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Principal Talent Consultant (Mariner) | Scaling Tech & Analytics Teams | Multi-Client Expertise

About

I recruit engineers, data scientists, and tech leaders — and I understand what they do. Over 5 years in talent acquisition, I've specialised in technical hiring for GCCs and product organisations across India, closing 60+ roles spanning Software Engineering, Data Engineering, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Cloud Infrastructure, and Product Management - across industries like Oil & Gas, Telecom, Healthcare, Life Sciences, BFSI, Retail, Insurance, Ad Tech, and Clean Energy. What I hire: → Engineering — SDE II/III, Staff & Principal Engineers, Fullstack (Java · React · Node.js · TypeScript), Backend, Platform, SRE, DevOps (K8s · Terraform · AWS · Azure) → Data & AI — Data Engineers (Snowflake · Databricks · PySpark · dbt · Airflow), ML Engineers (Python · PyTorch · Spark · LLMs), AI Solutions Engineers → Security — Cybersecurity (OT/ICS · IAM · SIEM · ZTNA · Palo Alto), Cloud Security, Identity Architecture → Product & Strategy — Product Managers, Business Analysts, Strategy Leads → Leadership — Engineering Managers, Directors, Heads of Data / Engineering / Security What makes me different from most recruiters: I read JDs technically. I understand the difference between a data engineer who builds pipelines and one who designs architecture. I know why a company needs an SRE vs a DevOps engineer. I can have a credible conversation with a Staff engineer about their work. By the numbers: 60+ hires across 24+ clients in 15+ industries 90% offer-to-joining ratio Closed roles up to ₹2.5 Crore and niche ICs as specific as OT Cybersecurity and Digital Twin engineers 23% diversity hiring with active focus on women in tech

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

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Work experience

Talent Mariner at nexocean, Sep 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Driving large-scale and niche hiring mandates across Global Capability Centers (GCCs), product organizations, and consulting firms, with end-to-end ownership of talent delivery across tech, analytics, and business functions. Managing high-volume, multi-client hiring pipelines, while ensuring quality, speed, and stakeholder alignment across geographies. Key Impact Metrics: Delivered 44+ hires across Technology, Analytics, and Business functions within a high-volume, multi-client environment 20–25% of total hires were leadership roles (Director, Head, AGM, ED level) Maintained a strong offer-to-joining ratio of 90%, ensuring high conversion and candidate engagement Achieved 23% diversity hiring across mandates, with focused efforts on women leadership hiring in tech and business roles Hiring Coverage: Technology: Cyber Security, Fullstack, Backend, , Cloud, Analytics, AI/ML, Data Science Enterprise & Business Roles: Finance (FP&A, Controllers, ED Finance), Investor Relations, Talent Acquisition Creative & Branding: UI/UX, Employer Branding, Design Leadership Leadership Hiring: Directors, Heads, Engineering Leaders, Finance Leaders, Country Heads Client Engagements: Supported GCC build-outs, team expansions, and critical niche hiring requirements Worked closely with stakeholders on talent mapping, compensation benchmarking, and hiring strategy Execution Excellence: Delivered on high-volume roles with strong pipeline conversion Closed niche and hard-to-fill roles across AI/ML, Cloud, and Security Demonstrated ability to switch between volume hiring and leadership hiring seamlessly Built strong candidate networks across mid to senior talent pools What sets me apart: Ability to operate at scale without compromising quality Strong understanding of GCC ecosystem and talent landscape in India Proven track record in multi-client, high-pressure hiring environments

Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Imarticus Learning, Sep 2022 - Nov 2023 · 1 yr 3 mos, Bengaluru, Niche hiring of subject matter experts across Investment Banking, Data Analytics, Cybersecurity, Full-Stack Development, and Digital Marketing — pan-India across 14 branches. * Built SME evaluation frameworks for technical trainer quality assessment * Designed and led a Trainer Engagement Model to improve faculty retention and performance

Talent Acquisition Specialist at Unacademy, Sep 2020 - Aug 2022 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Full-cycle recruitment at one of India's largest EdTech platforms during a hyper-growth phase. * Managed volume and campus hiring across multiple locations * Coordinated pipeline reporting, cost analysis, and stakeholder hiring reviews

Search & Engagement Consultant at Kalpavrksha Associates, Feb 2020 - Apr 2020 · 3 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Executive search for mid-to-senior mandates across APAC and India — end-to-end candidate lifecycle from requirement brief to placement.

Executive Recruiter at PERSOLKELLY, Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, Client-facing recruitment delivery - briefing, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer closure.

Education

Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resources Development, amity University

Bachelor of Commerce, Accounting and Finance, Christ University, Bangalore