Sakshi Rahate
San Diego,CA
Summary
Results-driven Technical Recruiter with over 7 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, specializing in building technical teams from the ground up. Skilled in sourcing candidates, coordinating interviews, collaborating with hiring managers, and improving recruitment processes for both technical and non-technical roles. Strong focus on delivering an excellent candidate experience and fostering team collaboration. Seeking opportunities to learn and grow professionally.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Technical Recruiter and Coordinator
Zinnov Management Consulting
06.2021 - 05.2025
- Screened incoming applications and resumes to identify suitable candidates for technical and non-technical roles.
- Actively sourced candidates using LinkedIn, job portals, and internal tools to target high-potential talent pools.
- Arranged and coordinated interviews across functions and global time zones, managing schedules and logistics.
- Maintained consistent communication with candidates to confirm interviews, share updates, and guide them through each step.
- Ensured all candidate data was accurately tracked and updated in ATS platforms like Greenhouse, Workday, and Keka.
- Posted job openings on internal systems and external platforms to maximize visibility and outreach.
- Tracked candidate activity through Excel-based trackers and supported hiring metrics with visual reports and presentation decks.
- Suggested improvements to internal workflows and supported employer branding by providing a professional and candidate-friendly experience.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
FlytBase
07.2020 - 06.2021
- Managed mid-to-senior level hiring for business and engineering teams.
- Partnered with hiring managers to plan recruitment and source technical talent.
- Coordinated interviews, candidate communications, and feedback to streamline the hiring process.
- Supported employer branding initiatives to attract top talent.
- Acted as primary contact for Pune hiring initiatives and collaborated with leadership.
- Developed talent acquisition strategies to support rapid growth.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ProMobi Technologies
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed end-to-end recruitment, from sourcing to onboarding.
- Worked with hiring managers on role definitions and market insights.
- Managed interview scheduling and candidate engagement for a smooth experience.
- Contributed to employer branding efforts, enhancing candidate attraction.
- Specialized in niche technical hiring: Core Java, Android, Ruby on Rails, UI/UX, Testing, Angular JS.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Diligence Systems Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2018
- Supported recruitment operations for clients including Wolters Kluwer.
- Reviewed resumes, conducted phone screens, and managed candidate pipelines.
- Collaborated with senior team members on sourcing and screening strategies.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
06.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV)
06.2014
Skills
- Recruitment & Talent Acquisition: Technical Recruiting, Full-Cycle Recruitment, Global Capability Center (GCC) Hiring, Offer Negotiation & Management, Talent Advising, High-Volume Candidate Review, Market Research & Mapping, Headhunting, Candidate Sourcing & Pipeline Development, Interview Coordination, Candidate Communication, Scheduling & Logistics Management
- Stakeholder Management: Client Coordination, Vendor Management, Requirement Gathering, Regular Communication & Updates, Feedback Collection & Integration, Conflict Resolution, Hiring Manager Collaboration & Relationship Building, Reporting & Documentation
- Tools & Platforms: Greenhouse, Workday, Keka, LinkedIn Recruiter, Naukri, Cutshort, SAP SuccessFactors, Indeed
- Technology Recruited: NET, Java, GoLang, PHP, Ruby, QA Automation, UI/UX, Embedded Systems, Data Engineering, Healthcare & FinTech Hiring, AI/ML
- Operational: Hiring Drives, Candidate Engagement, Funnel Optimization, Interview Process Design, Market Mapping & Intelligence
Certification
- Global Recruitment Analyst Certification – Middle Earth HR | 2024
- Spot Recognition – Zinnov | 2022 & 2024
- Team Excellence Award | 2024 & 2025
- Certificate of Appreciation for significant contribution | Client Organization, 2023
- Certificate of Exceptional Performance | 2017 & 2018
Timeline
Senior Technical Recruiter and Coordinator
Zinnov Management Consulting
06.2021 - 05.2025
Talent Acquisition Specialist
FlytBase
07.2020 - 06.2021
Talent Acquisition Specialist
ProMobi Technologies
04.2018 - 04.2020
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Diligence Systems Inc.
08.2017 - 08.2018
Bachelor's Degree - Electronics and Communication Engineering
Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya (RGPV)
Post Graduate Diploma - Human Resource Management
Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning
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