Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Strategic Talent Acquisition partner specializing in Senior & Staff+ (L5–L7), and Engineering Leadership hiring across Backend, Applied AI / Machine Learning, Frontend, and QA/SDET. I partner with engineering leaders to translate complex, ambiguous hiring needs into clear role narratives, calibrated bars, and efficient interview loops, helping teams hire fast without lowering the bar. My approach blends structured sourcing, stakeholder influence, and disciplined decision-making. Impact highlights: - Drove L6–L7 outbound hiring across ML Engineering Managers, Senior/Staff ML & Applied AI Engineers (LLMs, Generative AI), and Backend EMs, with consistent high-signal shortlist-to-interview conversion - Partnered with hiring managers to improve offer acceptance and close velocity through clear leveling, bar alignment, and compensation storytelling - Built and scaled sourcing playbooks and Boolean strategies that expanded reach into niche talent pools and reduced time spent on low-signal profiles - Strengthened hiring quality through Topgrading, structured debriefs, and talent bar calibration, improving decision confidence and reducing re-loops - Led DEI hiring initiatives, increasing representation across engineering pipelines by broadening sourcing channels and reducing bias in early-stage screens - Supported employer branding and community building, contributing to sustained talent pipelines through in-person and virtual tech events in India I approach TA as a strategic lever, partnering with engineering leaders to design calibrated interview loops, build sourcing playbooks, and make data-backed hiring decisions that raise the bar rather than dilute it. If you're building an engineering or AI team and need a TA partner who can operate at both tactical and strategic levels, let's talk.
- Specializing in building high-performing engineering teams across India, Poland, and North America through strategic outbound sourcing. - Experienced in hiring for Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and QA roles, from mid-level to senior leadership, with a focus on technical excellence, team fit, and long-term scalability.
(My role was made redundant as part of a broader org restructuring with Aptiv) As the First India TA Lead at Wind River, I drove strategic collaboration by closely aligning with business stakeholders to comprehend their Q3/Q4 2023 hiring needs. I established strong alliances, led change management initiatives, and provided mentorship to the TA team, successfully hiring for key roles and managing over 50 requisitions with efficiency and effectiveness.
(My role was made redundant as part of a broader org restructuring, so I had to relocate to India from Singapore along with my family)
As a talent acquisition specialist, I harnessed advanced sourcing techniques to achieve a 40% increase in reach and a 25% improvement in applicant quality. Through strategic talent pipeline development for Core SWE roles, active engagement with prospects, and implementation of diversity sourcing strategies, I consistently delivered a 30% enhancement in selecting top-tier candidates and a 50% increase in diverse hires, contributing to a dynamic and successful placement landscape.
As a dedicated talent advisor, I significantly improved hiring outcomes, achieving a 30% faster time-to-fill and a 20% increase in successful hires. Through advocating for inclusive practices and leading impactful projects, I enhanced team performance, reduced time-to-hire, and exceeded quarterly targets, demonstrating adaptability in a dynamic market.