Manikandan Gurusubramaniam Ammanapooti
About Manikandan Gurusubramaniam Ammanapooti
Manikandan Gurusubramaniam Ammanapooti is a Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition with over 15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Management Services. He has worked with several companies, including Mphasis and Black Box, and holds certifications in Compensation and Benefits Management and Recruitment Analysis.
Work at Black Box
Currently, Manikandan Gurusubramaniam Ammanapooti serves as the Senior Manager of Talent Acquisition at Black Box. He has been in this role since 2022, contributing to the recruitment strategies and processes within the organization. His focus includes enhancing talent acquisition efforts and aligning them with the company's goals in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his current position, Manikandan held several roles in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at Mphasis as a Manager for Talent Acquisition in IT Infrastructure and Cybersecurity from 2018 to 2022. Before that, he was the Lead Talent Acquisition at Accion Labs for one year in 2017. His experience also includes a managerial role at JMR Infotech and a recruitment lead position at Capgemini India Pvt Ltd, where he spent six years.
Education and Expertise
Manikandan holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Tamil Nadu Open University, Chennai. He furthered his education with an Executive Certificate in Strategic Management from the Indian Institute of Management Kashipur. He is also a Certified Compensation and Benefits Manager (CCBM) and a Certified Recruitment Analyst (CRA), both from Carlton Advanced Management Institute, USA. His expertise includes a specialization in diversity and inclusivity hirings.
Background in IT Infrastructure Management
With over 15 years of experience in IT Infrastructure Management Services, Manikandan has developed a strong foundation in recruitment within this sector. His career began at Capgemini as an Executive in the Consultant Support Group, and he progressed through various roles, including Team Lead at Microland Ltd and Senior Executive at Infinite Computer Solutions. He has also accumulated three years of experience specifically in cybersecurity hirings.
Professional Certifications
Manikandan has achieved several professional certifications that enhance his qualifications in talent acquisition and management. He is a Certified Compensation and Benefits Manager (CCBM) and a Certified Recruitment Analyst (CRA), both obtained from Carlton Advanced Management Institute, USA. These certifications reflect his commitment to professional development in the fields of recruitment and human resources.