Sasank Pandey
About Sasank Pandey
Sasank Pandey is a Talent Acquisition Manager with a focus on workforce planning and talent acquisition in the technology sector. He has experience working with various companies, including OYO, Hevo Data, and Randstad India, and has a strong background in collaborating with executives to build teams from the ground up.
Current Role at Anakin
Sasank Pandey serves as the Talent Acquisition Manager at Anakin, a company that is part of the Y Combinator S21 batch. He has been in this role since 2023, contributing to the company's growth and talent strategy in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India. His responsibilities include overseeing recruitment processes and developing strategies to attract top talent in the technology sector.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining Anakin, Sasank held several positions in talent acquisition. He worked at Hevo Data as Talent Acquisition Manager from 2020 to 2023, where he focused on building teams in the technology sector. Before that, he was the Manager of Global Talent Acquisition at OYO for one year, and he also served as an Executive Search Consultant at Futurestep, a Korn Ferry Company, for 11 months.
Educational Background
Sasank Pandey completed his Bachelor's degree in Computer Science Engineering from Dr. MGR Educational and Research Institute from 2007 to 2011. He also studied at KIIT School of Management (KSOM) in Bhubaneswar, where he focused on management studies from 2012 to 2014. Earlier, he attended Kendriya Vidyalaya in Sambalpur, where he completed his SSC and HSC from 2003 to 2006.
Expertise in Workforce Planning
Sasank has a professional focus on workforce planning and talent acquisition, particularly within the technology industry. He possesses deep expertise in establishing early people practices in technology start-ups, including Software as a Service (SaaS) and Data as a Service (DaaS) sectors. His experience includes partnering with founders and CEOs to build teams from the ground up.
Career Progression in Talent Acquisition
Sasank's career in talent acquisition spans several years and various roles. He began as an Associate Manager at Randstad India from 2015 to 2019, where he honed his skills in recruitment. His career trajectory reflects a consistent focus on talent acquisition within the technology sector, leading to his current position at Anakin.