Basheer Ahmed
About Basheer Ahmed
Basheer Ahmed is a Senior Recruiter specializing in advanced technology roles, currently working at Kennametal in Bengaluru, India. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having previously held positions at Starmark Software, Conduent, and Technosoft Corporation.
Work at Kennametal
Basheer Ahmed has been employed at Kennametal as a Senior Recruiter - IT since 2021. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for advanced technology positions, leveraging his extensive experience in the field. His responsibilities include utilizing market intelligence and data analysis to improve recruitment strategies and identify suitable candidates for various IT roles.
Previous Experience in IT Recruitment
Prior to his current position, Basheer Ahmed worked at Conduent as a Supervisor – HR Operations and Delivery for 9 months in 2020 to 2021. He also served as a Senior Associate in Global Talent Acquisition at Conduent from 2017 to 2020, where he contributed to the recruitment process for three years. Earlier, he worked at Starmark Software as a Senior IT Recruiter for one year from 2015 to 2016.
Education and Expertise
Basheer Ahmed holds a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) degree in Accounting and Finance from C V Raman College, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. His educational background supports his expertise in recruiting for advanced technology roles, including Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Security.
Recruitment Skills and Techniques
Basheer Ahmed specializes in various recruitment techniques, including professional networking and passive talent hunting. He is skilled in using LinkedIn Recruiter Search for sourcing candidates and employs social media recruitment strategies to identify top talent in the IT sector. His approach integrates market intelligence and data analysis to enhance overall recruitment effectiveness.
Background in Human Resources
Before focusing on IT recruitment, Basheer Ahmed worked as an HR-Relationship Officer at Technosoft Corporation from 2014 to 2015. This role provided him with foundational experience in human resources, which he has built upon throughout his career in talent acquisition and recruitment.