Thouseef Ahmed

Head of Talent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 1 mo experience
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Key Highlights

  • Reduced average time-to-fill by 25% through process improvements.
  • Achieved a 95% offer acceptance rate by prioritizing candidate experience.
  • Spearheaded community growth from 50,000 to 230,000 members.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter specializing in SaaS and startup environments.

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Technical RecruitingEmployer BrandingTalent AcquisitionHiringCampus Recruitment

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Applicant Tracking SystemsBoolean SearchingCampus PlacementCampus hiringCandidate SelectionCollege RecruitingConsultingCustomer ServiceDebuggingDiversity & InclusionEd TechExecutive SearchFollow upsFront-end CodingHR Operations

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As a seasoned technical recruiter with over 10 years of experience, I specialize in identifying and attracting top engineering, product, and technical talent for high-growth startups and tech companies. My expertise spans the entire recruitment lifecycle, from sourcing to hiring. πŸš€ Core Strengths: Technical Recruiting: I have extensive experience recruiting software engineers, Product Managers, and Product Designers across various levels. πŸ‘©β€πŸ’» Startup Hiring: I’ve played a pivotal role in building engineering, product, and design teams from scratch for multiple startups, ensuring they rapidly scale with exceptional talent. 🌱 Sourcing Strategies: My creative sourcing techniques include leveraging Boolean search, niche platforms, employee referrals, and targeted outreach. πŸ” Candidate-Centric Approach: Passionate about providing an exceptional candidate experience, I address candidate needs empathetically and patiently throughout the hiring process. 🀝 Strategic Partnerships: As a trusted recruiting advisor, I collaborate closely with hiring managers and recruiters to understand their needs and deliver outstanding talent. 🀝 Data-Driven Decision-Making: I use recruiting analytics and data to refine strategies and demonstrate the impact of our efforts. πŸ“Š Key Achievements: Successfully recruited software engineers, developers, designers, and other technical professionals. 🎯 Reduced average time-to-fill by 25% through process improvements. ⏳ Facilitated rapid growth by scaling startup teams from 5 to over 50 members. πŸš€ Achieved a remarkable 95% offer acceptance rate by prioritizing candidate experience and skillful negotiations. πŸ’Ό Slashed agency spending by 75% through innovative sourcing and networking strategies. πŸ’‘ Community Building: I spearheaded the growth of the React JS & React Native Developer’s India group, expanding its membership from 50,000 to over 230000. 🌐 Actively engaged members through relevant content, comments, and polls. πŸ—£οΈ Leveraged LinkedIn Group analytics to optimize our community-building efforts. πŸ“ˆ

Experience

16 yrs 1 mo
Total Experience
1 yr 7 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 4 mos
Current Experience

Deleteme

People Partner

Feb 2024 – Present Β· 2 yrs 4 mos Β· Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Β· On-site

Technical RecruitingEmployer BrandingLinkedIn RecruiterHiring

Zerocater

Senior Technical Recruiter

Jun 2022 – Apr 2023 Β· 10 mos Β· Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

  • Built engineering, product, and design teams fully operational within 3–6 months.
  • Reduced time-to-hire by 30% through process improvements and optimized ATS (Greenhouse, LinkedIn) for 30% higher data accuracy.
  • Increased qualified candidate pool by 25% via innovative sourcing strategies, including Boolean search, niche platforms, and employee referrals.
  • Managed cost-effective hiring within 25% of budget and led employer branding initiatives, increasing brand awareness by 30%.
  • Coordinated with cross-functional stakeholders to align hiring plans with business objectives.
Technical RecruitingNiche Talent AcquisitionTalent PipeliningTalent ScoutingInterviewingHiring+6

Unibuddy

2 roles

Talent Acquisition Manager

Promoted

Nov 2020 – Feb 2022 Β· 1 yr 3 mos

  • Built engineering and product teams, improving recruitment speed by 30%.
  • Conducted 200+ technical screenings, maintaining a 90% candidate satisfaction rate.
  • Sourced 500+ candidates via LinkedIn, meetups, and communities, expanding the talent pool by 25%.
  • Streamlined onboarding for 50+ hires, reducing time-to-productivity by 30%.
  • Implemented Agile recruitment processes, increasing efficiency by 20%.
Technical RecruitingInterviewingApplicant Tracking SystemsHiringRecruitingEmployer Branding+1

Technical Recruiter

Nov 2019 – Nov 2020 Β· 1 yr

Truecaller

Talent Acquisition

Jun 2019 – Oct 2019 Β· 4 mos Β· Bengaluru Area, India

  • Truecaller is a Swedish company founded in 2009 in Stockholm, Sweden and is loved by
  • 170 million daily active users around the world, especially in South Asia, Middle East and
  • Africa! We are the go-to app for callerID, spam blocking and payments.
  • Hiring for technical roles including Engineering Managers, Backend Developers, Front End Developers, SDETs, Full Stack Developers, Mobile Developers at various levels (Ruby on Rails, React.Js, Scala, Android, IOS, React Native, Node.Js)
  • Developing and communicating our employee proposition, including our mission and vision, culture and benefits in a clear and attractive way that candidates join the organization through regular follow-up
Technical RecruitingInterviewingApplicant Tracking SystemsHiringTalent AcquisitionBoolean Searching

Suventure

2 roles

Team Lead Talent Acquisition

Promoted

Oct 2016 – May 2019 Β· 2 yrs 7 mos Β· Bangalore

  • Suventure is a next-generation technology organization that helps clients use information technology to strengthen their business. Suventure strives to be at the forefront of innovation in information technology Offshoring, Outsourcing & Leveraging IT for Maximum Return.
  • Managed a team involved in end-to-end recruitment.
  • Collaborated with Resource Managers to gather requirements and job descriptions.
  • Implemented effective resourcing strategies and utilized various platforms for sourcing.
  • Scheduled and coordinated interviews, negotiated with candidates, and managed the offer process.
  • Worked on campus recruitment and built relationships with stakeholders.
Campus RecruitmentCollege RecruitingTechnical RecruitingNiche Talent AcquisitionInterviewingHiring+2

Senior Consultant - Talent Acquisition

Jan 2016 – Sep 2016 Β· 8 mos Β· Bangalore

Avatar labs ( india )

Senior Recruiter

Oct 2012 – Nov 2015 Β· 3 yrs 1 mo Β· Bengaluru Area, India

  • Performed full-range recruitment services for technical and non-technical positions.
  • Sourced profiles from various mediums, scheduled interviews, and coordinated the hiring process.
  • Utilized various sourcing techniques and job boards for candidate engagement.
  • Managed the full recruitment process, including interviewing and hiring.
IT SourcingTechnical RecruitingInterviewingHiringRecruitingCandidate Selection

Isgn

Analyst

Nov 2011 – Jul 2012 Β· 8 mos Β· Bangalore

  • Process and manage mortgage loans from funding to investor submission, ensuring compliance with guidelines and regulations

Hong kong and shanghai banking corporation

Customer Service Executive

Feb 2010 – Nov 2011 Β· 1 yr 9 mos Β· Bangalore

Aditya birla minacs

Sales Associate

Feb 2009 – Aug 2009 Β· 6 mos Β· Bangalore

  • Understands the most advanced product solutions and features and demonstrates strong solution selling skills with an appropriate understanding of the sales cycle.Exemplifies adept salesmanship in promoting credit cards to customers, leveraging a deep understanding of product benefits and aligning them with individual needs. Demonstrates effective communication skills, emphasizing value propositions and fostering customer engagement for successful credit card acquisitions.

Standard chartered bank

Customer Service Associate

Nov 2007 – Dec 2008 Β· 1 yr 1 mo Β· Bangalore

  • Handle 80 daily customer calls with <2 min talk time, ensuring AHT and ACW under 30 seconds. Efficiently address account inquiries, card-related requests, PIN updates, and diverse banking needs. Proactively manage Mibank ID, contact details, and alerts. Expertly handle product/process inquiries, complaints, and identify continuous improvement opportunities. Prioritize prompt and courteous call responses, while promoting cross-selling opportunities.

Education

Thiruvalluvar University

BBA

Jul 2004 – Apr 2007

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