Vijaya Kumar
About Vijaya Kumar
Vijaya Kumar is a Senior Manager of International Recruitment at Altimetrik, where he has worked since 2010. He specializes in IT talent acquisition for digital transformation and has a background in technical recruitment across various companies in India.
Work at Altimetrik
Vijaya Kumar has been employed at Altimetrik since 2010, serving as the Senior Manager of International Recruitment. In this role, he focuses on analyzing and presenting key performance metrics to influence data-driven decisions among stakeholders. His responsibilities include managing the strategy, design, and implementation of campus recruiting initiatives, which involve branding activities and collaboration with student organizations. Kumar's extensive experience in IT talent acquisition, particularly within the Digital Transformation space, supports the recruitment efforts for Midwest Operations.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Before joining Altimetrik, Vijaya Kumar held several positions in recruitment. He worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Radiant Info Systems Ltd for seven months in 2010, based in Bengaluru, India. Prior to that, he spent four years at Synova as a Senior Technical Recruiter from 2006 to 2010. His career began at IonIdea, where he served as a Technical Recruiter for 11 months in 2005-2006. These roles contributed to his expertise in handling IT talent acquisition.
Education and Expertise
Vijaya Kumar earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Madurai Kamaraj University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his work in technical recruitment, particularly in the IT sector. Kumar's expertise includes managing the recruitment process, conducting campus hackathons, and coding workshops to enhance the hiring process.
Recruitment Strategies and Networking
In his current role, Vijaya Kumar builds strong business relationships with managers at OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to better understand their requirements and secure more positions. He utilizes social networking and various networking channels to streamline and modernize the sourcing, interviewing, and hiring processes. His approach emphasizes data-driven decision-making and effective communication with stakeholders.