Junaid Ahmad
About Junaid Ahmad
Junaid Ahmad is a Talent Acquisition Specialist based in Bengaluru, India, with extensive experience in technical recruitment and process improvement. He has worked at various companies, including Turing.com and Kaleyra, and holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi.
Work at Kaleyra
Junaid Ahmad has been employed at Kaleyra as a Talent Acquisition Specialist since 2021. In this role, he focuses on end-to-end recruitment processes, particularly for engineering positions. His work involves identifying and attracting technical talent, ensuring that the recruitment strategies align with the company's objectives. His tenure at Kaleyra has contributed to the organization's growth by enhancing its talent pool.
Previous Experience at Turing.com
Before joining Kaleyra, Junaid Ahmad worked at Turing.com as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist for five months in 2021. During his time in Bengaluru, Karnataka, he was responsible for sourcing and recruiting candidates for various technical roles, further honing his skills in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies.
Background in Talent Acquisition
Junaid Ahmad has a solid background in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He served as a Senior Executive in the Talent Supply Chain at Cognizant from 2019 to 2021. His earlier experience includes a position as a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Aliens Group Pvt. Ltd. for three months in 2021 and as a Process Improvement Manager at Sitel from 2015 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Junaid Ahmad holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Human Resources Management from the Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi, which he completed from 2017 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Industrial Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he is certified as a Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, demonstrating his expertise in process improvement methodologies.
Skills in Process Improvement
Junaid Ahmad possesses skills in process improvement consulting, which indicate his capability in optimizing HR processes. His Lean Six Sigma Black Belt certification further supports his knowledge and application of process improvement techniques, allowing him to enhance efficiency within talent acquisition and other HR functions.