Riaz Afridi
About Riaz Afridi
Riaz Afridi is a Senior Technical Officer at Airtel, with a background in telecommunications engineering and extensive experience in IT recruitment and staff augmentation. He has successfully established a recruitment division at Bharti Airtel Limited, focusing on hiring IT professionals.
Work at Airtel
Riaz Afridi has been employed at Airtel since 2012, currently serving as a Senior Technical Officer in Gurgaon, Haryana, India. His tenure at Airtel spans over 12 years. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Technical Officer from 2009 to 2012 in New Delhi, Delhi, India. During his time at Airtel, he successfully established a recruitment division that focused on hiring IT professionals, addressing the challenges of a competitive market.
Education and Expertise
Riaz Afridi studied Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Moratuwa. His education spanned two periods: first from 2004 to 2009 for five years, and then from 2010 to 2012 for an additional two years. His academic background has equipped him with a diverse skill set in executive search, IT recruitment, and staff augmentation.
Background
Before joining Bharti Airtel Limited, Riaz Afridi held the position of business head at two recruitment consultancies. His experience in these roles contributed to his expertise in recruitment and talent acquisition, particularly in the IT sector. His career trajectory reflects a strong foundation in both technical and recruitment domains.
Achievements in Recruitment
Riaz Afridi successfully established a recruitment division at Bharti Airtel Limited, focusing on the hiring of IT professionals. This initiative was crucial in enhancing Airtel's capabilities in a competitive market, demonstrating his ability to lead and innovate within the recruitment landscape.