Sep 2023 – Feb 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• As a founding member of the recruiting team for Rippling 2.0, I played a pivotal role in scaling the organization by building and executing talent acquisition strategies in collaboration with the CTO, Directors, and Senior Directors.
• Promoted from Principal Recruiter to Manager, where I led and developed a high-performing team of 4 Technical Recruiters, driving hiring for critical functions including UI Platform, Core Platform, Infrastructure, and Security team
• Partnered with engineering leadership to design and implement strategic hiring plans, enabling the organization to meet aggressive growth targets and secure top-tier talent in competitive markets.
• Mentored and coached recruiters, fostering career growth and elevating overall team performance.
• Delivered key hiring insights and performance metrics to senior leadership, influencing recruiting strategy and decision-making at the executive level.
• Played a key role in offer strategy and candidate closing, supporting the broader team in crafting compelling offer pitches and successfully closing Staff Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Senior Engineering Managers.

Dec 2020 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Lead a tem of TA Managers, Senior Recruiters, and Coordinators across Bangalore and Chennai for Tekion.
• Developed a campus strategy, hiring over 650 employees across India in 2021-2022.
• Scaled the Chennai office from 75 to 250+ in 6 months and launched Greenhouse ATS for data-driven metrics.

Oct 2019 – Dec 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos

Jan 2019 – Sep 2019 · 8 mos

• I initially declined Swiggy's offer as their first recruiter only to rejoin Swiggy 3 years later, diving into their quick commerce revolution. At Swiggy, I built CXO-level roles for acquired units, collaborated with the CTO on platform engineering hires, and later moved to the CEO's office, advising and closing key roles. Managed core engineering, product, and design like a boss—helping Swiggy soar as India’s food tech unicorn!

Jan 2016 – Dec 2018 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• At ClearTax, India’s largest tax-filing website (and first Y Combinator-funded!), I built the Engineering and Product teams from scratch, scaling from 5 to 65 in just a year. I revamped our career portal, job descriptions, and candidate experience, boosting NPS. I hired top-tier talent, enabling our leadership team by championing HR policies.
• I lead a rockstar team of 4 recruiters and 2 interns, manage hiring reports, and stakeholder meetings. I streamlined our ATS to slash manual work and automate offer letters. I witnessed ClearTax grow from 25 to 400 employees in 2.5 years—what a ride!

Jun 2015 – Dec 2015 · 6 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• I teamed up with a squad of rockstar RECRUITERS (People & Culture Team) to craft the most epic messaging app on the planet.
• As the trailblazing member of the recruiting team in Bangalore, I powered the hiring needs for our iOS, Machine Learning, Platform, and Senior Leadership squads. I didn't just meet expectations—I shattered them by bringing superstar senior talent like the VP of Engineering, Head of Data Science, and Senior Director of QA into Hike.
• I spearheaded Hike’s first-ever "ALL WOMEN HACKATHON" and “iOS Swift Launch Pad Tech Talk” in Bangalore, skyrocketing our brand and luring top-notch passive talent. The Women Hackathon championed diversity and inclusion.
• I crafted a killer email communication workflow for sourcing-to-offer candidates, revamped the entire candidate experience with a stellar 3-member team, and rolled out HackerRank exercises to weed out the junk resumes, boosting our conversion rate in onsite rounds.
• I was also at the forefront of overhauling the interview process and kickstarting interviewer training sessions for top-tier calibration.
• My relentless drive earned me a ton of accolades from stakeholders for sealing the deal on mission-critical niche roles.

Nov 2013 – Jun 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos · Bengaluru Area, India

• Embarked on my first adventure with FAANG at Amazon.IN Bangalore, diving headfirst into the wild world of recruitment. From herding tech talent to negotiating offers, I navigated the jungle of hiring with finesse. I grew the Amazon.IN TECH TEAM from a humble 4 to a roaring 44 in just 6 months, setting records faster than Prime delivery. From back-to-back hiring events to spearheading interview processes, I made hiring at Amazon feel like a blockbuster thriller. Who knew recruiting could be this exhilarating?

Apr 2013 – Oct 2013 · 6 mos

• Ventured into the Microsoft jungle and beyond, wrangling talent like a pro rodeo cowboy. As a Talent Wrangler Extraordinaire, my mission was to corral the finest minds in the Pacific Northwest and beyond, all while minimizing costs like a bargain-hunting guru.
• Juggled more hats than a circus performer, from negotiating offers to deciphering tax codes with the finesse of a seasoned diplomat.
• Played matchmaker for tech wizards and coding geniuses, all while sipping coffee in the rainy embrace of Bellevue.

Jul 2012 – Apr 2013 · 9 mos

• Started as a sourcer, diving headfirst into the Microsoft maze with Aditi, the masters of cloud and chaos. I navigated the wild world of talent acquisition like a seasoned explorer. I transformed hiring into a high-stakes adventure. From geeky coders to corporate wizards, I scouted them all, turning every hire into a victory dance. Who knew sourcing could be this much fun