Machine Learning Sap Business

Vikram Dhani

Silicon Valley 408-***-**** **************@*****.*** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikramdhani/ Professional Summary

Strategic AI & Technical Recruiting Leader with a decade of experience scaling elite product, engineering, and machine learning teams in fast-paced environments. Proven track record of building high-impact recruiting systems, driving Talent Intelligence initiatives, and executing precision Talent N=1 sourcing for rare, high-leverage profiles. Trusted advisor to C-suite leaders and founders, with a focus on AI/ML, LLMs, MLOps, and emerging technologies. Certified Prompt Engineer with hands-on expertise in automating recruiting workflows using AI. Career Highlights

● Scaled global AI/ML recruiting team from 0 to 200+ hires across geographies at SAP Business AI

● Reduced time-to-fill by 15% through creation of “First 90 Days Hiring Blueprint.”

● Built and led executive search processes, directly partnering with C-level leaders to fill mission-critical roles.

● Launched SAP’s first Global AI & Tech Job Fair, boosting visibility and expanding pipelines.

● Certified Prompt Engineer: Automated sourcing and recruiting workflows, boosting efficiency and talent quality. Professional Experience

Sr. Recruiting Lead – SAP Business AI

Palo Alto, CA 2022 – Present

● Spearheaded recruiting across AI, ML, Product, and Engineering—scaling from 0 to 200+ across geographies.

● Delivered >100% on all KPIs and metrics, driving consistent hiring success.

● Led a Global Talent Intelligence initiative, including competitive mapping of top 100 AI companies.

● Built and launched the “First 90 Days Hiring Blueprint,” reducing time-to-fill by 15%.

● Led AI-driven recruiting enhancements, implementing LLM-based workflows that increased offer acceptance by optimizing candidate engagement and close strategies.

● Owned quarterly Market Intelligence Reports to inform sourcing strategy and hiring trends. o Led executive searches partnering directly with C-level and VP stakeholders. o Mentored sourcing teams, hosted Sourcing Sprints, boosting pipeline quality by 20% in 60 days. o Initiated the Closing Circle to improve close rates on high-caliber talent. o Certified Prompt Engineer: Automated workflows and optimized LLM-driven tools for sourcing. Recruiting Manager – SAP.iO

San Francisco, CA 2020 – 2023

● Built early-stage teams across startups and innovation labs

● Led end-to-end hiring across Product, Engineering, and AI/ML.

● Orchestrated Talent N=1 search strategies for rare hires in emerging tech.

● Launched SAP’s first AI & Tech Job Fair, driving visibility and diversity across startup pipelines.

● Led hiring for SAP ICN Newport Beach R&D team, including full-stack engineers and AI researchers.

● Built sourcing automations, scalable ops, and talent systems across distributed teams.

● Mentored talent and supported internal mobility via SAP’s mentorship programs. Founding Recruiter – SAP Innovation Center Network (ICN) Palo Alto & Newport Beach, CA 2018 – 2020

● Launched and scaled the flagship AI R&D center—staffed 30+ high-impact tech roles.

● Acted as strategic advisor on org design, headcount planning, and innovation staffing.

● Recruited for Business ML, AI-native enterprise apps, and business process intelligence.

● Championed inclusive hiring—tripled diversity pipeline through brand and sourcing strategy.

● Built interview infrastructure, hiring loops, and data-backed reporting systems from scratch. Recruiting Manager – Glassdoor

San Francisco, CA 2017 – 2018

● Managed ML, Product, and Engineering recruiting during a hypergrowth phase.

● Designed and tracked Quality of Hire metrics, enhancing recruiting impact and forecasting.

● Recruited 100+ engineers and scaled a high-performance recruiting team.

● Led hiring events including ML-specific networking sessions to engage niche talent.

● Closed top-tier tech talent through strategic negotiation and brand positioning. Startup Talent Partner (Fintech, Saas, Networking) Bay Area, CA 2010 – 2017

● Embedded talent partner across startups from Seed to Series C, owning full-cycle recruiting.

● Recruited for GTM, Product, and technical functions in zero-to-one environments.

● Hired founding engineers, PMs, and AI/ML talent for high-growth ventures and VC-backed startups.

● Implemented ATS, created hiring playbooks, and trained first-time hiring managers.

● Advised VCs and founders on early-stage hiring strategy, compensation, and org design. Education

Bachelor of Computer Science – India

Certifications

Certified Prompt Engineer – AI recruiting automation & LLM tooling optimization Core Skills

Executive & Technical Recruiting Talent Strategy Full Life-Cycle Hiring Sourcing Automation Talent Intelligence Competitive Market Mapping AI/ML/LLM Talent Acquisition Employer Branding Diversity Hiring ATS Implementation Data-Driven Decisions Offer Negotiation & Closing Team Leadership & Mentorship Hiring Infrastructure Design

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