Simona Chitu

• Spearheaded the creation of an innovative AI-driven recruitment platform, significantly enhancing personalization and matching functionalities through GenAI, aligning with industry trends and evolving user demands.
• Crafted a comprehensive product roadmap and strategy, leveraging insights from a detailed market analysis to underpin strategic growth, positioning, and advanced talent acquisition solutions.
• Produced a proof of concept illustrating streamlined recruitment operations, strengthening user experience and stakeholder interest, enabling strong engagement and potential scalability potential.

• Pioneered innovative talent acquisition strategies for high-profile technical roles at Supermicro, enhancing full-cycle recruitment through GenAI tools and strategic data analysis. Directed improvements in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Led process improvement initiatives in recruitment, achieving a 95% offer acceptance rate.
• Enhanced efficiency using BPMN diagrams and SuccessFactors, reinforcing compliance with international standards and deep industry connections.
• Championed DEI initiatives to promote diversity across practices with standardized assessments, gender-decoder software, and inclusive partnerships. Grew diverse talent pools in AI, Hardware, and Data Center sectors.
• Collaborated effectively with hiring managers, fostering stakeholder partnerships and data-driven insights. Leveraged Radford databases for superior negotiation outcomes, strengthening Supermicro's status in competitive markets.

NTT Data (global employees 150,000 +, IT services, digital transformation and innovation)

Client: European Commission, EURES- the largest job and resume aggregator in Europe having an average of 4 MIL active jobs daily, 800,000 registered active profiles.

• Led key initiatives for the EURES project, enhancing job seeker platform capabilities by implementing Agile methodologies and strategic data-driven insights. Addressed multifaceted challenges with innovative, compliance-focused solutions.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, engaging stakeholders across 27 European states to improve candidate satisfaction and achieve a 40% increase in registrations. Utilized advanced analytics tools to inform strategic decision-making and contributed valuable insights influencing EU policy.
• Championed data protection and quality efforts, ensuring GDPR compliance and data compatibility. Improved communication through process modeling, underscoring my ability to lead complex projects and align with organizational goals for impactful outcomes.

• Led a transformative project optimizing HR processes, enhancing candidate sourcing, and aligning with continuous improvement and GDPR compliance goals.
• Pioneered innovative recruitment strategies using data analysis and market trends, increasing efficiency by 30% and offering acceptance rate by 20%.
• Fostered strong stakeholder relationships, promoting sustained talent acquisition excellence and a diverse, high-quality student talent pipeline.

• Innovatively led product development of SaaS platform through advanced semantic search technology, elevating job matching accuracy by 50% and reducing hiring timelines by 30%.Led product development using SFIA and ESCO taxonomies for semantic search integration. Developed conversational AI, enhancing candidate profiles with metadata, streamlining recruitment workflows.
• Trusted advisor role enhanced recruiter-candidate engagement using AI-driven insights, improving suitable candidate identification by 35%, and fostering diverse talent acquisition strategies.
• Successfully positioned SkillBarn in the competitive talent acquisition landscape, showcasing market mastery and strategic implementation, leading to heightened client satisfaction and market reach.

• Led key initiatives for the EURES project, enhancing job seeker platform capabilities by implementing Agile methodologies and strategic data-driven insights
• Addressed multifaceted challenges with innovative, compliance-focused solutions.

• Led strategic transformation of talent acquisition, aligning recruitment with business growth. Expanded workforce by 80 employees via innovative sourcing and effective stakeholder engagement, enhancing market position.
• Implemented Jira ATS, optimizing workflows, reducing time-to-hire by 30%, and enhancing compliance with GDPR. Strengthened sourcing networks; drove proactive talent pipeline creation and data-informed recruitment strategies.
• Championed diversity in recruitment, built lasting talent connections, and reinforced Cronos as a competitive employer. Expertise in executive communication and strategic planning facilitated business expansion.

• Spearheaded innovative recruitment strategies, recruiting over 800 engineers, reducing time-to-hire by 30%. Developed an Applicant Tracking System and streamlined HR processes to enhance talent acquisition.
• Fostered strategic partnerships, collaborating with key leaders to influence recruitment initiatives and integrating legal expertise into HR strategies to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Pioneered diversity-driven talent sourcing, optimizing recruitment workflows through data-driven insights and market analysis while advancing Luxoft's competitive advantage in tech talent acquisition.

• Developed legal strategies, advised key corporate clients (Coca-cola, Iron Mountain etc) enhancing compliance and trust, bolstering firm's legal excellence profile.