Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
I am a problem-solving–driven Talent Acquisition and Human Resources professional with experience building high-performance teams across advanced manufacturing, clean energy, and deep-tech ecosystems. My approach combines strategic hiring, workforce planning, and stakeholder collaboration to solve complex people and scaling challenges in fast-growing organizations. Currently, at Agratas (Tata Group), I lead end-to-end Talent Acquisition for the R&D function in India, supporting the development of NMC and LFP lithium-ion cell technologies. I work closely with global stakeholders across India and the UK to build a world-class R&D talent ecosystem, focusing on niche technical hiring, leadership alignment, employer branding, and long-term workforce planning. Previously, at Reliance Infrastructure, I managed leadership and specialized hiring for lithium-ion cell manufacturing for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). I partnered with senior leadership and presented talent strategies and hiring insights to C-suite executives, while building sustainable talent pipelines to support rapid scale-up. My corporate foundation was built at Exide Energy Solutions Ltd, where I handled end-to-end recruitment across R&D, Finance, IT, Operations, and corporate functions, including campus hiring and early-career talent programs. This experience strengthened my expertise in structured recruitment processes, stakeholder management, and recruitment analytics. Beyond corporate HR, I have a strong and genuine interest in Diplomacy, Geopolitics, and Youth Empowerment. As Deputy Director at One World Nexus, I supported international diplomacy conferences by sourcing and engaging youth participants globally. As Co-founder and former CEO of Optimize Resilient Generation (ORG) Foundation, I led national and international conferences in India and the Philippines, coordinating with government bodies, political leaders, academic institutions, and international partners. I continue to volunteer with NGOs to contribute toward a more sustainable and inclusive world. Academically, I cleared the UGC NET examination in 2024 with a 97 percentile, reflecting strong grounding in research, analytical thinking, and academic rigor—complementing my practical experience in HR and talent strategy. I thrive in environments that demand problem-solving, global collaboration, and purpose-driven leadership, and I am keen to engage with organizations and leaders working at the intersection of people, technology, sustainability, and global impact.
1. Leading end-to-end Talent Acquisition for the R&D function in India for Agratas’ lithium-ion cell manufacturing (NMC & LFP technologies). 2. Partnering with UK and India-based global stakeholders to build a world-class R&D talent ecosystem aligned with long-term technology and manufacturing roadmaps. 3. Driving strategic workforce planning, role mapping, and competency frameworks for critical R&D positions. 4. Managing the complete hiring lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding. 5. Acting as a trusted TA partner to senior leadership, ensuring speed, quality, and cultural fit in hiring. 6. Strengthening employer branding and talent pipelines for niche and hard-to-hire technical roles.
1. Managed leadership hiring and critical talent acquisition for lithium-ion cell manufacturing for BESS (Battery Energy Storage Systems) applications. 2. Built and presented talent acquisition strategies and hiring plans to C-suite and senior leadership. 3. Developed robust talent pipelines for leadership, technical, and specialized roles to support rapid scale-up. 4. Executed end-to-end TA processes including stakeholder management, vendor coordination, assessments, and negotiations. 5. Conducted market intelligence and talent mapping to support future-ready workforce planning.
1. Led candidate outreach and engagement for international diplomacy conferences focused on youth empowerment and global leadership. 2. Designed and executed recruitment strategies to attract high-potential youth delegates from diverse geographies. 3. Coordinated with international teams to ensure participant quality, diversity, and representation. 4. Supported conference planning and execution through strategic participant sourcing and communication.
1. Co-founded and led ORG Foundation, a registered NGO focused on youth empowerment, leadership development, and global citizenship. 2. Spearheaded the planning and execution of multiple national and international conferences, including: *Dayanand Sagar University, Bengaluru (India) *Adamson University, Philippines 3. Coordinated with government bodies, political leaders, academic institutions, and international partners to ensure smooth execution of events. 4. Led cross-functional teams managing operations, partnerships, speaker engagement, logistics, and outreach. 5. Gained deep exposure to public policy engagement, diplomacy, and large-scale stakeholder management, strengthening global professional networks.
1. Managed end-to-end talent acquisition across multiple functions including R&D, Finance, IT, Operations, and Corporate roles. 2. Played a key role in campus hiring and early-career talent programs, coordinating with universities and institutes. 3. Handled sourcing through job portals, referrals, campus drives, and direct outreach. 4. Conducted screening, interviews, offer negotiations, and onboarding coordination. 5. Maintained ATS data, hiring dashboards, and recruitment analytics to support decision-making. 6. This role marked my first corporate experience, building a strong foundation in structured TA processes and stakeholder collaboration.
1. Supported senior recruiters in end-to-end recruitment activities across functions. 2. Assisted in resume screening, interview scheduling, candidate engagement, and documentation. 3. Contributed to campus hiring initiatives and talent databases. 4. Developed hands-on exposure to HR operations, recruitment analytics, and ATS systems.