Khushi Upadhye

About Khushi Upadhye

Talent Acquisition | Talent Sourcing and Onboarding | HR Analytics | Talent ManagementI\'m Khushi Upadhye, an SME Acquisition Consultant at AI CERTs - I bring structure to talent acquisition and scale expert networks with intent. In my current role, I have- Sourced, screened and evaluated 800+ talent profiles, focusing on skill alignment and program requirements- Onboarded 50+ trainers for AI and emerging technology certifications, ensuring readiness for delivery and compliance- Matched the right talent to the right certification programs, coordinating closely with the Authorized Training Partners- Maintained structured reports and tracking dashboards to monitor sourcing, outreach and onboarding status- Collaborated cross-functionally with content, design and sales teams to support program execution and trainer readiness- Drove regular follow-ups, outreach communication and engagement efforts ensuring smooth onboarding and timely closures.I\'m ambitious, detail-oriented, empath who thrives in roles where ownership and impact go hand in hand. I value clarity, accountability and continuous growth with strong coordination and communication skills. Always open to meaningful conversations, collaborations and opportunities to grow. Let\'s connect:)

Experience

1. Sme Acquisition Specialist

   AI CERTs®

   Sep 2025 — Present · NY, US

   Contribute to a high-impact mission with global reach.Assisted in building and maintaining a database of SME prospects.Successfully onboarded 50+ SMEs and maintained the talent pipeline.Co-ordinated in onboarding activities and documentation for the new SMEs.Tracking progress while maintaining reports on outreach and onboarding status.Understand the operational workflows behind large-scale certification programs.Conducted research to identify potential SMEs in the AI and Blockchain domains.Supporting initiatives to improve the acquisition process and candidate experience.Develop skills in professional communication, stakeholder management, and CRM tools.Sourced for 800+ SME/ trainer profiles and aligned the right talent for the right program.Structured outreach with well-maintained reports and dashboards to track the communication.Collaborated with the internal teams (Sales, Content, Design) to align contributions with program goals.

Education

• Amity University Online

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human Resource Analytics

• K V Pendharkar College of Arts Science and Commerce

  Bachelor of Arts - BA, English Literature

• Amity University Online

  Master of Computer Applications - MCA, Machine Learning