Ayush Basandani

About Ayush Basandani

Sourcingflair | Talent Scout | Recruitment Branding Expert | Power BI-Driven Talent Intelligence | Specialist in Data Science, Engineering & Cloud Hiring8-year experienced SourcePro-certified recruiter who thrives at the intersection of talent, data, and strategy. What sets me apart is my ability to merge data-driven insights (Power BI dashboards for hiring KPIs) with recruitment branding and market intelligence, helping organizations not just fill roles, but build lasting talent pipelines.From traditional platforms like Naukri, IIMJobs, and Hirist to leveraging the power of social media and talent branding campaigns, I’ve scouted and secured some of the most difficult-to-hire talent.Areas of expertise:Data Science & Decision Analytics recruitmentData Engineering, Cloud & DevOps hiring Power BI–backed dashboards for leadership insightsRecruitment branding that attracts and engages top talentWhy connect with me?Because I don’t just source talent—I craft stories, insights, and strategies that make both hiring managers and candidates say, “This is different.”For Data Enthusiasts:Join my community know more about me: https://tapmo.me/ayush-basandani For Career Movers:Exploring opportunities in Data Science or Data Engineering? Share your profile at a••••••••@zs.com. Let’s connect, collaborate, and create impact.Let’s redefine recruitment—where data, intelligence, and human connection meet

Experience

1. Talent Scout

   ZS

   Jan 2022 — Present · Pune, IN

   Hired 100+ Data Scientists and 27+ Data Engineers, including niche experts in Machine Learning, NLP, Generative AI, MLOps, Cloud DevOps, and Big Data, driving critical project deliveries in the year 2025 alone.• Automated market intelligence reporting using Power BI, integrating data from Naukri Labs, LinkedIn Insights, and Glassdoor, which reduced manual reporting time by 40% and improved leadership decision-making speed.• Optimized sourcing workflows via advanced Boolean/X-ray search and social media mapping, resulting in a 25% faster time-to-hire for niche roles.• Developed compensation benchmarking dashboards that helped business leaders make competitive offers, directly improving offer acceptance rates by 15%.• Built and scaled talent pipelines across AI, Data Science, and Cloud, reducing dependence on external vendors and saving significant recruitment costs.• Enhanced employer branding through structured job postings and analytics-led targeting on LinkedIn, Naukri, and IIMJobs, increasing applicant quality by 30%.• Led Diversity & Inclusion sourcing strategies, leveraging automated talent mapping to achieve a 20% increase in diverse hires in technical roles.

Education

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Human resources

• SYMBIOSIS INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Information Technology

  2014 — 2017

Skills

• Hp Operations Manager
• Microsoft Excel
• Autosys
• Work Scheduler
• Application Operations
• Application Monitoring
• Bmc Remedy Ticketing System
• Wow
• Microsoft Word