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Snigdha Panda

@snigdhapanda

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Strategic Talent Acquisition Lead with 8+ years in IT recruitment.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to diversity.

I am a strategic and results-oriented Talent Acquisition Lead with over 8 years of progressive experience in IT recruitment and vendor management. My expertise lies in driving global hiring initiatives across North America, EMEA, and APAC regions, focusing on sourcing top-tier talent in software engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, data science, and emerging technologies.

Throughout my career, I have built and mentored high-performing talent acquisition teams, managed vendor partnerships, and implemented scalable recruitment frameworks that support rapid organizational growth. I am passionate about advancing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) through inclusive sourcing strategies and bias-free hiring processes. My ability to leverage data and technology has optimized talent pipelines and enhanced candidate experiences, delivering measurable recruitment outcomes in dynamic, tech-driven environments.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Lead- Talent Acquisition

Current

Intense Technologies

Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)

Directed full-cycle recruitment for technical and business functions, including Software Engineering, Cloud, DevOps, Product, Presales, and Customer Success. Partnered with senior leadership to forecast workforce needs and drive proactive hiring pipelines aligned with company growth objectives.

Vendor Management Stakeholder Management Employer Branding

Lead- Vendor Management

Tech Mahindra

Jan 2015 - Dec 2020 (5 years 11 months)

Managed recruitment vendor operations for large-scale hiring across IT, BPO, and digital transformation verticals. Served as the key liaison between internal TA teams and external sourcing partners to ensure delivery excellence and alignment with business hiring goals.

Vendor Management Vendor Operations Contract Negotiation SLA Management Performance Monitoring Compliance Management Data Analysis Process Improvement Reporting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

KIIT UNIVERSITY

Master of Business Administration, HR & Marketing

Completed a Master of Business Administration with a dual specialization in Human Resources and Marketing. This program provided a comprehensive understanding of business management principles and strategic approaches in talent acquisition and market analysis.

BPUT

Bachelor of Technology, Computer Science

Pursued a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science, gaining foundational knowledge in programming, data structures, algorithms, and software development. This degree equipped me with essential technical skills relevant to the IT industry.