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Shantanu
Ghuge

Senior Technical Recruiter  ·  Global Talent Acquisition  ·  AI Recruiting

5+ years helping AI startups, SaaS companies, and remote-first technology organizations build high-performing engineering teams across the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and India. Experienced in full-cycle hiring, stakeholder management, AI-assisted sourcing, and technical recruitment across Backend, AI/ML, Cloud, DevOps, Data, Product, and Mobile domains.

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Shantanu Ghuge
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90%Placement Rate
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25% FasterTime-to-Hire
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NEOMatchAI ATS Built
0%
Placement success rate across all engagements
0%
Time-to-hire reduction via structured frameworks
20+
Tech stacks and role types across engineering, data, product, and design
5+
Years hiring for AI startups, SaaS, and remote-first tech teams
The craft behind every placement
01 / DISCOVER

Find the
unfindable.

Advanced Boolean search, AI-assisted sourcing, and thoughtful outreach turn hard-to-fill requirements into qualified global pipelines.

02 / ASSESS

Signal over
noise.

Technical interview coordination, custom assignments, and structured screening surface the people who can genuinely move the work forward.

03 / CONNECT

Build teams
without borders.

Across the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and India, every search stays human, fast, and aligned—from first conversation to final offer.

Career Journey

Professional Experience

Troveez Networks
Talent Acquisition & Business Operations
Mar 2025 – Present ● Current Role
  • Owned the entire recruitment function for an early-stage tech startup, partnering directly with founders on hiring priorities and workforce planning
  • Built and scaled zero-to-one recruitment processes, including structured sourcing, screening, and interview frameworks
  • Built NEOMatch, an AI-powered Applicant Tracking System focused on candidate management, workflow automation, and recruitment operations
  • Designed AI-assisted recruitment workflows using ChatGPT, Claude, and modern AI tools to improve sourcing efficiency and recruiter productivity
  • Supported recruitment operations, AI product initiatives, and internal process improvement within an early-stage technology startup
  • Led hiring across engineering, product, operations, and business functions in a fast-paced, resource-constrained environment
  • Conducted and coordinated technical interviews, including custom assessments to improve candidate quality
  • Maintained structured candidate pipelines using ATS and spreadsheets, ensuring clear visibility and reporting to founders
  • Built and managed remote hiring pipelines, including contractor hiring and contract-to-full-time conversions
Quantal AI
Senior IT Recruiter
Jun 2022 – Mar 2025 2 yrs 9 mos
  • Delivered end-to-end technical recruitment for global, remote-first companies, with a strong focus on US and UK staffing
  • Partnered directly with US and UK-based clients and hiring managers, owning requirements end-to-end as a single point of contact
  • Reduced time-to-hire by 25% through structured screening frameworks, proactive communication, and continuous process optimisation
  • Achieved a 90% placement success rate by accurately assessing technical skills, experience, and cultural fit across all levels of seniority
  • Closed senior and niche roles including AI/ML Engineers, Blockchain Developers, Golang Engineers, Full-Stack Developers, DevOps and Cloud Engineers, QA Engineers, Data Scientists, Mobile Developers, Salesforce Specialists, and BI/Analytics professionals
  • Conducted and coordinated technical interviews and administered custom technical assignments for early candidate screening and stronger shortlisting
  • Managed candidate pipelines using ATS platforms and Excel-based tracking sheets, maintaining status reports and MIS dashboards for client reporting
  • Utilised LinkedIn Recruiter, Resdex, and targeted Boolean sourcing strategies to improve pipeline quality and efficiency
Reliance Industries
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Jan 2021 – Jun 2022 1 yr 5 mos
  • Executed large-scale hiring strategies to support business growth through timely and efficient talent acquisition across multiple verticals
  • Managed employee relations and coordinated between HR, operations, and leadership teams to ensure a smooth hiring process
  • Managed end-to-end recruitment including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, and offer rollout for diverse roles
  • Collaborated closely with HR, operations, and leadership teams to understand workforce needs and ensure timely hiring delivery
  • Supported high-volume hiring across multiple roles, ensuring timely closures within defined timelines
Expertise

Core Skills

Recruitment
End-to-End HiringFull-Cycle RecruitmentHigh-Volume HiringSenior & Niche RolesContract & Permanent Hiring
Specialisation
Remote & Global HiringUS & UK StaffingAPAC Hiring (PST/EST)Stakeholder ManagementClient CoordinationOffer Negotiation
Sourcing
LinkedIn RecruiterAdvanced Boolean SearchPassive Candidate SourcingHeadhuntingTalent MappingJob BoardsNaukriIndeed
Assessment
Technical Interview CoordinationTechnical EvaluationCustom Technical AssignmentsOnline ScreeningCandidate Shortlisting
Tools & Platforms
LinkedIn RecruiterGreenhouseWorkableATS PlatformsExcel / SheetsMS Office Suite
Tech Roles Hired For
AI/MLFull-StackFrontend / BackendJavaBlockchainGolangDevOpsAWS / GCP / AzureQA/AutomationData EngineersData ScientistsData AnalystsProductiOS / AndroidSwiftElixirSvelte.jsSalesforceTableau / Power BIUI DevelopersFigma Designers
AI & Operations
AI-Assisted SourcingRecruitment AutomationNEOMatch ATSPipeline ManagementClient HandlingRecruitment Operations
AI
Recruiting
Boolean
Search
Global
Hiring
NEOMatch
ATS
Talent
Mapping
ATS
Ops
Head-
hunting
Remote
Hiring

Core skills that define modern AI-enabled hiring — from first search to final offer.

Impact Metrics

Key Achievements

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0%
Placement Success Rate
Consistently achieved across all roles and seniority levels through accurate technical and cultural fit assessment
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0%
Time-to-Hire Reduction
Delivered through structured screening frameworks, proactive communication, and continuous process optimisation
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Global
Remote-First Expertise
Hiring exposure across the US, UK, Europe, APAC, and India for remote-first technology organizations
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20+
Tech Domains Hired For
Closed senior and niche roles across AI/ML, Backend, Blockchain, Full-Stack, DevOps, Cloud, QA, Data, Product, Mobile, and more
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AI ATS
NEOMatch Built
Built an AI-powered Applicant Tracking System focused on candidate management, workflow automation, and recruitment operations
⚙️
AI
Recruitment Workflows
Designed AI-assisted workflows with ChatGPT, Claude, and modern AI tools to improve sourcing efficiency and recruiter productivity
Credentials

Recent Certifications

📋
Technical Recruiting
HRCI via LinkedIn Learning
Mar 2026
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Diversity Recruiting
HRCI via LinkedIn Learning
Mar 2026
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Align Recruiting with Job Requirements
SHRM via LinkedIn Learning
Mar 2026
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LinkedIn Recruiter: AI-Powered Talent Acquisition
LinkedIn Learning
Mar 2026
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Generative AI, Recruiting, and Talent Acquisition
LinkedIn Learning
Mar 2026
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Leveraging Agentic AI in HR
SHRM
Apr 2026
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Employer Branding to Attract Talent
SHRM
Apr 2026
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Harnessing AI in the Recruiting Lifecycle
SHRM
Apr 2026
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Optimizing Your Candidate Outreach Strategy
LinkedIn Learning
Apr 2026
Academic Background

Education

Bachelor of Engineering – Information Technology
Mumbai University
Jun 2019 – May 2022
Diploma – Computer Engineering
Vidyalankar Polytechnic, Mumbai
Sep 2016 – May 2019

Let's Connect

Open to Senior Technical Recruiter, Global Talent Acquisition, and AI recruiting opportunities with AI startups, SaaS companies, and remote-first technology teams. Let's talk.

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