Aishwarya Ghode

About Aishwarya Ghode

Hey there! I’m a passionate IT recruiter with experience helping companies—from fast-paced startups to established tech giants—build rockstar engineering and product teams.I don’t just “fill roles.” I build teams, solve hiring puzzles, and match great people with great opportunities. Whether it\'s a Java backend expert, a full-stack ninja, or a DevOps ace—you name it, I’ve probably hired it.I thrive in environments where:Tech is always evolving Timelines are tight ⏱But quality can’t be compromised What sets me apart? I blend deep market knowledge, sharp sourcing skills, and a people-first mindset. I believe the best hires come from genuine conversations, not just keyword matching. I specialize in:IT/Product/Tech hiring (India & global markets)Startup & scale-up hiring environmentsSourcing hard-to-find talent (aka purple squirrels )Building great candidate experiencesWorking fast without losing the human touchIf you\'re looking for your next big break in tech, or if you’re a company ready to scale, let’s chat. Always happy to connect, collaborate, or exchange ideas with fellow recruiters and tech professionals!

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition

   Korn Ferry

   Feb 2019 — Present · Pune, IN

   As an Associate Recruiter at Korn Ferry, I bring over 6+ years of experience in end-to-end IT recruitment, specializing in sourcing and retaining top talent for Fortune 500 clients across diverse industries such as IT product, FMCG, IT services, and finance. I\'ve successfully sourced and placed candidates in roles spanning Salesforce development, SAP finance, front-end and back-end technologies, AI/ML/computer vision, research and analytics, quality analysis, data engineering/DW/data scientist, and application development and support.In addition to full-cycle recruiting, I excel in stakeholder management and skills-based hiring, leveraging expertise in behavioural and competency-based interviewing techniques. Notable projects I\'ve contributed to include:Workday (Pune) July 2021-Present: Delivered IT recruiting expertise and seamless support to high-profile clients in acquiring top talent for DevOps and Cloud architects & Salesforce development. Implemented strategic networking and recruitment activities, increasing hiring in niche areas and providing valuable consultation to hiring managers.PepsiCo (Hyderabad) 05/2020–06/2021: Led IT recruitment efforts for senior-level positions specializing in machine learning and artificial intelligence. Successfully developed and managed a pipeline of top-tier candidates, contributing to the organization\'s talent acquisition goals.My experience and skills have equipped me to excel in delivering exceptional recruitment solutions, and I am committed to leveraging my expertise to support organizations in finding the top talent they need to thrive

Education

• ICFAI Business School, Pune Official

  PGPM

  2017 — 2019

• University of Mumbai

  Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc

  2013 — 2016