Gopikrishnan R.
About Gopikrishnan R.
Gopikrishnan R. is a Talent Acquisition Leader for APAC at Fivetran, with over 16 years of experience in talent acquisition, particularly in technology and leadership roles. He has held positions at various prominent companies, including Philips, PayPal, and Microsoft, and has a strong academic background in Computer Science.
Current Role at Fivetran
Gopikrishnan R. serves as the Talent Acquisition Leader for the APAC region at Fivetran. He has held this position since 2022, focusing on attracting and engaging diverse talent to support the company's growth and innovation. His role involves implementing strategic talent acquisition initiatives that align with Fivetran's objectives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining Fivetran, Gopikrishnan R. accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at Philips as the Talent Acquisition Lead for the APAC region from 2018 to 2021. He also held positions at ThoughtWorks, Ad Astra Consultants, PayPal, and Microsoft, where he contributed to talent sourcing and recruitment strategies.
Educational Background
Gopikrishnan R. completed his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science at Bharathidasan University from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Computer Science from Vellore Institute of Technology, where he studied from 2002 to 2004. His academic background supports his expertise in technology-focused talent acquisition.
Expertise in Talent Acquisition
With over 16 years of experience in talent acquisition, Gopikrishnan R. specializes in tech and leadership hiring across the APAC region. He has successfully led global talent acquisition programs, utilizing social media, referrals, and employer branding to attract high-quality candidates. His focus includes hiring senior technologists in advanced domains such as AR/VR, AI/ML, and Application/Product security.