Vignesh Sivaguru
About Vignesh Sivaguru
Vignesh Sivaguru is a Senior Associate in People Operations at Yieldstreet, where he has worked since 2024. He has a diverse background in human resources and communications, with previous roles at Allstate and various organizations in the Urbana-Champaign area.
Work at Yieldstreet
Vignesh Sivaguru currently serves as a Senior Associate in People Operations at Yieldstreet, a position he has held since 2024. He previously worked as a People Operations Associate at the same company from 2021 to 2024. In his role, he focuses on enhancing employee experience and optimizing HR processes.
Previous Experience at Allstate
Before joining Yieldstreet, Vignesh worked at Allstate in various roles. He served as an HR Operations Consultant for five months in 2021 and as a Management Consultant for one year from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was a Sales and Education Analyst at Allstate from 2019 to 2020, contributing to operational efficiencies and employee training initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Vignesh holds a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Communications from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He completed his high school education at Mahomet Seymour High School, earning a High School Diploma from 2011 to 2015. His academic background supports his expertise in communications and human resources.
Background in Communications and Social Media
Vignesh has extensive experience in communications and social media. He worked as a Social Media Manager for the Department of Accountancy at Gies College of Business from 2018 to 2019. He also held various internships, including positions at Democracy Initiative, the University of Illinois College of Law, and Friends of Carol Ammons, where he focused on social media and communications strategies.
Research and Community Engagement
Earlier in his career, Vignesh worked as a Research Assistant at the Carl R. Woese Institute for Genomic Biology from 2014 to 2016. He also engaged in community outreach as an Outreach Coordinator for Illinois PIRG and served as a Legislative Aide for the Office of State Representative Carol Ammons in 2018, demonstrating his commitment to community involvement and public service.