Geethanjali e

About Geethanjali e

Senior Technical Recruiter with 8+ years of experience delivering end-to-end hiring for global product and technology-driven organizations. Currently part of Google’s Talent Acquisition team (via Cognizant), supporting niche technical and early-career hiring across multiple business units.Strong expertise in AI-assisted sourcing, advanced Boolean & X-Ray search, market mapping, and pipeline development for backend, full-stack, cloud, AI/ML, infrastructure, and early-career roles. Experienced in building high-quality candidate pipelines by engaging both active and passive talent across multiple sourcing channels.Operate as a hands-on IC while also contributing at an SME level—supporting recruiter teams through quality audits, SLA adherence, escalation resolution, and mentoring junior recruiters to drive consistent delivery.Experienced across the full recruitment lifecycle including requirement discovery, sourcing, screening, interview coordination, offer discussions, and onboarding support. Actively involved in DEI-aligned sourcing and Early Careers hiring, ensuring balanced pipelines and strong candidate experience.Open to Senior Technical Recruiter / Talent Partner opportunities in Bangalore, within product-led or technology-focused organizations that value structured processes, data-driven recruitment, and long-term growth.

Experience

1. Sr IT Recruiter (Talent Acquisition Specialist), Deployed for Google

   Cognizant

   Apr 2019 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Deployed for (client) Google Lead end-to-end recruitment for niche technical roles across Backend, Full-Stack, Embedded, Mobile, AI/ML, Big Data, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Infrastructure. Operate as acting SME for a 20-member TA team, providing process guidance, quality audits, SLA adherence support, mentoring junior recruiters, and escalation resolution while continuing hands-on IC delivery. Partner closely with hiring managers and business leaders to define role requirements, hiring strategies, prioritization, and closure timelines. Build and sustain strong passive and active candidate pipelines through LinkedIn Recruiter, advanced Boolean & X-Ray search, employee referrals, developer communities (GitHub, Stack Overflow), and networking platforms. Support Early Careers and DEI-aligned hiring initiatives, ensuring balanced pipelines and structured engagement for interns, graduates, and diverse talent. Track and report recruitment metrics, hiring trends, and pipeline health; recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency, transparency, and stakeholder satisfaction. Manage the full hiring lifecycle including screening, interview coordination, feedback management, offer discussions, negotiation support, and onboarding coordination. Plan and execute virtual hiring drives and recruitment events while maintaining consistent employer branding and candidate experience. Ensure ATS data accuracy, policy compliance, and governance alignment across all hiring activities. Recognized for independently managing multiple high-priority requirements, delivering timely closures with zero escalations and strong stakeholder feedback.

Education

• Mount Carmel College, Palace Rd, Bengaluru

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, (Computer Science, Mathematics)

• Mount Carmel College, Palace Rd, Bengaluru

  Bachelor of Science - BSc, CMS (Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics)