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Praveen christo

Global Talent Acquisition | AI-Powered Recruitment | Diversity & Inclusion Strategist | LinkedIn Sourcing Expert | IT Staffing | IIML

Bangalore Urban
Hiring

OTT Test Engineer

IGS Global

We are looking for a skilled Test Engineer to ensure quality across our OTT streaming platforms on mobile and smart TV devices.

Bannerughatta

₹10–18 LPA

CTC

2–8 years

Exp

About Praveen

Jul 20215 y 2 moPresent

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Summary: Driving end-to-end talent acquisition for India's tech landscape with focus on leadership hiring, automation pipelines, market strategy. • Led 100+ placements across tech & leadership roles • Spearheaded global sourcing and e2e negotiations • Reduced time-to-hire by 40% with AI, Boolean, automation • Increased diversity pool by 60% • Ran referral campaigns (25% submission boost) • Used LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, HireVue, Workday, Peerlist, GitHub • Managed API automation, DevOps, program manager hiring • Delivered market reports & salary benchmarks
Proconnxt Consultants
Aug 20201 yrJul 2021

Trichy

Summary: Freelance tech/contract recruiter for niche & volume IT hiring. • Placed automation/cloud engineers via mapping & Boolean search • Achieved 30% repeat business • Sourced screened via LinkedIn, Peerlist, AI boards • Partnered with leaders for pipeline alignment • Delivered market/salary research
Y-Axis Overseas Careers
Sep 20181 yr 4 mosDec 2019

Summary: Global tech talent transitions overseas—immigration and recruitment advisor. • Guided candidates in visa/document/job search • Built partnerships for international leadership hiring • Supported employer branding for global outreach
May 20153 yrs 6 mosOct 2018

Trichy

Summary: Enabled business growth via new tech client acquisition, recruitment channel expansion, service diversification. • Fostered customer relationships, closed new HR consulting business deals, negotiated/secured tech hiring partnerships • Conducted strategic planning/market analysis for growth • Delivered client presentations and developed new service lines • Provided mentorship, standardized processes
Oct 20135 yrs 1 moOct 2018

Summary: Delivered high-volume sales/recruitment projects, managed E2E execution. • Volume hiring for mid/tech/leadership roles • Reviewed recruitment team performance • Automated and improved processes • Full-cycle recruitment for all functions with diverse headhunting methodologies

Education

Karunya Institute of technology and sciences

Master of Science - MS, Networking and Technology

Karunya Institute of technology and sciences

20112 yrs2013

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science

St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli

20073 yrs2010

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Global Talent Acquisition | AI-Powered Recruitment | Diversity & Inclusion Strategist | LinkedIn Sourcing Expert | IT Staffing | IIML

About

Global Talent Acquisition | Transforming Recruitment Through AI & Innovation I specialize in building high-performing teams through strategic talent acquisition, leveraging cutting-edge AI recruitment technologies and automation to drive efficiency and deliver exceptional results. 🌟 CONNECT WITH ME ON PEERLIST 🌟 Supercharge your network and unlock career opportunities! Explore my full profile, verified skills, projects, and recommendations: peerlist.io/pravinchristo Connect with me for: • AI-powered recruiting strategies • Talent sourcing innovations • Market trends, salary benchmarks, and DEI • Collaboration in tech hiring & growth Let's shape the future of talent acquisition together! 🎯 Core Expertise: • Global Talent Acquisition & Executive Search • AI-Powered Recruitment & Sourcing Automation • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Strategy • LinkedIn Advanced Sourcing & Boolean Search • IT Staffing & Technical Recruitment • Employer Branding & Candidate Experience 📊 Quantified Achievements: ✓ Successfully placed 500+ candidates across technical and leadership roles ✓ Reduced time-to-hire by 40% through AI-powered sourcing strategies ✓ Increased diverse candidate pipeline by 60% through targeted DEI initiatives ✓ Built recruitment automation workflows saving 20+ hours weekly ✓ Managed end-to-end hiring for 100+ positions annually 🔧 Tools & Technologies: LinkedIn Recruiter | Boolean Search | ATS Systems | AI Recruitment Tools | Applicant Tracking Systems | HireVue | Greenhouse | Workday | Microsoft Office Suite | Data Analytics | CRM Systems 🚀 My Vision: I'm passionate about revolutionizing talent acquisition by combining human insight with AI-powered technology. My goal is to create inclusive, diverse workforces while delivering measurable business impact through strategic hiring. 🎓 Education: IIML (Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow) | Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences 💼 Currently: Driving recruitment excellence at IGS, focusing on leadership hiring, IT staffing, and building scalable talent pipelines that fuel organizational growth. Let's connect to discuss talent strategies, recruitment innovation, and building world-class teams!

Location

Bangalore Urban

Work experience

HR- Recruitment at IGS Global, Jul 2021 - Present · 5 y 2 mo, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Summary: Driving end-to-end talent acquisition for India's tech landscape with focus on leadership hiring, automation pipelines, market strategy. • Led 100+ placements across tech & leadership roles • Spearheaded global sourcing and e2e negotiations • Reduced time-to-hire by 40% with AI, Boolean, automation • Increased diversity pool by 60% • Ran referral campaigns (25% submission boost) • Used LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, HireVue, Workday, Peerlist, GitHub • Managed API automation, DevOps, program manager hiring • Delivered market reports & salary benchmarks

Sr Recruitment consultant at Proconnxt Consultants, Aug 2020 - Jul 2021 · 1 yr, Trichy, Summary: Freelance tech/contract recruiter for niche & volume IT hiring. • Placed automation/cloud engineers via mapping & Boolean search • Achieved 30% repeat business • Sourced screened via LinkedIn, Peerlist, AI boards • Partnered with leaders for pipeline alignment • Delivered market/salary research

International recruitment and immigration consultant at Y-Axis Overseas Careers, Sep 2018 - Dec 2019 · 1 yr 4 mos, Summary: Global tech talent transitions overseas—immigration and recruitment advisor. • Guided candidates in visa/document/job search • Built partnerships for international leadership hiring • Supported employer branding for global outreach

Business Development Manager at Mafran corporate services, May 2015 - Oct 2018 · 3 yrs 6 mos, Trichy, Summary: Enabled business growth via new tech client acquisition, recruitment channel expansion, service diversification. • Fostered customer relationships, closed new HR consulting business deals, negotiated/secured tech hiring partnerships • Conducted strategic planning/market analysis for growth • Delivered client presentations and developed new service lines • Provided mentorship, standardized processes

Business Development Executive at Mafran corporate services, Oct 2013 - Oct 2018 · 5 yrs 1 mo, Summary: Delivered high-volume sales/recruitment projects, managed E2E execution. • Volume hiring for mid/tech/leadership roles • Reviewed recruitment team performance • Automated and improved processes • Full-cycle recruitment for all functions with diverse headhunting methodologies

Education

Master of Science - MS, Networking and Technology, Karunya Institute of technology and sciences

Bachelor's degree, Computer Science, St. Joseph's College, Tiruchirappalli