquisition. I led the implementation of an Applicant Tracking System, streamlining recruitment workflows, reducing time-to-fill, and cutting hiring costs. My expertise lies in establishing a Recruitment Center of Excellence (COE), standardizing processes, improving quality of hire, and strengthening stakeholder relationships. Adapted recruitment strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic, ensuring business continuity through remote hiring, digital onboarding, and process agility.

Dec 2018 – Nov 2020 · 1 yr 11 mos · Bengaluru · On-site

• I have pioneered recruitment for the GCC setup of CIFC, a New York-based asset management firm, in Bangalore, successfully hiring the CTO, core engineers, and HR team to drive strategic operations. I have designed and implemented recruitment dashboards and audit mechanisms, improving process compliance and enabling real-time, data-driven hiring decisions. My expertise lies in managing the talent acquisition, filling critical positions per month during the pandemic, ensuring 100% business continuity. Developed a vendor management framework, reducing recruitment costs and enhancing vendor performance through KPI-driven evaluations.

Nov 2016 – Nov 2018 · 2 yrs

• I have recognized for building and scaling an internal recruitment team from scratch to multiple members, including recruiters, team leads, account & delivery managers, and a sales manager, creating a strong talent delivery ecosystem. My expertise lies in developing and implementing recruitment metrics and performance dashboards, enabling data-driven insights and process optimization. Furthermore, I established a Recruitment Center of Excellence (COE) with a strategic focus on technology hiring, improving quality and efficiency. Expanded external billable headcount over four years, driving exponential growth in operational capacity and client deliverables.

May 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 6 mos

Jul 2011 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Provided end-to-end account & delivery management solutions to 5xx+ high net-worth clients.
• Achieved 80%-90% of the targeted budget YoY.
• Implemented efficient screening practices, ensuring <8% no-show.
• Established a robust evaluation system, improving the conversion rate from 12:1 to 7:1.

Jun 2008 – Jul 2011 · 3 yrs 1 mo · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Worked in a variety of roles across the hierarchy in the Sales and HR function in the entire spectrum
• of the industry (pharma, Telecom, IT etc.)

Jan 2004 – Dec 2007 · 3 yrs 11 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Sep 1999 – Nov 2003 · 4 yrs 2 mos · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India · On-site

Aug 1997 – Aug 1999 · 2 yrs · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site