Devaraj V — Head of Talent

"Experienced IT Technical Recruiter (Recruitment-Team Lead / Talent Acquisition Specialist)" Education Background: B.E. in Information Science Engineering from VTU Professional Experience: Proven End-to-End Recruitment expertise, including Sourcing, Screening, Cold Calling, Shortlisting, Scheduling, Interview Coordination, Basic Technical Interviews, Salary Negotiations, Follow-up, Client Interaction, Offer, Post-Offer Follow-ups, and Onboarding. Extensive experience in recruiting IT Software Professionals ranging from Interns to Lead Levels for Contract, Contract-to-Hire, Permanent, or Full-Time roles. Specialization in Domestic/Global/International Recruitment across various locations (Italy, Romania, Germany, Poland, Malaysia, etc.) and Lateral Hiring for diverse industries such as Banking, Automotive, Capital Markets, Financial Services, Insurance, etc. Recruitment Skills: Proficient in sourcing profiles through Job Portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Shine, Monster, Hirist), Referrals, Mass Mails, Job Postings, and other mediums. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to understand client objectives and define goals. Coordinated effectively with management and co-workers, ensuring successful completion and deliverables of assignments. Creative problem-solving, quick and independent learning skills. Enthusiastic about professional growth, dedicated, and capable of multitasking. Technical Certifications and Skills: C, C++ Certifications from NIIT. Software Testing Course (Manual Testing, LoadRunner, ALM Quality Center, HP Quick Test Professional) from NICT. Knowledge of C, C++, SQL, Java, HTML, CSS, and IDEs (Codeblocks, Netbeans, Eclipse, Android Studio). Do have hands-on experience in Fullstack Development for few months.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter with expertise in IT recruitment across various industries.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 6 yrs 5 mos

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Recruitment Strategy
Technical Recruiting
End-to-end Recruitment
It Recruitment
Recruitment Life Cycle
Contract Staffing
Candidate Sourcing

Career Highlights

Proven end-to-end recruitment expertise.
Specialized in domestic and international recruitment.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Work Experience

ValuePoint Systems Pvt Ltd

Talent Acquisition Lead (2 yrs 8 mos)

HR Recruiter (1 yr 3 mos)

Luxoft

Recruitment Researcher (1 yr 9 mos)

ObjectWin Technology

Associate Recruiter (6 mos)

Hucon Solutions

HR Recruiter (3 mos)

Education

Bachelor of Engineering at RajaRajeswari College of Engineering (RRCE)

PUC at MES PU College of Arts, Commerce and Science

SSLC at The New Cambridge High School - India

Devaraj V

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India6 yrs 5 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

Proven end-to-end recruitment expertise.
Specialized in domestic and international recruitment.
Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter with expertise in IT recruitment across various industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionRecruitment StrategyTechnical RecruitingEnd-to-end RecruitmentIt RecruitmentRecruitment Life CycleContract StaffingCandidate Sourcing

Other Skills

.NETActive ListeningAdobe PhotoshopApplicant Tracking SystemsArtificial Intelligence for BusinessBenefits NegotiationBoolean SearchBuilding Business RelationshipsC#Career ManagementChatGPTCold CallsCommunicationComplianceCreative Sourcing Techniques

About

Experience

6 yrs 5 mos

Total Experience

1 yr 3 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 8 mos

Current Experience

Valuepoint systems pvt ltd

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Lead

Promoted

Oct 2023 – Present · 2 yrs 8 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Recruitment Team Lead | Talent Acquisition Strategist | People-First Leader
I specialize in leading high-performing recruitment teams to deliver top technical talent aligned with business & project needs. With hands-on experience across the full recruitment lifecycle, I focus on building sourcing strategies, driving recruiters performance & ensuring exceptional candidate & stakeholder experiences.
I thrive in fast-paced environments where collaboration, data-driven hiring & continuous improvement are key. From managing interview processes & offer rollouts to ensuring compliance & onboarding, I bring both strategy & execution to the table.
🔹 Talent Fulfilment | Stakeholder Collaboration
🔹 Team Leadership & Mentorship
🔹 Interview & Offer Management
🔹 Recruitment Analytics | Compliance
🔹 Process Optimization | Learning & Development
Always learning. Always evolving. Always hiring the right fit.

Talent FulfilmentStakeholder CollaborationTeam LeadershipMentorshipInterview ManagementRecruitment Analytics+5

HR Recruiter

Oct 2020 – Jan 2022 · 1 yr 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

Experienced in End-to-End IT Recruitment (Inhouse, Full-time, Contract, C2H)
Major Clients: Nvidia, Huawei, EY, KPMG, etc.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Prepare Job Descriptions, conduct Massmails, Job Postings, Walk-in Interviews, and Rebadging.
Manage Vendors and provide feedback on shared profiles.
Source candidates through various channels: Job portals (Naukri, LinkedIn, Monster, Indeed, Shine), Internal database, Job applications, Hirist, social media, References, and Vendors.
Screen profiles, conduct first-level interviews, including basic technical rounds.
Share Shortlisted Profiles for Next-level Interviews with Project Managers.
Schedule and coordinate interviews with Project Managers, Clients, and Shortlisted Candidates.
Follow up for feedback on shortlisted candidates for selection.
Initiate Joining Formalities, including Employment Confirmation, CTC Discussion, Negotiation, Offer Release, Background Verification, and Regular Follow-ups until Onboarding.
Provide Biometric access and Induction to selected candidates/employees.
Maintain Candidates Database and generate Daily/Weekly/Monthly Reports on Interview status, closures, and feedback.
Manage Exit Formalities and other Recruitment-related activities.
Skills:
Employer Branding
Team Management
End-to-End Recruiting
Referrals
Vendor Management
Training
Negotiation
Interpersonal Skills
Employee Engagement
Multitasking
Internet Recruiting
Relationship Building
Microsoft Excel
Time Management
Screening Resumes
Problem Solving
Presentation Skills
IT Recruitment
Head Hunting
Analytical Skills
Technical Recruiting
Sourcing
Google X Ray search
Boolean Search
Naukri
Monster
LinkedIn
Referrals
Employee Reference
Rebadging

Employer BrandingTeam ManagementEnd-to-End RecruitingVendor ManagementNegotiationInterpersonal Skills+15

Luxoft

Recruitment Researcher

Jan 2022 – Oct 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Integral part of Luxoft's expansion team, facilitating planned growth through strategic recruitment efforts.
Collaborate with the recruitment team to identify candidates for diverse roles, spanning entry to lead levels.
Cultivate strong relationships within the Recruitment team, Account Managers, and Delivery teams.
Initiate contact with candidates, qualifying motivations, salary expectations, and work location preferences.
Leverage social media channels for effective direct sourcing and the discovery of new talent.
Manage the applicant tracking system, ensuring accurate candidate documentation for legal compliance.
Oversee administrative tasks associated with each position.
Actively contribute to building and maintaining a positive company image in the labor market.
Proactively identify new candidates for positions in India and the APAC region.
Research and analyze international markets, adopting new recruiting techniques, tools, and sources.
Conduct end-to-end recruitment for various roles.
Skills Hired For: S/M or Software Architecture, Java, DWH Development, QA Manual, QA Automation, JavaScript, Full stack, Embedded C, BPM Pega, QML (Qt), Integration Engineering, C/C++, Other Packaged Software, iOS (Objective-C/Swift), COBOL (Mainframe), Android, PMA, Recruitment Researcher, Business Analysis, Loan IQ, Help Desk, DevOps, Axiom, UI/UX, C/C++ Autosar, etc.
Skills:
Employer Branding
Team Management
Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
End-to-End Recruiting
Referrals
Social Media Marketing
Vendor Management
Training
Benefits Negotiation
Employee Engagement
Internet Recruiting
Relationship Building
Time Management
Applicant Tracking Systems
Screening Resumes
Problem Solving
Presentation Skills
IT Recruitment
Negotiation
Head Hunting
Analytical Skills
Technical Recruiting
Sourcing
Google X-Ray Search
Boolean Search
Naukri
Monster
LinkedIn
Referrals
Employee Reference
Cross-Location/International Hiring

Employer BrandingTeam ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementEnd-to-End RecruitingSocial Media MarketingVendor Management+15

Objectwin technology

Associate Recruiter

Nov 2019 – May 2020 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka · On-site

Roles & Responsibilities:
Extensive experience in managing Contract to Hire (C2H) and Permanent Staffing requirements for major clients such as VMWare, GENPACT, Wipro, etc.
Expertise in the entire Recruitment Life Cycle, including Sourcing, Screening, Selection, Salary Negotiations, Pre-Selection, and Post-Offer processes.
Utilize creative sourcing techniques, including self-created Databanks, Referral Generation, Networking, and Internet sourcing via Job Portals (Naukri, Monster, LinkedIn).
Understand client requirements, aligning candidates' profiles with job descriptions, and shortlisting suitable candidates.
Coordinate interviews and brief candidates on Job Profiles, Packages, and organizational details.
Follow up with candidates for interviews and facilitate the joining process.
Handle Salary Negotiations, assess candidate attitudes, and ensure their interest and availability during the offer process.
Maintain ongoing communication with offered candidates until they join the company.
Manage multiple requirements and clients simultaneously.
Upload and submit shortlisted profiles in Client recruitment portals such as VMWare, Genpact, and Wipro.
Handled IT Requirements:
Development: Front-end and Backend Developers - Java, SQL, C, C++, HTML, Bootstrap, etc.
Networking: Network Voice Admin, Networking Engineer, Voice Support, Desktop Support, Desktop Engineer, Data Engineer, System Administrator, Network Admin.
Testing: Manual Testing, Automation Testing, Mobile Testing, Functional Testing, System Testing, ETL Testing.
Infrastructure: Project Manager Infrastructure, PMO, etc.
Portals/Sources used:
Naukri / References / Monster / LinkedIn

SourcingScreeningSelectionSalary NegotiationsPre-SelectionPost-Offer Processes+4

Hucon solutions

HR Recruiter

Jul 2019 – Oct 2019 · 3 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka · On-site

Hucon (Human Consulting) Solutions India Pvt Ltd
Company Overview:
Hucon Solutions is a prominent RPO/Consulting Company, serving as a strategic partner to leading MNCs in India. With offices in Hyderabad and Bengaluru, specialized in IT Software Recruitment for full-time, contract, and contract-to-hire positions.
Roles & Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Team Lead to understand client requirements and job descriptions.
Source candidates through job portals (Naukri, Shine, Monster, Indeed), internal databases, and
references.
Screen resumes based on job descriptions and conduct cold calls, job postings, mass mails, and references.
Maintain a comprehensive candidate database for internal team references and future use.
Share shortlisted profiles with clients through the Team Lead or upload profiles to client databases or applicant tracking systems.
Schedule technical interviews using Microsoft Teams/Zoom.
Communicate interview results to candidates and collect required documents for onboarding.
Facilitate shortlisting based on client requirements and process candidate profiles to the client’s website or ATS system.
Follow up from pre-interview to joining or onboarding, ensuring a seamless transition.
Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports, demonstrating knowledge of offer discussions.
Coordinate weekend drives effectively.
Key Information:
Job Portals Used: Naukri, Shine, Monster, Indeed, Internal Database
Tools Used: Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Microsoft Outlook, Excel
Types of Hiring: IT Software, Domestic (India), Contract, Contract to Hire, Full Time
Major Clients: ADP, Goavega, Byjus, Idea Infinity, Mentoria, Emids, Locus, Reward 360, Thoughtfocus, BORN, MFine, Replicon, and more...