Mohammed Adil — Talent Acquisition Manager

I am an output-driven HR professional, with progressive professional journey of 17+ years with top-notch and multi-sector industry players. In the career progression from IT Recruiter to Talent Acquisition Manager, I delivered excellence in almost all the endeavors, be it handling HR Policy Design, Talent Acquisition and Trainings & Inductions, I skillfully untangle and brings order to immensely complex & multifaceted situations, all while creating transparency, driving HR and employee management priorities and facilitating HR analytics & technology process, thereby meeting organizational goals CAREER PINNACLE * Charted out cohesive/ well-defined organizational & HR policies and structures * Served as Advisor to Country Head, VP and Directors; provided expert guidance & support in decision making * Ramped-up multiple Engineering/Product Development Teams from scratch including team for “Green Field” Project * Focal Point for Business Unit to define Diversity Objectives; understood Diversity and Inclusion Requirements What sets me at par is my ability in turning adversities into achievements and putting forth the organization on a roll journey by providing strategic HR direction to start-up companies, propelling employee engagement, and managing compliance with changing needs. A dynamic go-to-person, I have coordinated with diverse teams to new levels and cultivated credible & synergic relationships with people and designations across hierarchy. I am best known for the capacity to think beyond the obvious, flexible mind, and situational awareness to anticipate situations and react rapidly, with determined achievement orientation.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in Talent Acquisition and Diversity initiatives across tech industries.

Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience: 16 yrs 4 mos

Skills

Talent Acquisition
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Talent Management
Recruitment

Career Highlights

17+ years of HR experience across multiple sectors.
Expert in strategic talent acquisition and diversity initiatives.
Proven track record in building high-performing teams.

Work Experience

Akamai Technologies

Talent Acquisition Manager (7 yrs 2 mos)

Talent Acquisition - Senior Lead (2 yrs 2 mos)

Software AG

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition (5 yrs 2 mos)

Crescere Inc

Recruitment Specialist (1 yr 2 mos)

NTT DATA

Associate - Resourcing (10 mos)

Manifest

IT Recruiter (6 mos)

Magna Infotech - A Quess Company

Senior Recruiter/Acting Lead (2 yrs)

Education

MBA at Christ University, Bangalore

BHM at Bangalore University

Mohammed Adil

Talent Acquisition Manager

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 4 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

17+ years of HR experience across multiple sectors.
Expert in strategic talent acquisition and diversity initiatives.
Proven track record in building high-performing teams.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Human Resources professional with expertise in Talent Acquisition and Diversity initiatives across tech industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Talent AcquisitionDiversity, Equity & InclusionTalent ManagementRecruitment

Other Skills

Applicant Tracking SystemsBenefits NegotiationCloud & Compute EngineeringCloud & Compute Engineering HiringCollege RecruitingCommunicationContract RecruitmentDiversity HiringDiversity and InclusionEmployee EngagementEmployee Referral ProgramsEmployer BrandingExecutive SearchHR ConsultingHR Policies

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Experience

16 yrs 4 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 9 mos

Average Tenure

7 yrs 2 mos

Current Experience

Akamai technologies

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Manager

Promoted

Apr 2019 – Present · 7 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

As a Talent Acquisition Manager at Akamai Technologies India, I lead strategic recruitment for high-growth engineering teams—partnering closely with global leaders to align hiring with product vision and innovation.
I specialize in cloud and security hiring, DEI-focused sourcing, stakeholder engagement, and end-to-end talent planning. My approach blends talent analytics, market insights, and structured frameworks to build resilient teams at scale.
Key Contributions:
Cloud & Compute Engineering Hiring - Scaled teams for Akamai Connected Cloud, supporting virtual machines and edge-native compute infrastructure under the Gecko initiative.
Security & Microsegmentation Hiring - Driven hires for AppSec, platform security, and microsegmentation teams, reinforcing Akamai’s API security portfolio following strategic acquisitions like Noname and Guardicore
Edge Platform Talent Ramping - Contributed to the build-out of Edge Platform teams, supporting low-latency delivery and localized compute near user bases across India’s growing POP network .
Designed and executed a Strategic Hiring Plan based on attrition trends, project timelines, and business priorities.
Introduced Interviewer Evaluation Metrics to enhance hiring consistency and quality.
Engage regularly with global stakeholders on talent forecasting, market mapping, and agile delivery.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) - I am committed to inclusive hiring practices emphasizing:
Women Empowerment & Women in Tech Leadership
Hiring for LGBTQIA+ professionals and Persons with Disabilities (PWD)
Building hiring pipelines through targeted campaigns, social media, and employer branding

Talent AcquisitionCloud & Compute Engineering HiringSecurity & Microsegmentation HiringDiversity, Equity & Inclusion

Talent Acquisition - Senior Lead

Jan 2017 – Mar 2019 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · Remote

Successfully ramped up key operational and technical teams at Akamai, including AkaTech, SOCC/BOCC, and Solutions Architecture, helping strengthen the company’s ability to deliver reliable cloud, edge, and security services across regions.
Also led University Hiring, where I launched the Summer Internship Program—a 10–12 week immersive experience designed to give interns hands-on exposure to live projects. Many of these interns have gone on to join Akamai as full-time employees.
These efforts helped build a strong early talent pipeline, partnering with top engineering institutes in India such as VTU, PES, BITS Pilani, IIM Bangalore, and VIT, while also boosting employer branding and long-term retention.

Talent AcquisitionUniversity HiringEmployer Branding

Software ag

Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition

Oct 2011 – Dec 2016 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Bangalore

As an Assistant Manager - Talent Acquisition, I was responsible for leveraging holistic understanding of a wide range of Talent Management functions; successful in doing mass hiring for both white-collar and blue-collar jobs. Furthermore, I identified high potential, high performing talent within the organization, while providing accelerated developmental work assignments and training opportunities. I successfully drove Employee Engagement & Retention, thereby fostering positive relationship with employees aligned to the organizational culture

Talent ManagementEmployee EngagementRetention Strategies

Crescere inc

Recruitment Specialist

Aug 2010 – Oct 2011 · 1 yr 2 mos

At Crescere, I led the entirety of Talent Acquisition functions;tactically, I ensured appropriate organizational designs, optimum resource availability and organization’s readiness for growth. I dexterously steered Talent Acquisition Program with the aim of increasing diversity and inclusion; which results in a top-tier talent pool of professionals and a strong candidate pipeline.

Talent AcquisitionDiversity and Inclusion

Ntt data

Associate - Resourcing

Oct 2009 – Aug 2010 · 10 mos

Oversee the entire recruitment and selection process for the Application Development Management (ADM) practice from creating job advertisements; qualifying candidates to position requirements for current and future opportunities; assess candidates and present qualified candidates with overall assessments and hire recommendations.

RecruitmentSelection Process