Information Technology Quality Assurance
Resume:
Deepa Kundu
***********@*******.***
Profile
Dynamic and result-oriented individual with 12+ years of technical recruiting experience, focused in the placement of Software Engineers/Architects (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/System/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Assurance/Test Engineers, Technical Program/Product/Project Managers, Development Managers, and Business Analysts, ERP SAP/PeopleSoft/MS Dynamics.
Full life cycle recruiting, ranging from the Account Managers to directly the senior Vice President of IT for positions ranging from management to senior directors, SW and HW engineers, technical support, Java,.Net, C/VC++, embedded, Oracle, OO developers, Business Analysts, PM, Testers, tech writers, Documentum specialists, QA managers, UNIX/SAN storage administrators, Tivoli, Webmethods, portal developers, Network Engineers, SAP and PeopleSoft implementors, Cobol, AS/400.
Recruited extensively for the Private and Government sectors.
Extensive record for successful sourcing, identifying and closing top candidate talent with a special emphasis on hard-to-close positions.
Extensive experience in IT Recruitments in Contract, Contract to Hire and Full time Recruiting. To include full cycle employment practices from candidates domestic and aboard. Industry experience is in Information Technology, Telecommunications, Network Engineering, Embedded software, Semi conductors.
Identified viable candidates from various sources including: directories, contact lists, databases, leads, newspapers, magazines and personal networking, websites, universities, career fares, corporate presentations.
Possess strong technical/business acumen and understanding of technical requirements; deep sourcing skills and experience sourcing passive candidates; excellent candidate assessment skills.
Possess excellent knowledge of recruiting and hiring processes including sourcing, interviewing, reference checking, tracking, salary negotiations, and closing.
A resourceful, solution-focused professional with excellent interpersonal and rapport-building skills.
Experience in placing candidates in several non IT positions like HR Coordinator for Corporate Clients and In House staff like Marketing professionals and Business Development Managers.
Build and maintain candidate relationships to ensure a consistent pipeline. Proven ability to self manages multiple positions by sourcing, screening, qualifying, coordinating interviews, negotiating and closing candidates.
Professional Experience
CSI Consulting
Sr. Technical Recruiter
September 2014 till date
•Effectively recruited IT Professionals in a time-sensitive environment.
•Extensive record for successful sourcing, identifying and closing top candidate talent with a special emphasis on hard-to-close positions
•Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information Technology Industries in contract positions. Specialized in Software Architects/Developers (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Program/Product/Project Managers and Quality Assurance Testers/Analysts, Big Data Architects, Hadoop.
•Located potential candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies.
•Recruited and hired candidates in state and out-of-state for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements for all IT positions for multiple client companies.
•IT careers recruited for: Web Developers, Software Developers/Analysts, Database Developers/Administrators/Analysts/Architects, Network Administrators/Engineers, Technical Writers, QA Testers, and Program/Project Managers. Implement cost effective sourcing strategies for identifying high quality talent in response to staffing at all levels
•Conduct the interview and selection process, partnering with the hiring managers and other interviewers to define interview strategy and frame offer packages.
ATSGlobal, Toronto
Sr. Technical Recruiter/Corporate Recruiter
July 2008 till September 2014
Identified, qualified, and closed candidates through the use of the Internet sites, job boards, linkedin, technical resume database, advertising, employment agencies, internal and external databases, employee referrals, direct sourcing and job fairs and referrals for US and Canada.
Filtered through and reviewed completed candidate profile/resume and evaluated applicant’s work history, education and training, job skills, desired salary/hourly rate, and personal qualifications against open requirements.
Made initial contacts, scheduled and conducted full cycle interview, met each in-person, reference checked and submitted for the matching position.
Negotiated salaries and hourly rates, extended offers of employment to successful candidates and filled all the necessary paper work after the hire.
Prioritized clients’ requirements in a high volume, time-sensitive environment to meet deadlines.
Recruited and hired candidates in state and out-of-state for contract, contract-to-hire and permanent placements for all IT positions for multiple client companies
IT careers recruited for: Web Developers, Software Developers/Analysts, Database Developers/Administrators/Analysts/Architects, Network Administrators/Engineers, Technical Writers, QA Testers, and Program/Project Managers. Implement cost effective sourcing strategies for identifying high quality talent in response to staffing at all levels
Build and sustain a network of potential applicants
Maintain all statistical data associated with the recruitment of open positions ensuring timely and accurate information processing
Conduct the interview and selection process, partnering with the hiring managers and other interviewers to define interview strategy and frame offer packages
Screened applicants appropriately, conducting preliminary telephone interviews to ensure appropriate tests, background, and reference checks were completed
Demonstrated exceptional ability to anticipate a high interview-to-offer ratio.
Opened Account and involved in full desk.
Dibon Solutions Inc., Newark, NJ
Technical Recruitment Specialist
July 2005 to June 2008
Responsibilities:
Effectively recruited IT Professionals in a time-sensitive environment.
Placed high-end technical professionals in the area of Information Technology Industries in contract positions. Specialized in Software Architects/Developers (Distributed and Mainframe), Database Architects/Developers/Administrators, Network/Security Engineers, Web Developers, Program/Product/Project Managers and Quality Assurance Testers/Analysts.
Located potential candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies.
Qualified candidates for appropriate positions through a process of sourcing, screening, and interviewing.
Performed reference checks, negotiated terms and rates for each project, coordinated the interview process, extended offers, and closed candidates.
Performed extensive recruiting for Sr. Project Managers and Application Developers using the .NET Framework.
Fulfilling requirements in several IT skills like Internet/Intranet, Java, HTML, Databases, .Net, C#, VC++, VB, Web Services, Sap, and PeopleSoft.
Developed and implemented effective recruiting strategies in order to attract, screen, recruit, and select high quality candidates.
Practiced numerous sourcing strategies including referral generation, ad placement, position postings, direct sourcing/cold calling and networking to develop a qualified pool of candidates.
Developed business proposals for the company’s clients.
Developed databases for client and candidates contact information.
Esoft Inc. Princeton, NJ
Technical Recruiter
Feb.2005 to June 2005
Responsibilities:
Performed extensive recruiting for Senior Software/Database Developers with heavy focus on technologies such as: C/C++, (Windows & UNIX/Linux), .NET, Java/J2EE, SQL Server, and Oracle.
Drove the hiring process in a high-volume / time-sensitive environment, working directly with hiring managers for all of Volt’s Puget Sound-area clients and managing candidates through the process to have them placed on assignments.
Effectively recruited candidates through Internet research, internal database, cold calling, referrals, networking, job fairs, and other strategies.
Responsible for checking references, negotiating terms and rates for each project, coordinating the interview process, extending offers, and closing candidates.
Identifying potential candidates who meet the particular needs of a customer by conducting interviews, testing skills, perform reference checks and match the
appropriate candidate to the job listing.
Understand and receive the clients’ requirements and fulfill each requirement with qualified candidates.
Working closely with the Business Managers and assisting them in locating and employing suitable candidates for software engineering positions.
Marketing the trainee consultants into appropriate positions.
Filling and providing consultants to a job opening.
Siliconweb Inc., Cupertio, CA
Technical Recruiter
Feb.2002 to Jan. 2005
Responsibilities:
Recruited professionals in Networking Protocols TCP/IP, GIGABIT, ETHERNET, SNMP, CMIP, MIB, Routers and Switches.
Recruited Software Developers (Distributed and Mainframe), Network Administrators, Database Developers and Administrators, Support Analysts and Engineers, Web Developers, Quality Insurance Testers, Program and Project Managers.
Recruited professionals on IC Design/Verification IC Design, Verification, Verilog, DRC, LVS PLACE & Routers
Used an internal database, Internet sites and referrals to source active and passive candidates for contract, contract-to-perm, and permanent positions.
Conducted in depth interviews with candidates both in-house and by telephone to determine skills, knowledge, interest, market value, and availability.
Matched the candidate with appropriate jobs and marketed candidates to the Account Executive responsible for that position.
Negotiated salaries, checked references, presented verbal offers of employment to selected candidates and completed necessary paperwork after hire.
Recruitment & Selection, Training & employee Development
Attrition control & Retention management,
Employee expectation management
Employee Counseling and mentoring.
Excellent knowledge of Global IT Industry, Recruitment Strategies and ability to recruit critical skills under trying circumstances like Telecom/Datacom ISDN, ATM, Wireless, Frame, Relay, SS7, Modems, SW/HW
Recruited more than 100 professionals for both onshore and offshore sites in the following areas in areas like Embedded S/W, Motorola, Micro Controllers, Device Drivers, PSOS, VX WOKS, Necleus, O/S, RTOS
Academic Qualifications:
M.A in English Literature from Andhra University.
B.A in English literature from Andhra University.
Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from ET & T, a government of India enterprise.
Certificate Course in Oracle and Visual Basic from ET & T, a government of India enterprise
Certified Life Coach.
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