Shantonu Ghosh
Talent Acquisition Leader | Engineering & Technology Hiring | Workforce Planning & DEI Transformation
Bangalore
Summary
Talent Acquisition Leader with 20+ years of experience driving end-to-end recruitment and workforce strategy for global engineering organisations. Proven track record of building 1,000+ engineering hires across Semiconductor, Networking, Security, Cloud, Hardware, System Engineering and AI/ML domains. Skilled at global sourcing from India to USA & APAC, executive & leadership hiring, and scaling high-performing teams aligned with product innovation goals. Designed and delivered enterprise- level initiatives, including global talent pipelining (13,000+ candidates), DEI-focused diversity hiring programs (expanded gender representation across engineering), and global sourcing strategies that closed critical US leadership hires from India. Known for partnering with CXOs and business heads to build future-ready, inclusive, and analytics- driven TA ecosystems. Recognised with multiple awards for leadership, innovation, and advancing DEI in talent acquisition.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Talent Acquisition Manager
Juniper Networks
01.2017 - Current
- Managed a high-performing team of 7–12 senior recruiters, sourcers, and coordinators, driving large-scale engineering & technology hiring programs.
- Spearheaded end-to-end TA strategy for engineering verticals (ASIC/VLSI, Networking, Cloud Security, Hardware, Embedded, Product & Program Management), scaling India operations to 1,000+ hires.
- Consistently delivered 100% of annual hiring targets with zero agency dependency through effective in-house sourcing strategies. Established the ASIC/VLSI team in India from 0 → 100+ engineers, enabling accelerated delivery of next-gen chip design programs.
- Collaborated with CXOs & BU heads to align hiring with innovation priorities; scaled the Cloud & Network Security BU by 100+ engineers, doubling the team within 9 months (2022).
- Led global sourcing from India for U.S. roles; successfully closed 20+ niche positions in ASIC and Network Software Engineering, along with one Director in Hardware, directly supporting critical product launch timelines.
- Designed & deployed ‘TA Capacity Planning Calculator’, improving forecasting accuracy by 33% and adopted for global TA. Authored monthly Talent Landscape & MI Reports with LinkedIn Insights, influencing India Leadership Committee’s workforce decisions.
- Led ‘Juniper Talent Network’ & ‘Proactive Talent Pipelining’ Projects - (13,000+ candidates pre-engaged), converting 38 hires and reducing time-to-fill by 25%.
- Promoted and executed Juniper’s Hiring Transformation program – Hiring the Juniper Way – enabling 850 interviewers in India between Jul’24 and Jun’25 (against a target of 1,000 by end of 2025), thereby strengthening interview consistency and cultural alignment.
- Led strategic diversity hiring initiatives, increasing gender representation in India by 7% through successful recruitment of women engineers in niche technology domains.
- Served as Audit SPOC, ensuring 100% compliance in internal & external reviews. Managed cost-per-hire analytics, QBRs, and TA governance metrics, driving year-over-year optimisation.
- Award and Recognitions
- Individual High-FlyerAward (2025) from CHRO - Leadership during critical audit cycle. Juniper Values Award (2022) - Driving strategic hiring initiatives for Cloud & Network Security Business.
- Circle of Excellence Award (2019) – Driving strategic hiring initiatives for SILICON (ASIC) Unit.
- Rocket to Space (2024) | Sky’s the Limit (2022 & 23) | Above & Beyond (2018) and Multiple other recognitions from Engineering Leadership for scaling strategic engineering teams
Recruiting Specialist
Juniper Networks
01.2009 - 01.2017
- Responsible for end-to-end recruitment for product engineering roles, covering sourcing, screening, scheduling, HR interviews, offer management, and follow-ups.
- Specialised in sourcing niche skills (e.g., ASIC, Hardware, Networking, Embedded Software Engineers) through headhunting, market analysis, and tailored sourcing strategies aligned with business demand.
- Design and maintain staffing matrix. Present matrix to Business Leaders for key business decisions. Managed end to end recruitment cycle which includes sourcing, scheduling, HR interviewing, offer follow-up
- Played a key role in building several new business groups in India from the ground up, including ASIC, Core Junos, and Network Management.
- Led & contributed to many initiatives such as India Employee Referral Program, ATS implementation, Process efficiency and Candidate Experience.
- Award and Recognitions
- Juniper Star Award (2011, 2014, 2016) – Recognised by Engineering Leadership for playing a key role in establishing new business groups in India.
- Star Recruiter Award (2010, 2011) – Awarded by TA Leadership for consistently achieving hiring targets on time.
Sourcing Specialist
Juniper Networks [Contract]
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Executed sourcing strategies across technical domains; delivered high-quality pipelines aligned with Juniper’s growth requirements.
Technical Recruiter
Biztruss
05.2006 - 01.2008
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for IT & engineering roles, including feedback loops, offers, and closures.
Technical Recruiter
Sanyog Technilogies
07.2005 - 04.2006
- Coordinated sourcing, scheduling and walk-drives for IT roles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathmetics, Computer Sc.
Bangalore University
04-2003
Skills
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning
Certification
SHRM–SCP (Senior Certified Professional) Currently pursuing, expected Jan 2026
Timeline
SHRM–SCP (Senior Certified Professional) Currently pursuing, expected Jan 2026
01-2026
Talent Acquisition Manager
Juniper Networks
01.2017 - Current
Recruiting Specialist
Juniper Networks
01.2009 - 01.2017
Sourcing Specialist
Juniper Networks [Contract]
01.2008 - 01.2009
Technical Recruiter
Biztruss
05.2006 - 01.2008
Technical Recruiter
Sanyog Technilogies
07.2005 - 04.2006
Bachelor of Science - Physics, Mathmetics, Computer Sc.
Bangalore University
Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Represented Juniper’s Talent Acquisition leadership at national platforms including AICTE, EduSkill, Grasshopper, and HackerRank events.
- Drove campus engagement & employer branding through hiring initiatives at IISc, IIT Kanpur and other premier institutes, strengthening Juniper’s talent pipeline in engineering.
Awards
- Individual High-FlyerAward (2025) from CHRO - Leadership during critical audit cycle.
- Juniper Values Award (2022) - Driving strategic hiring initiatives for Cloud & Network Security Business.
- Circle of Excellence Award (2019) – Driving strategic hiring initiatives for SILICON (ASIC) Unit.
- Rocket to Space (2024) | Sky’s the Limit (2022 & 23) | Above & Beyond (2018) and Multiple other recognitions from Engineering Leadership for scaling strategic engineering teams.
- Juniper Star Award (2011, 2014, 2016) – Recognised by Engineering Leadership for playing a key role in establishing new business groups in India.
- Star Recruiter Award (2010, 2011) – Awarded by TA Leadership for consistently achieving hiring targets on time.
Industry Engagement & Thought Leadership
- Represented Juniper’s Talent Acquisition leadership at national platforms including AICTE, EduSkill, Grasshopper, and HackerRank events.
- Drove campus engagement & employer branding through hiring initiatives at IISc, IIT Kanpur and other premier institutes, strengthening Juniper’s talent pipeline in engineering.
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