ATS (Applicant Tracking Systems) - Vultus Recruit
Open To Work
JAMPA RAKESH
AI-Driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist & Technical Recruiter
Hyderabad,TG
Summary
Results-driven Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist and AI-Powered Technical Recruiter with 5 years of full-cycle U.S. IT recruitment experience, delivering high-impact hiring solutions for FAANG, Fortune-level enterprises, and government sectors. Proven track record of placing top-tier technical talent for industry leaders including Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, JP Morgan, Verizon, Capital One, Deloitte, T-Mobile, Alaska Airlines, HCL, Auger & Capgemini - spanning Software Engineering, Cloud & DevOps, Data & AI/ML, Semiconductor/Embedded Systems, Cybersecurity, and ERP domains. Known for fast closures, strong negotiation, high candidate engagement, and a consultative approach that consistently elevates both client satisfaction and candidate experience - turning every hire into a strategic advantage.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - U.S.A
Quadrant Technologies
Redmond, WA
07.2024 - Current
- Partnered with clients and hiring managers to source, screen, qualify, and place top-tier technical talent across contract, contract-to-hire, and full-time opportunities - exclusively on W2 tax terms, targeting independent work-authorized professionals including U.S. Citizens, Green Card Holders, H4 EAD, TN, L2, and OPT/CPT visa holders across Direct Clients and State Government programs (TX | ID | GA | WA | CA).
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for highly specialized roles including Semiconductor/VLSI Engineers, Embedded Systems Engineers, Hardware Engineers, AI/ML Engineers, and Engineering IT professionals.
- Played a key role in the high-profile Auger engagement - a $10M-funded autonomous enterprise OS startup - successfully deploying 30 ex-Amazon professionals under stringent exclusivity requirements.
- Supported internal HQ hiring for Quadrant's Redmond, WA office - sourcing technical candidates, conducting interviews, and submitting evaluation reports to the Delivery Manager for final hiring decisions and offer rollouts.
- Boosted sourcing efficiency by 30% by integrating Generative AI, Apollo.io & Noon.ai automated workflows for candidate outreach, enrichment, and engagement tracking.
- Maintained accurate candidate pipelines, submission tracking, and placement reporting via Vultus Recruit ATS (Applicant Tracking System) ensuring high data integrity across all active requirements.
- Managed end-to-end recruitment operations through Microsoft's Beeline VMS and Covendis VMS - handling requisition intake, candidate submissions, compliance tracking, and rate negotiations for enterprise-level client requirements.
- Conducted candidate assessments via telephone and MS Teams / Zoom to evaluate technical knowledge, relevant experience, soft skills, and cultural fit.
- Collaborated with the Head of Talent Acquisition to align sourcing strategies, refine hiring approaches, and drive continuous improvement across the full recruitment lifecycle.
- Executed rigorous compliance-based screening ensuring alignment with U.S. visa classifications (H-1B, GC, USC, TN, OPT/CPT) and tax terms (W2) for all direct client and government programs.
- Mentored and guided junior recruiters within a 9-member TA team - sharing sourcing best practices, AI tool usage, Boolean techniques, and compliance knowledge to elevate overall team delivery quality.
- Reviewed, understood, and qualified client requisitions - analyzing technical job requirements, skill sets, and role specifications to develop targeted sourcing and screening strategies.
- Reviewed, reformatted, and presented candidate resumes to meet client expectations, submission formats, and business margin requirements.
- Fostered and maintained long-term relationships with candidates, clients, hiring managers, and account managers to ensure timely closures and repeat engagement.
- Negotiated pay rates and compensation packages with candidates based on position requirements, market standards, and client budgets - exclusively on W2 tax terms.
- Sourcing Tools & Platforms: Dice
- Monster
- LinkedIn Corporate Recruiter
- LinkedIn X-Ray via Google
- GitHub X-Ray
- Boolean Search
- Vultus Recruit ATS
- Microsoft Beeline VMS
- Covendis VMS
- Apollo.io
- Noon.ai
- Microsoft Excel
- Key Clients: Microsoft
- Meta (Embedded/Hardware Hiring)
- Auger
- T-Mobile
- Deloitte
- MosChip (Semiconductor Hiring)
- State of TX
- Mississippi
- WA
Talent Acquisition Specialist - U.S.A
Quadrant Technologies
Redmond, WA
05.2023 - 06.2024
- Delivered full-cycle U.S. IT recruitment for enterprise and government clients across PST | CST | MST | EST time zones - covering IT, engineering, and business functions within a high-performing 9-member TA team.
- Sourced, screened, interviewed, and placed candidates for W2 Full-Time and Contract positions across Direct Clients and State Government programs (TX | ID | GA | WA | CA).
- Reviewed and qualified client requisitions - understanding technical skill requirements and developing targeted sourcing strategies for niche and hard-to-fill roles.
- Utilized AI-powered sourcing, Boolean search, LinkedIn Corporate Recruiter, LinkedIn X-Ray via Google, GitHub X-Ray, Apollo.io, and social media sourcing to build robust passive talent pipelines.
- Maintained a self-built Google Sheets passive talent database of pre-screened candidates organized by skill, visa status, and availability - enabling rapid re-engagement and significantly reducing sourcing time for repeat and urgent requirements.
- Conducted candidate evaluations via telephone and MS Teams to assess technical knowledge, experience, soft skills, and role fit before client submissions.
- Reviewed, reformatted, and presented resumes to meet client submission standards and expectations.
- Negotiated W2 pay rates and managed offer follow-ups to ensure timely and successful candidate placements.
- Demonstrated deep expertise in U.S. visa classifications (H-1B, GC, USC, TN, OPT/CPT, EAD) and tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099) for compliance-focused hiring.
- Managed candidate pipelines, submissions, and workflow tracking via Vultus Recruit ATS ensuring timely follow-ups and accurate data integrity across all active requirements.
- Sourcing Tools & Platforms: Dice
- Monster
- LinkedIn Corporate Recruiter
- LinkedIn X-Ray via Google
- GitHub X-Ray
- Apollo.io
- Boolean Search
- Google Sheets
- MS Teams
- Vultus Recruit ATS
- Covendis VMS
- Microsoft Excel
- Key Clients: Microsoft
- Meta
- State Clients (GA | ID | CA | WA)
- Alaska Airlines
- Nouvalies (Implementation Partner)
- Covendis VMS (State of OR & Connecticut)
Senior Technical Recruiter - U.S.A
TEKenergy LLC
Irving, TX
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Managed full-cycle U.S. IT recruitment for contract and CTH engagements across C2C and W2 tax terms - working with implementation partners, prime vendors, and direct clients to fulfill high-volume technical staffing requirements with quick turnaround.
- Partnered with Account Managers and BDMs to understand job requirements, define sourcing strategies, and deliver prescreened, qualified candidates aligned to client expectations and technical skill sets.
- Sourced, screened, interviewed, and evaluated candidates for Core IT and Software Engineering roles including Java Developers, .NET Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Cloud Architects, Data Engineers, QA Engineers, Business Analysts, and Project Managers.
- Negotiated C2C and W2 pay rates with consultants and vendors - coordinating with employers on H1B rates and ensuring competitive offers aligned to market standards and client budgets.
- Managed post-interview activities including vendor follow-ups, feedback coordination, PO processing, MSA documentation, and project start date tracking.
- Handled all pre and post-joining formalities - handholding candidates from offer acceptance through onboarding to eliminate last-minute dropouts.
- Sourced candidates through Dice, Monster, LinkedIn Recruiter, internal databases, employee referrals, and cold calling - building robust pipelines for open and future requirements.
- Trained and mentored junior recruiters on full-cycle recruitment processes, sourcing techniques, screening best practices, and vendor coordination.
- Key Clients | Prime Vendors | Implementation Partners: JP Morgan
- Morgan Stanley
- Capital One
- Wells Fargo
- Freddie Mac
- Fidelity
- Vanguard
- Verizon
- AT&T
- T-Mobile
- Cisco
- Samsung
- FedEx
- Centene
- Cigna
- HCL
- Apex Systems
- Sogeti
- Quest Global
- Brillio
- BAH
Technical Recruiter - U.S.A
TEKenergy LLC
Irving, TX
11.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported end-to-end U.S. IT recruitment for contract and CTH positions across C2C and W2 - through prime vendors and implementation partners including Sogeti, Quest Global, Value Labs, Brillio & HCL.
- Sourced and screened resumes from Dice, Monster, LinkedIn, internal databases, and employee referrals - shortlisting profiles aligned to client requirements and desired skill sets.
- Worked with U.S. work authorizations including H1B, EAD, Green Card, and USC - coordinating with employer-of-record on C2C rates, availability, and submission readiness.
- Reviewed and cross-checked resumes against job descriptions to ensure technical accuracy before submission to Account Managers and BDMs.
- Scheduled phone and video interviews - managing follow-ups, feedback collection, and candidate communication throughout the hiring cycle.
- Maintained long-term relationships with consultants and vendors for pipeline development, referrals, and future requirement fulfillment.
- Key Clients | Prime Vendors | Implementation Partners: JP Morgan
- Capital One
- Freddie Mac
- Fidelity
- Verizon
- Centene
- Cigna
- FedEx
- Samsung
- Vanguard
- Sogeti
- Quest Global
- Value Labs
- Brillio
- Apex Systems
- BAH
- QVC
Internal Recruiter
TAXO Consulting
Delaware
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Supported internal talent acquisition for a U.S. Tax Filing & Consulting firm - hiring professionals responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing U.S. tax returns with the IRS on behalf of Indian-origin U.S.-based clients.
- Recruited for specialized roles including Tax Specialists, Tax Associates, Auditors & Sales Professionals - ensuring hires met compliance standards required for U.S. tax preparation and IRS filing.
- Collaborated directly with CEO and Lead HR on candidate evaluation and final selection - coordinating leadership interviews and facilitating offer decisions for all internal hires.
- Maintained candidate pipelines and hiring status using Excel-based trackers - ensuring organized and timely recruitment reporting.
- Gained foundational exposure to U.S. client hiring practices and cross-border talent coordination - building the core recruitment skills that launched a progressive U.S.-focused talent acquisition career.
Education
B.Sc - Computer Science, Statistics & Mathematics
Vignan Degree College
08.2020
Talent Intelligence & People Analytics
AIHR - Academy to Innovate HR
05.2026
Skills
- AI & Automation Tools
- Sourcing & Search
- ATS & Platforms
- TA Expertise
- Visa & Compliance
- Domain Expertise
- Industry Verticals
Websites
Certification
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment: LinkedIn Recruiter & AI-Driven Talent Acquisition Professional Certificate - LinkedIn Learning
- Apollo AI Workflows Basics: Talent Acquisition - Apollo.io
- Talent Acquisition & Recruitment Strategies - LearnTube.AI
- Recruiting Foundations - LinkedIn Learning
- Online Searching Tips & Tricks - Boolean & Search Strategy - LinkedIn Learning
- HR Foundations: Core Human Resources - LinkedIn Learning
- People Analytics - LinkedIn Learning
- Power BI For Talent Insights - Codebasics
- Excel: Mother of Business Intelligence - Codebasics
What Sets Me Apart
- AI-First Recruitment Engine - Leverages Generative AI, Apollo.io & Noon.ai automated workflows, and LinkedIn Corporate Recruiter (AI-powered) to drive 30% sourcing efficiency gains, enabling precision-matched talent pipelines at enterprise scale - faster, smarter, and with measurably higher submission quality.
- Deep Technical & Niche Domain Expertise - Specialized in Engineering & Embedded Systems, Hardware, and Semiconductor recruiting alongside mainstream IT domains. Expert in LinkedIn X-Ray via Google, GitHub X-Ray, and advanced Boolean techniques to surface passive and hard-to-find talent beyond standard ATS reach.
- Enterprise VMS & Direct Client Delivery - Managed end-to-end recruitment operations through Microsoft's Beeline VMS, ensuring compliant submissions, rate negotiations, and timely closures - alongside direct client hiring across PST | CST | MST | EST time zones, supported by Vultus Recruit ATS integrated with Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder.
- Compliance, Visa & Tax Expertise - Deep command of U.S. visa classifications (H-1B, GC, USC, TN, OPT/CPT, EAD) and tax terms (W2, C2C, 1099), with a strong focus on compliance-driven hiring for state government and large-scale enterprise programs - prioritizing U.S. Citizens and Green Card holders across W2 and full-time engagements.
- High-Stakes Delivery & Elite Talent Sourcing - Played a key role in a high-profile startup engagement with Auger - a $10M-funded autonomous enterprise operating system company - successfully deploying 30 ex-Amazon professionals to meet their exclusive talent requirements, demonstrating the ability to source elite, niche talent under stringent client conditions at scale.
Accomplishments
- Achieved the Quadrant Applause Award (2025) through effectively helping with end-to-end talent acquisition and consistently exceeding hiring targets.
- Played a key role in the high-profile Auger engagement — a $10M-funded autonomous enterprise OS startup — successfully deploying 30 ex-Amazon professionals under stringent exclusivity requirements.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Quote
Your most unhappy customers are your greatest source of learning.
Bill Gates
Software
LinkedIn Corporate Recruiter
Microsoft Teams
MS Outlook
MS Excel
Power BI
Vendor Management System(VMS)
Google Sheets
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - U.S.A
Quadrant Technologies
07.2024 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist - U.S.A
Quadrant Technologies
05.2023 - 06.2024
Senior Technical Recruiter - U.S.A
TEKenergy LLC
01.2023 - 05.2023
Technical Recruiter - U.S.A
TEKenergy LLC
11.2021 - 01.2023
Internal Recruiter
TAXO Consulting
09.2020 - 09.2021
B.Sc - Computer Science, Statistics & Mathematics
Vignan Degree College
Talent Intelligence & People Analytics
AIHR - Academy to Innovate HR