AI-Driven Technical Recruiting Leader

Sheikh Saad Jamal

Technical Recruiter Talent Advisor AI in Recruiting Specialist

862-***-**** ***************@*****.*** linkedin.com/in/saadjamal US Permanent Resident New Jersey, NJ

Profile Summary

Technical Recruiter with 15+ years of experience supporting global hiring across engineering, product, design, and leadership roles. Skilled at acting as a talent advisor to executives and hiring managers, building proactive pipelines in competitive markets, and closing top technical talent across the US, Canada, and MENA region. Proven track record in AI-powered recruiting, sourcing innovation, and employer branding initiatives that elevate organizational visibility within tech communities. Recognized for delivering data-driven talent insights, KPIs, and market intelligence that influence hiring decisions and drive business growth.

Core Competencies

• End-to-End Technical Recruiting (US, Canada, MENA region)

• Proactive Sourcing (LinkedIn, GitHub, Referrals, Tech Communities, Events)

• Talent Advisor to Executives & Hiring Managers

• AI in Recruiting (Automations, Chatbots, AI Agents for Sourcing)

• Candidate Engagement & Employer Branding

• Talent Market Insights & Competitive Benchmarking

• Pipeline Development for Recurring Technical Roles

• Recruiting Analytics, KPIs & Process Improvements

• Offer Negotiation & Closing Strategies

• Stakeholder & Vendor Management

Professional Experience

Lead Technical Recruiter Talent Advisor

ATEC Wireless Parsippany, NJ Feb 2020 – Present

• Acted as a talent advisor to hiring managers and executives, defining candidate profiles and building tailored sourcing strategies.

• Managed end-to-end recruiting for software engineers, product managers, cloud/security engineers, and leadership roles across North America and MENA region.

• Built proactive pipelines for critical and recurring technical roles, reducing time- to-fill and ensuring hiring readiness.

• Leveraged AI-driven sourcing automations and chatbots to increase pipeline quality by 35% and enhance candidate engagement.

• Delivered market insights and salary benchmarking to leadership, influencing hiring strategies in competitive markets.

• Drove employer branding efforts via candidate pitch development, community engagement, and digital campaigns, improving visibility among tech talent.

• Mentored junior recruiters and collaborated with TA peers to improve recruiting tools, workflows, and analytics dashboards.

Talent Acquisition Specialist

Norconsult Telematics Jul 2018 – Jan 2020

• Owned full-cycle recruiting for IT, security, and engineering roles across the Americas.

• Built long-term pipelines through referrals, networking, and proactive sourcing.

• Delivered structured interview processes, candidate assessments, and feedback loops that reduced time-to-fill by 20%.

• Partnered with business leaders to deliver market data and sourcing metrics for workforce planning.

Business Account Manager

Sublime Wireless Inc Dec 2016 – Jul 2018

• Partnered with technical leaders to define hiring needs and deliver staffing solutions for IT and engineering projects.

• Developed employer branding and candidate messaging campaigns, strengthening competitive positioning in the telecom market.

Team Lead – Technical Sourcing

Tech Mahindra (LCC) Oct 2011 – Dec 2016

• Managed sourcing teams delivering large-scale hiring for IT, engineering, and telecom roles across global regions.

• Built sourcing frameworks using LinkedIn Recruiter, GitHub, and professional associations, increasing access to passive candidates.

• Delivered recruiting dashboards and KPIs to stakeholders, ensuring visibility into pipeline health and hiring effectiveness.

Education

B.S. Telecommunications – National University of Computer & Emerging Sciences (FAST- NUCES), 2009

Certifications & Training

• Certified Technical Recruiter – AIRS (ADP)

• eCornell Human Resource Management

• AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner AWS Cloud Essentials

• Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS)

• Generative AI in HR (SHRM, 2024)

• Generative AI, Recruiting & Talent Acquisition (LinkedIn, 2023)

• Prompt Engineering for Generative AI (LinkedIn, 2024)

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