Nov 2023 – Apr 2025 · 1 yr 5 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

• Hiring senior engineering talent for multiple business groups, while partnering with engineering leaders to drive talent strategy within Microsoft's hiring philosophy. Mentoring Junior recruiters and helping them achieve their goals.

Jun 2021 – Mar 2023 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

• 1. Fulfilled engineering talent needs from SDE-II to Grp Eng. Managers while demonstrating a growth mindset, and D&I capabilities for business organizations like Azure Networking, Azure Storage, and Azure Data under the Cloud+ Artificial Intelligence wing for Microsoft IDC.
• 2. Collaborated with and drove WBR (weekly business review) with engineering leadership such as VP-engineering, Partner-Group Engineering Managers, and PrincipalGEMs to hire top talent for their teams.
• 3. Have collaborated across teams to partner in various projects as a V-Team member at the team and Asia levels: "Asia Learning team", "GIVE-Campaign", "Let's learn together sessions", "Alumni-Connect", "Employee-Signals", "Codility Implementation"
• 4. Anchored “HR Give Session”, “HR Connection Day activity” for ASIA GTA & IDC HR team along with Team’s LLT sessions conducted fortnightly

Jun 2020 – Jun 2021 · 1 yr · Greater Bengaluru Area

• 1. Spearheaded talent acquisition and HR-business partnership functions for Graphy, while concurrently serving as an integral member of the Unacademy Talent Acquisition team.
• 2. Managed the strategic recruitment and selection of top-tier leadership talent within the Technology and Product domains, aligning workforce capabilities with the organization's objectives.
• 3. Led a high-performing team of 4 recruiters, orchestrating their efforts to effectively address critical business staffing requirements, ensuring a seamless talent pipeline for growth and success.
• 4. Maintained a close and collaborative working relationship with the CEO and Technical Head, actively participating in discussions and decisions regarding staffing needs.
• 5. Regularly produced comprehensive quarter-on-quarter reports, offering valuable insights and data-driven recommendations to inform strategic hiring decisions.

Oct 2018 – Jun 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Greater Bengaluru Area

• 1. Successfully orchestrated the onboarding of 120 new hires within the Technology & Product teams during FY 2019-2020, ensuring a smooth transition into the organization and alignment with company goals.
• 2. Managed a team of 4 interns and introduced a comprehensive 30-day candidate engagement program. This initiative led to a massive reduction in post-offer drop-outs, significantly improving the candidate joining ratio.
• 3. Collaborated closely with senior business leaders, including the VP of Engineering, to address staffing needs and provided regular, data-driven updates. Shared weekly and quarterly reports with key stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment with hiring goals.
• 4. Spearheaded employer branding efforts by creating engaging Video Job Descriptions and strategic LinkedIn posts. These strategies enhanced the organization's online presence, attracting top-tier talent and reinforcing the company's position as an employer of choice.
• 5. Crafted a comprehensive Talent Acquisition Process Manual for Goibibo, which streamlined recruitment processes. This manual proved instrumental in retaining 4 employees post-hiring during the last quarter of FY 2019-2020, contributing to increased talent retention and cost savings.

Aug 2017 – Mar 2018 · 7 mos · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• 1. Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment operations for executive and mid-level positions at Blinkit, consistently managing an average of ~20 roles per month through an Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• 2. Designed and executed a comprehensive campus visit schedule across Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3 engineering institutions. This strategic approach enhanced the organization's outreach and access to top-tier talent within the engineering sector.

Dec 2015 – Jul 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos · Gurgaon, India

• 1. Developed job descriptions by meticulously analyzing requisitions, ensuring alignment with organizational needs.
• 2. Employed a multi-faceted sourcing approach, leveraging social and professional networking sites, such as LinkedIn, mass mailing, prominent job portals (Naukri.com, Monster.com), the internal candidate database, referrals, and social media recruitment, to identify and attract top talent.
• 3. Managed recruitment efforts for both IT and non-IT positions on a nationwide scale, demonstrating versatility in my role.
• 4. Orchestrated successful Walk-In drives, and scheduled and conducted interviews for lateral hiring, collaborating closely with technical managers to ensure the selection of the most suitable candidates.
• 5. Maintained and updated a comprehensive recruitment dashboard, providing real-time insights into talent acquisition processes and progress.
• 6. Demonstrated adaptability by handling a wide range of positions, from entry-level to senior-level roles.
• 7. Assumed end-to-end responsibility for candidate follow-up, addressing pre- and post-offer related issues, thus ensuring a positive candidate experience.
• 8. Proactively analyzed future talent requirements for IT and non-IT projects, aligning talent acquisition strategies with the evolving needs of the organization.
• 9. Established and maintained a well-organized and comprehensive candidate database, facilitating periodic reviews and assessments to continually enhance recruitment processes.

Dec 2013 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 10 mos · Greater Bhopal Area

• 1. Established and operated Accolade InfoTech, leading in-house training programs for students focused on personality development.
• 2. Conducted research and development to enhance soft skills and behavioral training modules, ensuring their relevance and effectiveness.
• 3. Spearheaded marketing and business development efforts to grow the company's reach and impact in the education and training sector.
• 4. Designed and created training modules and exercises that facilitated skill development and personal growth.
• 5. Demonstrated strong resource utilization and problem-solving skills, optimizing operations to meet goals and objectives efficiently.
• 6. Successfully generated revenue through effective program management and delivery, contributing to the organization's financial sustainability and growth.

Oct 2012 – May 2013 · 7 mos · Greater Bhopal Area

• Co-coordinating and conducting in-house training programs for industrial and technical students on VLSI, Embedded Systems & Electronics Maintenance.