Snigdha D.

About Snigdha D.

Strategic Talent Acquisition | Building High-Performing, Diverse Teams Hiring isn’t just about filling roles—it’s about identifying top talent, building strong teams, and driving business success. With extensive experience in tech hiring, global recruiting, employer branding, diversity hiring, and leadership hiring, I specialize in finding and attracting professionals who make a real impact. How I Drive Talent Success Expert in Niche & Leadership Hiring – Skilled in identifying hard-to-find talent across highly specialized domains, ensuring businesses get the expertise they need to stay ahead. Strategic Talent Partner – Beyond recruitment, I work closely with leadership teams to align hiring strategies with business goals, ensuring long-term success. Data-Driven Decision Making – Leveraging market intelligence, hiring analytics, and industry trends to optimize talent acquisition strategies and improve hiring outcomes. Engaging Passive Talent – Proven ability to attract high-caliber professionals who aren’t actively looking but are the right fit for critical roles. Diversity & Inclusion Advocate – Committed to building inclusive workplaces by driving diverse hiring initiatives that bring fresh perspectives and innovation. Full-Cycle Recruitment Mastery – Expertise in the entire hiring process, from workforce planning and employer branding to negotiations and onboarding, ensuring seamless execution. Beyond Recruitment A strong believer in creativity and continuous learning, I channel my passion for painting into my work—approaching hiring with vision, precision, and a keen eye for potential. Always open to connecting with professionals who are passionate about strategic hiring, leadership recruitment, and building world-class teams.

Experience

1. Talent Acquisition Specialist

   Akamai Technologies

   Jun 2022 — Present · Bengaluru, IN

   Managed in-house and internal hiring processes across APAC, India, Singapore, EMEA, and the Americas.Handling end-to-end recruitment including offer letter generation, HR coordination, joining formalities,salary processing, and documentation.Mentored and managed a team of recruiters, driving performance through data-driven hiring practices andeffective stakeholder collaboration.Led diversity and inclusion hiring initiatives with targeted goals of 40% women, 20% LGBTQ+, 10%persons with disabilities, 5% veterans, and 3% women in leadership roles.Proficient in ATS platforms including Oracle ORC, Workday, and Aloha, as well as HRIS systems andmodern sourcing tools; sourced candidates via LinkedIn, Naukri, referrals, and headhunting techniques.Specialized in deep sourcing by utilizing advanced Boolean search, market mapping, competitiveintelligence, and passive candidate engagement strategies to fill niche and leadership roles across multiple functions and geographies.Contributed to and led strategic hiring programs such as Revive (Back to Work), Women in Leadership, X-Akamite (Rehire), Referral Program, LGBTQ+ Event Rise, Veteran Hiring, Project Second Game,Breakthrough, and EmpowHer Codeathon.Created and analyzed weekly supply-demand reports, hiring performance metrics, and EightfoldCommunity Data Reports using Lookup Studio, driving informed recruiting decisions and stakeholder visibility.Successfully managed high-volume recruitment drives with 200+ candidates, ensuring process efficiency.Excellent candidate experience, and timely closures.

Education

• Utkal University

  Postgraduate Degree

• Utkal University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA