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VIDYA SRIDHAR

@vidyasridhar

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Dynamic Technical Recruiter with 15+ years of experience in talent acquisition.

Zimbabwe

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that values diversity, fosters collaboration, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dynamic and results-driven Technical Recruiter with over 15 years of experience in sourcing, engaging, and hiring top engineering, AI/ML, and technical leadership talent across fast-paced tech environments. My proven ability to build high-quality pipelines and partner with engineering leaders has enabled me to use data-driven strategies to fill hard-to-hire roles effectively.

Throughout my career, I have led executive and technical hiring initiatives, significantly reducing time-to-hire and expanding leadership pipelines. My experience includes integrating AI-driven tools for job description optimization and candidate engagement workflows, as well as developing internship conversion programs that have increased technical talent pipelines. I am passionate about championing diversity sourcing initiatives and implementing inclusive hiring best practices to ensure a rich and diverse workforce.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Talent Acquisition, North America

Denodo

Jan 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 11 months)

Led all executive and technical hiring across the Americas, reducing time-to-hire by 25% and expanding leadership pipeline by 40%. Recruited senior engineering leaders from AWS, Google, Nvidia, and Apple. Built and executed sourcing strategies targeting software engineers, data engineers, and technical program managers.

Technical Recruitment Sourcing Internship Programs

Senior Talent & Workforce Planning

Lodestone

Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)

Scaled headcount from 45 to 230, leading technical hiring across engineering and product teams. Partnered with engineering leadership on headcount forecasting and sourcing strategies for AI/ML roles. Championed diversity sourcing initiatives and implemented inclusive hiring best practices.

AI ML Sourcing Performance Tracking

Lead Technical Recruiter

Lodestone

Jan 2019 - Dec 2020 (1 year 11 months)

Delivered full-cycle recruitment for 40+ technical hires, including software engineers and QA engineers. Conducted over 350 interviews across phone, onsite, and virtual formats, exceeding fill-rate targets by 50%. Spearheaded ATS optimization for real-time recruitment tracking and candidate management.

Technical Recruitment Interviewing Recruitment Management

Talent Sourcing & Employer Branding

Independent Consultant

Jan 2014 - Dec 2018 (4 years 11 months)

Provided sourcing and recruitment marketing support for startups and small businesses. Designed digital outreach campaigns targeting niche technical talent pools. Built talent pipelines through online sourcing, events, and referral programs.

Talent Sourcing Recruitment Marketing Outreach Referral Programs

HR Program Support & Recruiting Coordinator

Orbital Sciences Corporation

Jan 2007 - Dec 2014 (7 years 11 months)

Supported technical recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for engineering teams. Automated hiring dashboards and developed reporting tools for headcount planning and talent analytics.

Technical Recruitment Onboarding Reporting Tools Talent Analytics