Roopa Shankar
About Roopa Shankar
Roopa Shankar is an Executive Assistant to the Co-Founder CTO and VP of Global Engineering, Product, and Business Intelligence at Bizongo, where she has worked since 2021. She has a background in psychology and business administration, and previously held roles at Nokia Solutions Networks and McKinsey & Company.
Current Role at Bizongo
Roopa Shankar serves as the Executive Assistant to the Co-Founder CTO and VP of Global Engineering, Product, and Business Intelligence at Bizongo. Since 2021, she has been based in Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India. In her role, she is responsible for maintaining timely documentation of candidate interactions within the internal database. Additionally, she assists in generating leads from candidate conversations and conducts technical tests. Roopa also serves as the process owner for the Founder’s Deck Townhall, ensuring effective communication and organization within the company.
Previous Experience at Nokia Solutions Networks
Roopa Shankar worked at Nokia Solutions Networks as an Executive Assistant to the Global Head from 2015 to 2016 in Chennai. During her one-year tenure, she supported high-level executives and contributed to the operational efficiency of the organization. Her role involved various administrative tasks that facilitated the smooth functioning of the team and the execution of projects.
Experience at McKinsey & Company
Prior to her role at Nokia, Roopa Shankar was employed at McKinsey & Company as an Executive Team Assistant from 2013 to 2015 in Chennai. Over two years, she provided administrative support to the team, which included managing schedules and coordinating meetings. Roopa was also involved in negotiating commercials directly with vendors and clients, enhancing her skills in stakeholder management.
Education and Academic Background
Roopa Shankar pursued her education at Annamalai University, where she completed her Master's degree in Psychology from 2019 to 2023. She also studied Business Administration and Management, achieving Honours from 2003 to 2006 at the same institution. Earlier, she attended Kerala School in New Delhi, where she completed her higher secondary education from 1988 to 2000. This diverse educational background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both psychology and business management.
Technical Recruitment Responsibilities
In addition to her executive assistant duties at Bizongo, Roopa Shankar works as a technical recruiter. She focuses on sourcing IT talent, leveraging her skills in candidate engagement and assessment. Her dual role allows her to contribute to the company's talent acquisition strategy while supporting executive operations.