Amit Kumar
Talent Partner
Bangalore
Summary
Proactive and results-driven Talent Partner with over 12 years of full-cycle recruitment experience across diverse domains including Product/Engineering, IT, Infosec, Data Analytics, Sales, and Marketing. Experienced in working with a variety of business environments—ranging from large-scale, global product companies (Snowflake, VMware), to mid-sized cybersecurity-focused SaaS startups (e.g., Rubrik), and fast-paced consulting firms (e.g., ALTEN Calsoft Labs). Proven ability to build and scale high-performing teams by effectively partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership. Recognized for implementing structured hiring practices, driving process improvements, and consistently delivering on KPIs. Strong stakeholder management skills—partnering with Hiring Managers, HRBPs, Finance, and Compensation teams to align hiring with business goals. Adept at advising on job architecture (leveling, compensation, interview design) and driving intake calls, candidate engagement, and debriefs. Led end-to-end campus hiring initiatives at IIT BHU, demonstrating ownership from planning and coordination to onsite execution. Brings a strategic lens to both lateral and early-career hiring.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Recruiter (Contract) – GTM, Professional Services & Training
SNOWFLAKE
Bangalore
06.2025 - Current
- GTM & Services Recruitment: Managing end-to-end hiring for the Go-To-Market organization, specifically focusing on Post-Sales Implementation, Professional Services, and Training.
- Complex Technical Hiring: Sourcing and closing high-level roles including Solution Architects, Data Architects, AI/ML Architects, Practice Managers, and Technical Trainers.
- Strategic Process Improvement (Data & AI Team): Solved a critical hiring bottleneck by analyzing historical data to influence the Hiring Manager. Streamlined the process by reducing interview rounds and introducing HackerRank assessments.
- Result: Significantly reduced the interview-to-hire ratio and improved candidate quality, receiving formal appreciation from leadership.
- Cross-Functional Support: Extended support to broader technical teams, closing mandates for Front End Developers, Full Stack Engineers, and Product Managers.
Talent Partner – G&A (IT, Infosec, Data Analytics)
Rubrik
Bangalore
11.2023 - 06.2025
- Drive full-cycle hiring for critical G&A functions, closely partnering with hiring managers from requisition intake to offer acceptance.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with HRBPs, Finance, and Compensation teams to ensure alignment on hiring strategy and workforce planning.
- Introduced structured hiring practices including benchmarking frameworks, job intake forms, debrief mechanisms, and level-aligned job titling.
- Successfully filled high-impact roles with niche skill sets while improving time-to-hire metrics and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Led end-to-end campus hiring at IIT BHU—including coordination with campus authorities, building the interviewer panel, designing technical assessments, and executing full hiring operations on-site.
- Advised hiring managers on job descriptions, leveling, compensation, and interview design to ensure strategic alignment and efficiency.
Talent Partner – Product Engineering (Core Storage, EUC, Cloud)
VMware
Bangalore
05.2021 - 11.2023
- Owned end-to-end hiring for product engineering groups; built multiple R&D teams from ground up across domains.
- Drove hiring strategy in close coordination with senior hiring managers, setting priorities and aligning with quarterly goals.
- Led sourcing campaigns using advanced tools and deep networking for niche roles across Core Storage, EUC, and Cloud technologies.
- Managed high-volume pipelines while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and post-offer engagement to reduce drop-offs.
- Recognized for closing critical roles under tight timelines and exceeding quarterly hiring KPIs.
Sr. Executive – Talent Acquisition
ALTEN Calsoft Labs
Bangalore
01.2019 - 05.2021
- Managed requirements in Networking, SDN/NFV, Wireless, Cloud, and Full Stack Engineering for leading clients.
- Hired across domains including development, automation testing, and cloud infrastructure roles.
- Consistently delivered on high-priority mandates while partnering with delivery leads and client managers.
Technical Recruiter
Rose India Pvt. Ltd
Delhi
07.2013 - 01.2019
- End-to-end technical hiring across software development and testing profiles.
- Specialized in sourcing passive talent and managing recruitment for mid-senior level positions.
Education
Bachelor of Information Technology -
MDU University
Rohtak09.2012
Skills
Accomplishments
Received recognition from the Data analytic and AI team for the niche hiring success
Data analytic and AI team
Recognized by India MD Ashish Gupta and CIO Ajay Sabhlok for success in fillingcritical andniche roles.
India MD Ashish Gupta and CIO Ajay Sabhlok
Aspire Our Best Award
VMware
Achieve Our Best Award
Multiple stakeholder commendations for strategic hiring contributions and cross-functionalcollaboration.
Timeline
Recruiter (Contract) – GTM, Professional Services & Training
SNOWFLAKE
06.2025 - Current
Talent Partner – G&A (IT, Infosec, Data Analytics)
Rubrik
11.2023 - 06.2025
Talent Partner – Product Engineering (Core Storage, EUC, Cloud)
VMware
05.2021 - 11.2023
Sr. Executive – Talent Acquisition
ALTEN Calsoft Labs
01.2019 - 05.2021
Technical Recruiter
Rose India Pvt. Ltd
07.2013 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Information Technology -
MDU University