Vinod Raina

Company Overview: LightBox is the world's leading information and technology platform for real estate investment and location analytics. Our customers include commercial and government agencies requiring definitive real estate data and powerful workflow solutions.

• Collaborated with stakeholders to identify market trends and inform strategic planning decisions.
• Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to optimize resource allocation and project outcomes.
• Directed cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency and achieve strategic objectives.
• Reduced costs, optimized resource allocation, and improved efficiency in managing projects.
• Lead and execute the full lifecycle recruitment process including senior-level roles (C-suite and VP) across multiple functions within the organization.
• Partner with key business stakeholders to understand hiring needs and organizational growth strategies.
• Function as the primary point of contact for hiring managers to understand and advise on staffing needs.
• Oversee the creation, approval and posting of job requisitions.
• Facilitate feedback sessions with interviewers and hiring managers to refine candidate searches.
• Develop and oversee the sourcing strategies to attract top talent, including job boards, social media, networking, and employee referrals.
• Develop and manage a robust talent pipeline, maintaining relationships with potential candidates for future opportunities.
• Implement innovative recruitment methodologies and tools to ensure a diverse and high-quality candidate pool.
• Successfully recruited over 146 employees including senior executives across various functions, including software development; data engineering (data science, analytics, Large Language Model (LLM) / Natural Language Processing (NLP) / Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning (ML) / Deep Learning (DL); product management, digital solutions (professional services); Project Management; IT infrastructure engineering; Sales; Solution Engineering; Business Development; and Marketing in a high-growth environment.
• Utilized various sourcing tools like LinkedIn, SeekOut, Entelo, GitHub, and internal recruiting platforms, conducting outreach through phone, video, email, and LinkedIn messages.
• Screened software engineering leadership candidates for experience in software development, architecture, product/system design, cross-functional collaboration, and people leadership.
• Focused on candidates with expertise in mobile app development, product, infrastructure, and AI/ML.
• Managed personal recruitment metrics (response rates, interview conversion, offer stages) to optimize outreach and sourcing strategies.
• Collaborated with Engineering Managers to enhance diversity, culture, and recruitment efforts, contributing to onboarding, mentoring, and development programs.
• Utilized advanced sourcing techniques, including executive search databases, industry conferences, and networking events to find top-tier candidates.
• Hire, build and manage a team of three talent acquisition specialists across USA and Canada.
• Track recruitment KPIs such as time-to-hire, cost per hire and quality of hire.
• Enhanced the company’s employer brand by promoting its culture, values, and work environment to potential candidates.
• Ensured recruitment practices complies with local, state, and federal labor laws, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations.

Company Overview: Delivering software development, business intelligence, and digital transformation.

• Responsible for leading the end-to-end recruitment strategy for PDGC in the USA and India, ensuring the effective attraction, selection, and retention of top talent across all levels. This senior leadership role collaborated closely with executive teams to align hiring strategies with organizational goals and workforce needs.

Company Overview: iBase-t simplifies how complex discrete products are built and maintained with modern manufacturing expertise and technology. iBase-t is the creator of Solumina iSeries, the leading manufacturing execution system (MES) software for complex discrete manufacturing i.e., aerospace Aerospace and Defense; Satellite & Space; Nuclear; Shipbuilding; Industrial Equipment and Electronics.

• I was responsible for the overall staffing needs across USA, Europe, and India. Lead, develop and implement sourcing strategies that produce a continuous, highly qualified pipeline of professionals for teams across regions. Responsible for all stages of the hiring process - from partnering with hiring managers or executive stakeholders on position definition, search plan and candidate requirements, to developing sourcing strategies, hiring, and onboarding etc. Supervised a team of three recruiters.

Company Overview: Infosys is a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting. We enable clients in more than fifty-five countries to navigate their digital transformation.

• [Jul’13 - Jan’18] - Executive Recruiter - Product; IT Infrastructure; Software and Data Development; Engineering; and Digital Solutions
• [Feb’10 - Jun’13] - Senior Recruiter
• [Nov’07 - Feb’ 2010] - Software Engineer