Mahadevan V
About Mahadevan V
Mahadevan V is the Head of Talent Acquisition at TechStar Group in Hyderabad, India, where he has worked since 2020. He oversees a team of 10 Account Managers and over 60 Recruitment Executives, focusing on recruitment strategies and technology trends.
Work at TechStar Group
Mahadevan V serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at TechStar Group, a position he has held since 2020. Based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India, he operates in a hybrid work environment. In this role, he manages a team comprising 10 Account Managers and over 60 Recruitment Executives. His responsibilities include tracking emerging technology trends and integrating them into the business framework, ensuring the recruitment process aligns with current industry standards.
Previous Experience in Recruitment and Operations
Before joining TechStar Group, Mahadevan V held various positions that contributed to his expertise in talent acquisition and operations. He worked as Vice President Operations at Purpleknot for five months in 2019-2020. Prior to that, he was with Jio, where he served as Head of State Acquisition and Head of HNI/Gold CL & VM from 2017 to 2019. His earlier roles at Vodafone included Assistant Manager in Analytics, Deputy Manager in Projects & Product, and Senior Manager in Customer Support Group.
Educational Background
Mahadevan V has a solid educational foundation in commerce and management. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) from Hindu College, Sonepat, from 1999 to 2002. He furthered his education by obtaining a Postgraduate Diploma in Customer Relationship Management from Symbiosis Centre for Management Studies in Pune, completing the program from 2016 to 2017. His early education includes a Senior Secondary qualification from JDKPS, completed between 1997 and 1999.
Focus on Recruitment Strategies
In his current role, Mahadevan V emphasizes both horizontal and vertical improvements in recruitment and bulk hiring processes. He ensures adherence to Service Level Agreements by collaborating with Learning Operations and outsourced partners. Additionally, he acts as a central lead for specific domains, developing design strategies and implementation plans at the country level to enhance operational efficiency.
Career Progression in Telecommunications
Mahadevan V has extensive experience in the telecommunications sector, having worked with major companies such as Vodafone and Jio. His career began at Escotel Mobile Communications Ltd as a Customer Care Executive from 2002 to 2004. He then progressed through various roles at Vodafone, including Senior Executive in Billing and Revenue Assurance, and Deputy Manager in Activations & Compliance. This diverse background has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the industry's operational dynamics.