Pratyush Banala

Sr Manager @Antra, Inc.

Hyderabad, IN

Head of Contracts and I-983 Teams | GSA and SLED Sector Submissions (2019 – Present)Lead a cross-functional team handling contracts, ensuring regulatory and contractual compliance.Played a key role in securing the GSA contract, opening new revenue streams and significantly expanding the company’s footprint in the highly competitive federal marketplace.Oversee the preparation and submission of RFPs to SLED (State, Local, and Education) sectors, ensuring adherence to client requirements and timelines.Developed and implemented streamlined contract management processes, improving efficiency by 27%.Collaborate with legal, finance, and operational teams to mitigate risks and ensure contract performance.Head of Immigration, Finance, and Contracts Teams (2016 – 2019)Directed immigration, finance, and contract operations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and industry regulations.Managed vendor contracts and financial operations, optimizing processes and reducing costs by 14%.Worked closely with external legal teams to handle immigration matters, ensuring timely and compliant visa processing.Manager – Bench Sales (2014 – 2016)Led the Bench Sales team, responsible for marketing available consultants to existing and new clients.Increased consultant placements by 37% through targeted marketing and relationship building with clients.Coordinated closely with recruiters to match client requirements with consultant expertise, resulting in high placement success rates.Recruiter and HR Operations Lead (2012 – 2014)Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT roles, screening and interviewing candidates to meet client staffing needs.Successfully placed high-quality candidates, achieving a 57% interview-to-selection rate, significantly surpassing industry benchmarks and contributing to overall client satisfaction and retention.Oversaw HR and operational tasks, including onboarding and consultant management, enhancing team performance and retention.

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Jr. College

Intermediate

International University of America, London

MBA

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Degree College

Bachelor