Aakashh Ahhuja
Business Solutions Manager @Cognizant
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WORK HISTORY
Business Solutions Manager @Cognizant
Delhi, IN
Leading product strategy and platform development for Cognizant’s Talent Acquisition technology ecosystem, driving digital transformation initiatives across enterprise hiring platforms.Key Contributions• Leading development of a greenfield AI-enabled Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to replace legacy vendor platforms and support large-scale hiring operations.• Defining product vision, roadmap, and architecture for an enterprise hiring platform supporting daily recruitment ecosystem interactions.• Driving $3.5M annual cost optimization through platform consolidation, vendor rationalization, and transition from external SaaS systems to internally built solutions.• Owning the Talent Acquisition technology ecosystem including Oracle Taleo (ATS), Beamery (CRM & Career Site), Talview (Interview Platform), Spire (Search & Match), and PeopleSoft HCM.• Led 10+ platform releases, reducing production defects by 25% and improving recruiter productivity through automation and workflow optimization.• Improved candidate application conversion by 30% through redesign of recruitment workflows and Apply Flow optimization.• Enabled 35% increase in candidate pipeline through API integrations with sourcing platforms such as Naukri.• Driving automation initiatives saving operational hours annually while improving data accuracy and operational efficiency.
EDUCATION
Vellore Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology - BTech, Information Technology
Institute of Management, Nirma University
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing
ABOUT AAKASHH AHHUJA
I build technology platforms that transform how enterprises hire and manage talent.With 10+ years of experience across consulting and product leadership, I specialize in designing scalable enterprise platforms and driving digital transformation across HR technology ecosystems.Currently at Cognizant, I lead product strategy and development for Talent Acquisition platforms, including the build of a greenfield AI-enabled Applicant Tracking System (ATS) designed to modernize hiring operations and support high-volume recruitment environments.Key highlights of my work include:• Leading development of an AI-enabled ATS platform supporting large-scale hiring ecosystems• Driving $3.5M+ cost optimization through platform consolidation and vendor rationalization• Improving candidate conversion by 30% through recruitment workflow redesign• Increasing candidate pipeline by 35% through sourcing platform integrations• Delivering enterprise HR Technology transformation across ATS, CRM, interview and search & match platforms Prior to Cognizant, I worked at Accenture, helping global enterprises modernize technology landscapes through Business Process Re-engineering (BPR), Application Portfolio Rationalization (APR), and Digital Transformation initiatives, helping organizations modernize their technology landscapes and optimize operational efficiency.I enjoy working at the intersection of product strategy, enterprise platforms, and business transformation, partnering with stakeholders across business, technology, and operations to deliver scalable digital solutions.Always open to conversations around Product Management, HR Technology, and Digital Transformation.
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