Mahendra D

About Mahendra D

I am a Talent Acquisition Specialist with 11+ years of experience helping global tech teams hire the right people fast, thoughtfully, and with zero compromise on quality. Whether it’s scaling engineering, product, cloud, or security teams, I have built a reputation for turning complex hiring needs into smooth, predictable outcomes that stakeholders trust. My biggest wins have come from owning full-cycle hiring for high growth companies like Nutanix, Zscaler, and Citrix, where I consistently delivered niche and leadership talent through advanced sourcing and deep market understanding.What sets me apart is my hands on sourcing ability paired with strategic thinking: X-Ray search, headhunting, talent mapping, and building pipelines long before the business needs them. I am known for being the recruiter leaders call when a role is “hard to fill,” because I approach hiring like a business partner. Strong relationships, transparent communication, and a candidate first mindset are the foundation of my work, and they have helped me elevate hiring quality and strengthen stakeholder confidence across every team I have supported.Beyond the role, I am someone who brings curiosity, clarity, and warmth into every interaction. Rooted in Mysore and raised in Bangalore. Outside work you will find me exploring new cuisines, traveling, riding, playing cricket, watching all kinds of sports etc. I love helping people find clarity in their career journeys, so if you ever want to talk talent, trends, or transition, feel free to reach out.

Experience

1. Sr Talent Acquisition Specialist

   HighLevel

   Jan 2026 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   End to End Recruitment

Education

• K.I.E.T Polytechnic

  Diploma