Darshan D R

About Darshan D R

Strategic Talent Acquisition Partner | Diversity Hiring | Employer Branding | Product hiring, Software hiring & Engineering hiring | Corporate RecruiterWith experience in hiring across US and Indian markets, I specialize in building high-performing teams across functions, predominantly within engineering, IT and software. Also I’m a talent Acquisition Partner adept at seamlessly switching roles between strategic talent acquisition partner and recruiter to meet evolving business needs. My expertise spans end-to-end recruitment, stakeholder management, vendor coordination, and employer branding. I have a proven track record of enhancing candidate experience, enhancing diversity hiring, and optimizing recruitment strategies to align with business goals.I focus on IT, product, software hiring, engineering hiring, Go to market hiring (GTM) leveraging data-driven insights and market intelligence to attract top talent. My ability to maintain a high success ratio (90%+) and improve hiring turnaround times has made me a key asset in fast-paced, product-driven environments.I focus on driving efficient, high-quality hiring by understanding business needs quickly, partnering closely with stakeholders, and creating a smooth, respectful experience for every candidate. Over the years, I’ve earned several recognitions for the way I work a reflection of my consistency, speed, and commitment to delivering real results. I’m always looking for ways to sharpen my approach, refine processes, and add meaningful impact to the teams I support.Key skills- Data-Driven Recruitment | Candidate Experience & Engagement | Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Hiring | Stakeholder management & Hiring Manager Collaboration | Niche Hiring | Market Intelligence | Leadership hiring | Project Management| Engineering Recruitment | Software Recruitment | Go-to-market

Experience

1. Recruitment Specialist

   Palo Alto Networks

   Dec 2025 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

Education

• Dayananda Sagar Institutions

  BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

  2017 — 2020

• DAV Public School

  8.4 CGPA

  2008 — 2015

• National College, Jayanagar, Bangalore-82(Autonomous)

  Pre University

  2015 — 2017