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Pavan Rao

TA strategist with 20 years of experience having worked in gaint companies like Amazon, GE and Wipro as well start-ups like Vedantu, Petasense and Moengage

Greater Bengaluru Area

8+ years of work experience

AppViewX
Nov 20258 mosPresent

Bengaluru

• Spearheaded strategic talent acquisition initiatives for new go-to-market territories, including LATAM and EMEA. • Successfully hired over 25 leadership positions across the US, UK, Europe, and India. • Pioneered DEI and PWD hiring practices, marking a significant milestone for the organization. • Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing administrative workload by 30% and enhancing retention rates by 15%.
MoEngage
Jun 20232 yrs 5 mosOct 2025

Bengaluru

• Defined and implemented Total Benefits and Rewards, aligning with global best practices. • Established a Global Capability Center in Delhi/NCR, successfully growing the team to 52 employees. • Led talent acquisition strategies, achieving a remarkable 30% annual increase in hires. • Enhanced employer branding, resulting in a 40% rise in applicant interest.
Vedantu
Feb 20221 yr 4 mosMay 2023

Bengaluru

Defined, Designed and implemented POFU which resulted in 18% increase in the offer - joinee Implemented GoTo Companies, Non Yielding Companies, Talent Lost To Companies & Hire Channels - Data Analytics Provided functional expertise and market intelligence on hiring trends, enabling data driven decision making across global markets Leveraged technology to automate tasks, saving 20 hours weekly
Mobileum
Nov 20192 yrs 3 mosJan 2022

Greater Bengaluru Area

• Defined and implemented a Cost per Hire strategy, achieving an 18% reduction. • Managed vendor usage to remain below 1%, enhancing direct sourcing and referrals. • Successfully ramped up 300+ hires for the Risk & Counter Fraud Analytics Vertical in just 2 months. • Oversaw the hiring of 800+ lateral hires, 120+ freshers, and 40+ leadership roles annually.
Petasense
Feb 20181 yr 10 mosNov 2019

Bengaluru

• Spearheaded the recruitment of over 300 hires within a year without relying on job boards or vendors. • Utilized social media platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and MeetUp to attract top talent. • Streamlined onboarding processes, resulting in a 40% increase in new hire satisfaction.

Education

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

MBA, MBA in Human Resources, Human Resource

Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

20052 yrs2007
bangalore university

BE, Mechanical

bangalore university

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Headline

TA strategist with 20 years of experience having worked in gaint companies like Amazon, GE and Wipro as well start-ups like Vedantu, Petasense and Moengage

About

As Associate Director - Talent Acquisition at AppViewX, I focus on creating and implementing effective global hiring strategies that address organizational staffing needs. With over a decade of experience, my expertise in screening, technical recruiting, and leveraging tools like Siebel ensures a seamless and efficient recruitment process. Leveraging my MBA in Human Resources, I collaborate with stakeholders to design tailored solutions that align with business goals and support organizational growth. My approach is rooted in precision and strategic insight, enabling the attraction and selection of high-caliber talent to meet dynamic business demands.

Location

Greater Bengaluru Area

Work experience

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition at AppViewX, Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos, Bengaluru, • Spearheaded strategic talent acquisition initiatives for new go-to-market territories, including LATAM and EMEA. • Successfully hired over 25 leadership positions across the US, UK, Europe, and India. • Pioneered DEI and PWD hiring practices, marking a significant milestone for the organization. • Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing administrative workload by 30% and enhancing retention rates by 15%.

Director Talent Acquisition at MoEngage, Jun 2023 - Oct 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos, Bengaluru, • Defined and implemented Total Benefits and Rewards, aligning with global best practices. • Established a Global Capability Center in Delhi/NCR, successfully growing the team to 52 employees. • Led talent acquisition strategies, achieving a remarkable 30% annual increase in hires. • Enhanced employer branding, resulting in a 40% rise in applicant interest.

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition at Vedantu, Feb 2022 - May 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos, Bengaluru, Defined, Designed and implemented POFU which resulted in 18% increase in the offer - joinee Implemented GoTo Companies, Non Yielding Companies, Talent Lost To Companies & Hire Channels - Data Analytics Provided functional expertise and market intelligence on hiring trends, enabling data driven decision making across global markets Leveraged technology to automate tasks, saving 20 hours weekly

Director Talent Acquisition at Mobileum, Nov 2019 - Jan 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos, Greater Bengaluru Area, • Defined and implemented a Cost per Hire strategy, achieving an 18% reduction. • Managed vendor usage to remain below 1%, enhancing direct sourcing and referrals. • Successfully ramped up 300+ hires for the Risk & Counter Fraud Analytics Vertical in just 2 months. • Oversaw the hiring of 800+ lateral hires, 120+ freshers, and 40+ leadership roles annually.

Human Resources Manager at Petasense, Feb 2018 - Nov 2019 · 1 yr 10 mos, Bengaluru, • Spearheaded the recruitment of over 300 hires within a year without relying on job boards or vendors. • Utilized social media platforms like LinkedIn, GitHub, and MeetUp to attract top talent. • Streamlined onboarding processes, resulting in a 40% increase in new hire satisfaction.

Education

MBA, MBA in Human Resources, Human Resource, Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Pune

BE, Mechanical, bangalore university