Raghu Nandhan
Senior Vice President at Pragna Solutions- Claim this Profile
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Dennis Moore
I have worked with Raghu and his team for two years now. The experience has been beneficial to me and my organization. I enjoy the partnership!
Kurt Rink
Raghu is a very stand up professional who is always available to partner with on various projects. He not only has a great style about him but he is very astute in his space and knowledgeable in all aspects of recruiting. I've worked with Raghu and will continue to work with he and his team. Highly recommend if you get a chance to work with him!
Dennis Moore
I have worked with Raghu and his team for two years now. The experience has been beneficial to me and my organization. I enjoy the partnership!
Kurt Rink
Raghu is a very stand up professional who is always available to partner with on various projects. He not only has a great style about him but he is very astute in his space and knowledgeable in all aspects of recruiting. I've worked with Raghu and will continue to work with he and his team. Highly recommend if you get a chance to work with him!
Dennis Moore
I have worked with Raghu and his team for two years now. The experience has been beneficial to me and my organization. I enjoy the partnership!
Kurt Rink
Raghu is a very stand up professional who is always available to partner with on various projects. He not only has a great style about him but he is very astute in his space and knowledgeable in all aspects of recruiting. I've worked with Raghu and will continue to work with he and his team. Highly recommend if you get a chance to work with him!
Dennis Moore
I have worked with Raghu and his team for two years now. The experience has been beneficial to me and my organization. I enjoy the partnership!
Kurt Rink
Raghu is a very stand up professional who is always available to partner with on various projects. He not only has a great style about him but he is very astute in his space and knowledgeable in all aspects of recruiting. I've worked with Raghu and will continue to work with he and his team. Highly recommend if you get a chance to work with him!
Credentials
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PMP Project Management Professional
-Jun, 2012- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Pragna Solutions
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Vice President
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Jan 2016 - Present
Complete ownership of the Global operations, infrastructure and growth plansDeveloped resource strategies, sourcing & recruiting methods, sales strategies and methodsKey contributor to the Leadership’s Strategy, Vision and Growth plan discussions.Assisted in defining the Marketing and Recruitment Processes and oversee that the employees globally follows the ProcessManaged the whole P&L for business linesAssisted in Drafting the Process workflows, Training manuals for recruiting, sales and operationsContributed to drafting the sales and recruitment quotas/goals for Global employeesManage and Develop Offshore Sourcing hub to help support global sourcing initiativesEstablished one of the industry's best recruitment delivery engines to support MSP and VMSDeveloped global candidate sourcing strategy for deployment across all RPO client recruiting teams. Presented Sourcing Strategy to senior leadership and executives to get buy in/sign off on macro and micro level strategies. “Operationalized” each custom sourcing strategy for roll out and deployment across all client recruiting teams.Customized Global Recruitment Services We take the time to understand the individual requirements of your company and collaborate with you to customize our recruiting services to serve your needs and achieve your corporate objectives. Our recruiting services support companies globally with customized talent acquisition, talent assessment, and hiring process management.We’re different than other recruitment agencies and staffing companies because we brand your organization, provide you with competitive intelligence and align our recruitment process to your company’s continuing strategic growth.I specialize in evaluating the business needs of staffing firms and recruiting organizations, and in developing strategies to help meet their goals through organizational transformation, technology implementation, and business process improvement. Show less
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Senior Project Manager, Recruiting and Business development
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Jan 2012 - Jan 2016
•Directly responsible for day to day supervision of the different accounts including their performance of each team member’s KPI’s and job responsibilities. •In charge of Recruiting, Business Development and Sales activity to ensure the business has enough job orders to work on.•Provide pro-active needs identification by keeping close contact with clients.•Develop project plans, track project status and update accordingly for programs.•Communicate issues and project status to all levels of the organization and field.•Built, trained, and managed a large team of recruiters.•Talent Acquisition and RPO accounts management Responsible for RPO opportunity identification and development through targeted sales and follow-up activities•Establish relationships with decision makers of staffing/consulting firms to Hiring Mangers of IT/Software companies, across US.•Explain and offer clarity on different RPO models during prospect conference calls: discuss scalability, flexibility, sourcing techniques, service delivery model, pricing models and implementation.•Analyze and understand prospect's current processes, challenges and RPO needs to develop win themes for both formal RFI/RFP responses and informal proposal creation. •Write up and send proposals, negotiate and take care of contractual formalities.•Propose RPO solutions ranging from quick deploy projects.•Successfully develop and maintain strong pipeline of opportunities ranging in stages from qualified lead to verbal commitment through continuous sales and marketing efforts•Submit bids/proposals on employment portals for RPO projects.•Effectively apply methodology and enforce project standards. •Minimize exposure and risk on project via weekly status call with client, ensuring project risks are clearly identified and mitigated.•Successfully managed various projects and involved in complete growth of the company.•Communicate issues and project status to all levels of the organization and field. Show less
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Accounts Manager, Recruiting
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Jul 2011 - Jan 2012
• Provide pipeline activity update reports weekly to the Clients and manager.•Expert in managing VMS accounts and fast turnaround time.•Developed strong partnership with the internal team, collaborated to create new job codes, job descriptions, and leveling.•Motivated the team every day with internal meetings and innovative ways of finding success and meeting targets.•Responsible for Teams for every day matrix and constantly involved in solving problems and challenges of team members•Conducted interview and training sessions for new hire recruiters. •Successfully developed various RPO accounts and implemented continuous improvement process.•Developed and shared best strategic practices for hiring. Conducted talent management reviews; calibrated performance ratings; and created job ladders, career paths, and interview and management compliance training.•Conducted a training program for college fresher’s and successfully trained and hired several recruiters.•Act as SME for learning initiatives and liaison between and among departments in order to develop project plans and effectively implement new programs/products.•Assist with information gathering, data review, and communications and meeting coordination.•Address and resolve any risks on project health and determine risk mitigation and /or recommend a contingency plan.•Communicate updates to Steering Committee of overall Project health, weekly by informative presentations.•Assist is gathering required documentation.•Conducted 1:1’s with every team member on a continuous basis. •Identify resources as needed and assign individual responsibilities. •Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope. •Successfully implemented action plans for very issues and solved complex problems•Review deliverables prepared by team before passing to Sponsor, weekly.•Recognized teams efforts and involved in performance appraisal and other motivation factors. Show less
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Lead Technical Recruiter
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Oct 2010 - Jul 2011
• Responsible for screening the applicants through general Screening and Technical Screening in interviews and shortlist the right applicant for the right job..•Recruiting done for various software positions which includes SDET, SDE, Quality Engineer, UI Designer, UX Designer, Business Analyst, Mobile Developers, Web Developers, Java Developers, Project/Product Managers, CTO’s, Chemical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Accounting and Upper Management• Strong recruiting experience with the positions like Web & UI/ SharePoint & Power shell developer, technical /Programmer writer , various Project /program manager .• Technologies and skills that I primarily recruit for include, C#.net, C++, PM, Writer, SharePoint, Power shell, UI, Flash, HTML, CSS, Android, I phone, Network and Lab management skills, Testing tools & skills and more.• Coordination with Client HR for interviews/offers/joining process• Developing talent pool using creative and traditional techniques: in-house database, internet job boards, networking portals, referrals, online search engines, cold calling, University placements cells, professional networking etc.• Build relationships with clients and potential clients• Liaison between client and candidate• Communication with clients and filling staffing needs• Maintaining high standards of customer service• Developing and using comprehensive interviewing techniques for pre screening the candidates to establish availability, interest, legal (work authorization) status in the US, relocation, technical experience alignment, and coordinating complete technical screenings. • Negotiating compensation packages of different types: 1099, W2 and with third party vendors.Technologies and skills that I primarily recruit for include, C#,.net, JAVA, ROR, C++, MS SQL Server, Web, UI/UX and Windows programming, System (Kernel) level programming, Network and Lab management skills, Testing tools and skills and more Show less
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InstaNeed Solutions LLC
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United States
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Staffing and Recruiting
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Senior Vice President
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Jan 2018 - Present
Let InstaNeed Solutions enable your success. Whether it’s a technology challenge or a resource challenge, we have the answers. A full time staffing firm for all direct hire needs. Responsibility includes and not limited to • Global direction for Instaneed Solutions by developing short-term and long-term financial and operational goals • Worked with other executive colleagues and departmental managers to implement plans and policies throughout the organisation • Worked with a team of assistants to monitor and track progress toward goals and measure analytics • Analyses the company’s financial statements and other indicators of performance in order to assess standing and financial position • Determined ways to reduce costs, increase revenues, and improve overall company performance • Engaged with in high-level negotiations to generate lucrative contracts or build beneficial relationships with companies and individuals • Nominated departmental managers and executive staff and advises about other high-level hiring decisions • Updated the company’s executives and board of directors on organisational finances, operations, and progress toward goals • Worked in a wide range of industries, including IT, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, and business Show less
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Dell Technologies
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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700 & Above Employee
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IT
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Mar 2009 - Oct 2010
•Developed Reports and forms for PIMS application on the client/server environment. •Added networking features in the package and installation of the same at the various regional. •Worked with the maintenance team for centralized database to record the progress of all the regional offices of CAPART and its exhaustive reports module. •SME for the technical support team and training and development. •Conducted various training and development programs. •Participated in recruiting for process and internal movement. •Conducted motivational programs and involved in various HR activities. •Successfully finished the project on employee’s satisfaction. •Participated in Fun-on-floor initiatives and conducted various activities. •Participated in RNR programs and award functions. •Conducted various programs as learning-on-floor initiatives and helped lot of employee’s to take up project works, courses and certifications. Show less
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Education
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2008 - 2010
Madurai Kamaraj University
MBA, HR -
2004 - 2008
Visvesvaraya Technological University
BE, Don Bosco Instuite of Technology Mechanical
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