Sharmeen Sarah
Talent Acquisition Lead
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Talent Acquisition professional with 13.5+ years of global hiring experience across APAC & EMEA. Expertise in AI/ML, Data Science, Cloud, Cybersecurity, and emerging technology hiring. Experienced in leading recruitment teams, stakeholder management, talent forecasting, and process optimization.
Multi-tasking Team Leader well-known for executing successful, new initiatives. Creates dynamic and positive workplace culture to align with organizational mission and values. Trains new hires and mentors struggling workers to achieve overall team success.
Team Leader experienced in directing activities of workgroups. Develops strategies, provides training, sets goals and obtains team feedback. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Big picture focus with excellence in communicating goals and vision to succeed. Problem solver, networker, and consensus builder.
Talented Team Leader experienced and dedicated to enhancing employee satisfaction and business success. Diplomatic and friendly with proven commitment to employee training. Hardworking team player bringing necessary experience and knowledge to tackle any operational demand.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
GDN Team Lead, Talent Acquisition
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
- Leading global hiring delivery across multiple technology portfolios.
- Driving strategies for AI, ML, Cloud, Data & Emerging Tech roles.
- Managing team performance, SLAs, and analytics-driven hiring.
- Partnering with business leaders for workforce planning.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
Bangalore
06.2021 - 01.2025
- Executed sourcing strategies using LinkedIn Recruiter, X-Ray Search & BrassRing.
- Closed niche hiring for WatsonX – AI, ML, Data Science.
- Recipient of Client Delight Award – Feb 2024.
Account Delivery Manager
IT Source Technologies
Bangalore
11.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed enterprise IT hiring and client delivery.
- Coordinated efficient routes and schedules for [Number]-driver team.
- Oversaw delivery portfolio encompassing [Location] with [Number]+ deliveries per week.
Team Lead
Orcapod Consulting
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Led recruitment teams for multiple IT clients.
Delivery Manager
Source One
Bangalore
11.2014 - 07.2017
- Managed recruitment for Wipro, HCL & IBM.
- Coordinated efficient routes and schedules for [Number]-driver team.
Sr. HR Consultant
Collabera Technologies
01.2014 - 09.2014
- Managed recruitment for Wipro, HCL & IBM.
IT Recruiter
Source One
01.2011 - 02.2013
- Managed recruitment for Wipro, HCL & IBM.
Education
B.E. - Computer Science Engineering
VTU
Bangalore06.2010
Skills
Talent Acquisition Strategy & Delivery
Leadership & Niche Tech Hiring (AI/ML, Cloud, Data Science)
Stakeholder & Client Management
Performance improvement
Key performance indicators
Stakeholder management
Diversity and inclusion
Employee training
Teamwork and collaboration
People management
Documentation and reporting
Team Leadership & Coaching
Global Hiring – APAC & EMEA
Recruitment Data Analytics & Process Optimization
Employer Branding & Candidate Experience
LinkedIn Recruiter
BrassRing
Smashfly
X-Ray Search
MS Excel
MS Office Suite
Accomplishments
· I received Client delight award in IBM in Feb 2024.
Certification
IBM Agile TA Explorer
Timeline
GDN Team Lead, Talent Acquisition
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
02.2025 - Current
Talent Acquisition Specialist
IBM India Pvt. Ltd.
06.2021 - 01.2025
Account Delivery Manager
IT Source Technologies
11.2020 - 06.2021
Team Lead
Orcapod Consulting
10.2019 - 11.2020
Delivery Manager
Source One
11.2014 - 07.2017
Sr. HR Consultant
Collabera Technologies
01.2014 - 09.2014
IT Recruiter
Source One
01.2011 - 02.2013
B.E. - Computer Science Engineering
VTU