Ahsan Riaz

• Recruit for high-growth startups across SF, NYC, and remote roles in the U.S. and Canada — mainly within Engineering, Data, Cloud, and GTM functions. • Partner directly with founders and hiring managers to define roles, streamline hiring processes, and run efficient 2-week sourcing-to-offer sprints. • Build and manage high-quality candidate pipelines using LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean sourcing, and Smartlead outreach campaigns. • Personally screen and evaluate candidates before submission to ensure strong technical alignment and overall fit. • Coordinate interviews end-to-end — scheduling, prep, and follow-up — to deliver a smooth and professional candidate experience. • Keep the internal recruiting team updated on candidate progress and continuously suggest new top matches for active roles. • Create tailored outreach campaigns that reflect each client’s voice and maintain a strong employer brand reputation. • Lead and mentor a small recruiting operations team, training new recruiters on sourcing strategy, outreach, and LinkedIn profile optimization. • Focus on quality over volume — ensuring every candidate submitted represents both the client and Synapse at the highest standard.

• Led a 5-person technical recruiting team supporting clients across the U.S., UK, and MENA regions, including JP Morgan, Uber, Deloitte, and Energy Transfer. • Managed full-cycle recruitment for Software, DevOps, Cloud, and Data roles, consistently meeting or exceeding placement targets. • Trained new recruiters on LinkedIn Recruiter (RPS), Boolean search, and sourcing strategy to improve pipeline quality. • Partnered with hiring managers and client teams to refine job requirements and ensure candidate-to-role alignment. • Screened and interviewed technical candidates, handled compensation discussions, and maintained high offer-accept rates. • Built and maintained long-term relationships with both clients and candidates, ensuring strong communication and a positive hiring experience.

• Supported global clients in the U.S. and UK with full-cycle technical recruiting for IT consultants and engineers. • Sourced high-caliber candidates using LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, and targeted Boolean strategies. • Partnered with senior leadership to review candidate submissions and guide junior recruiters on sourcing methods. • Consistently achieved monthly placement goals and contributed to team hiring success metrics.

• Delivered 20+ successful placements in 2021 across U.S. Fortune 500 clients. • Handled end-to-end recruiting — from job posting and sourcing to onboarding and compliance coordination. • Ensured smooth communication between candidates, HR operations, and clients during background checks and payroll setup. • Maintained high standards of resume quality, accuracy, and presentation before client submission.