Saundarya Pathak (she/her)

Talent Acquisition Manager

Durham, North Carolina, United States3 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

Product-minded engineer with strong technical and business acumen.
TEDx Speaker at 17, showcasing exceptional communication skills.
Former international table tennis player demonstrating discipline and teamwork.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Engineer with a focus on data-driven solutions in tech-driven environments.

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Skills

Core Skills

Team LeadershipCommunicationData AnalysisAccount ManagementData Center Infrastructure

Other Skills

Stakeholder ManagementSQLCross-functional CollaborationsCustomer SuccessProduct KnowledgeTableauConflict ResolutionContent StrategyProduct CommunicationMarketing Campaign PlansStorytellingDesign ThinkingCompetitive StrategiesMicrosoft OfficeMicrosoft Excel

About

I'm a product-minded engineer passionate about solving real customer problems through thoughtful design and strategy. With technical expertise and business acumen from my Engineering Management degree at Duke, I focus on building solutions that deliver lasting impact. I thrive at the intersection of technology, user experience, and business strategy, transforming complex challenges into products that delight customers and drive business growth.

Experience

3 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 8 mos

Average Tenure

5 mos

Current Experience

Duke university

3 roles

Student Ambassador

Feb 2026 – Present · 4 mos · Durham, North Carolina, United States

Partner with program leadership and faculty to represent the MEM student community and communicate feedback
Coordinate program events and support marketing and outreach to strengthen program visibility
Engage prospective students through webinars and one-on-one conversations to support admissions efforts

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2026 – Present · 5 mos · Durham, North Carolina, United States

Co-design assignments and grade assessments for EGRMGMT 540, enhancing the learning experience for over 30 students.
Collaborate with the professor to create clear rubrics and maintain transparent communication regarding expectations.
Manage student queries with empathy, strengthening conflict-resolution and stakeholder communication skills.

Team LeadershipStakeholder Management

Graduate Assistant – Social Media Engagement Team (SMET Lead)

Sep 2025 – Present · 9 mos · Durham, North Carolina, United States

Strengthen digital storytelling through creative campaigns and a consistent brand voice.
Drive audience growth through analytics-driven content planning and community engagement.
Develop and execute multi-platform strategies to enhance Duke MEM's presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.
Plan, shoot, and edit multimedia content showcasing student success, events, and program culture.

Stakeholder ManagementCommunication

Amazon web services (aws)

Business Intelligence Engineer

Feb 2022 – Nov 2024 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Contributed to enhancing large-scale end-to-end processes for global engineering teams, simplifying complex technical tasks.
Developed analytics solutions to expedite key operational and planning processes, driving efficiency.
Supported inventory management initiatives to mitigate risk and improve product availability.
Automated data and reporting workflows using modern data and cloud tools, reducing manual effort.

SQLCross-functional CollaborationsData Analysis

Dell technologies

2 roles

Associate Sales Engineer Analyst

Jun 2021 – Feb 2022 · 8 mos

Created renewal strategies focused on customer satisfaction and retention, strengthening client relationships.
Led strategic planning sessions and customer calls, consistently exceeding quarterly targets.
Collaborated with System Engineers and Account Executives to enhance lead generation for enterprise accounts.
Developed partner enablement programs and supported RFP processes to streamline operations.

Account ManagementCustomer Success

Undergraduate Intern

Jan 2021 – Jun 2021 · 5 mos

Gained hands-on experience in Infrastructure Solutions Management (ISM) for data centers at Dell Technologies.
Developed technical communication skills through delivering capstone presentations to stakeholders.

Data Center InfrastructureProduct Knowledge