Devendhar Akkenapally

About Devendhar Akkenapally

Bench Sales Recruiter at Cogent Cube Inc. with strong expertise in US IT staffing, C2C, W2, and SOW hiring models. I specialize in marketing and placing top-tier IT consultants—including Java.NET, DevOps, Cloud, and Full Stack Developers—across multiple industries and Fortune 500 clients. Proven track record of reducing bench time, maximizing placements, and building strategic relationships with implementation partners, prime vendors, and direct clients. Experienced in handling end-to-end bench sales operations, including candidate profiling, job matching, interview scheduling, and onboarding. Well-versed in handling visa processes including H-1B transfers, Green Card processing, and maintaining USC consultant pipelines.🤝 Let’s connect if you are hiring IT talent or looking for strong candidates to fulfill your contract roles!

Experience

1. Sales Recruiter

   Cogent Cube Inc

   Sep 2024 — Present · Hyderabad, IN

   1.**Talent Identification & Sourcing** – Scour resumes and databases to find IT professionals with specific skills and create a talent pool aligned with client requirements2.**Relationship Building** – Develop and maintain strong connections with consultants, understanding their skills, aspirations, and availability3.**Client Engagement** – Interact with clients to understand project needs, budget constraints, and timelines4.**Marketing & Promotion** – Craft compelling job descriptions and actively promote available consultants to potential clients5.**Negotiation & Closing Deals** – Negotiate contract terms, pay rates, and other deal aspects to ensure a win-win situation for both consultants and clients6.**Compliance & Documentation** – Handle contracts, paperwork, and legal compliance requirements related to staffing7.**Industry & Market Research** – Stay updated on IT industry trends, skill demands, and competitive landscapes to refine recruitment strategies8.**Consultant Career Growth** – Help consultants find opportunities aligned with their career goals and support their professional development9.**Collaboration with Internal Teams** – Work closely with sales and account management teams to meet client staffing10.**Interview Coordination** – Arrange and facilitate interviews between clients and candidates, ensuring smooth hiring processes

Education

• Kakatiya Degree College Nalgonda

  Bscmpcs, Computer Science

  2018 — 2021

• Mahatma Gandhi University

  Bachelor of Applied Science, Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications