Thouseef Ahmed β Head of Talent
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. π Core Strengths: Technical Recruiting: I have extensive experience recruiting software engineers, Product Managers, and Product Designers across various levels. π©βπ» Startup Hiring: Iβve played a pivotal role in building engineering, product, and design teams from scratch for multiple startups, ensuring they rapidly scale with exceptional talent. π± Sourcing Strategies: My creative sourcing techniques include leveraging Boolean search, niche platforms, employee referrals, and targeted outreach. π Candidate-Centric Approach: Passionate about providing an exceptional candidate experience, I address candidate needs empathetically and patiently throughout the hiring process. π€ Strategic Partnerships: As a trusted recruiting advisor, I collaborate closely with hiring managers and recruiters to understand their needs and deliver outstanding talent. π€ Data-Driven Decision-Making: I use recruiting analytics and data to refine strategies and demonstrate the impact of our efforts. π Key Achievements: Successfully recruited software engineers, developers, designers, and other technical professionals. π― Reduced average time-to-fill by 25% through process improvements. β³ Facilitated rapid growth by scaling startup teams from 5 to over 50 members. π Achieved a remarkable 95% offer acceptance rate by prioritizing candidate experience and skillful negotiations. πΌ Slashed agency spending by 75% through innovative sourcing and networking strategies. π‘ Community Building: I spearheaded the growth of the React JS & React Native Developerβs India group, expanding its membership from 50,000 to over 230000. π Actively engaged members through relevant content, comments, and polls. π£οΈ Leveraged LinkedIn Group analytics to optimize our community-building efforts. π
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Technical Recruiter specializing in SaaS and startup environments.
Location: Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Experience: 16 yrs 1 mo
Skills
- Technical Recruiting
- Employer Branding
- Talent Acquisition
- Hiring
- Campus Recruitment
Career 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.
Work Experience
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Education
BBA at Thiruvalluvar University