Rama Kurakula

• Leading end-to-end recruitment delivery for TCS across US IT and Domestic staffing requirements. • Managing Contract, C2H, and Full-Time hiring across Cloud, Data Engineering, AI/ML, DevOps, SAP, Salesforce, Infrastructure, and Software Development domains etc., • Sourcing candidates through LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice and Monster using advanced Boolean search techniques. • Working closely with hiring managers, account managers, and delivery teams to fulfill critical hiring needs. • Utilizing Ceipal ATS and Beeline for recruitment lifecycle management. • Conducting candidate screening, interview coordination, salary negotiation, offer management, and onboarding activities. • Mentoring recruiters and driving team performance to achieve hiring targets and client satisfaction. • Building strong relationships with consultants, vendors, and clients to support long-term recruitment success.

• Led end-to-end Domestic and US IT recruitment activities for IBM and other enterprise clients across multiple technology domains. • Managed Full-Time, Contract, C2H, W2, 1099, and C2C hiring requirements for Direct Clients, Implementation Partners, and State Government projects. • Recruited professionals across Cloud, Azure, AWS, DevOps, Data Engineering, AI/ML, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, SAP, Salesforce, ERP, Software Development, Engineering, Telecom domains etc,. • Utilized advanced Boolean Search, X-Ray Search, LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, CareerBuilder, Naukri, and Indeed to identify and attract top talent. • Managed the complete recruitment lifecycle including sourcing, screening, interview coordination, salary negotiation, offer management, onboarding, and candidate relationship management. • Worked extensively with Ceipal ATS, Fieldglass, and ProHires for applicant tracking, VMS management, reporting, and recruitment operations. • Collaborated closely with hiring managers, delivery teams, account managers, and stakeholders to fulfill critical hiring requirements within project timelines. • Consistently achieved monthly and quarterly hiring targets through quality submissions, reduced turnaround time, and strong candidate engagement. • Mentored junior recruiters and supported team development through knowledge sharing, sourcing strategies, and recruitment best practices. • Built strong relationships with consultants, vendors, clients, and hiring managers to ensure successful project delivery and long-term business partnerships. • Generated recruitment reports, pipeline metrics, and hiring analytics using Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for management reviews. • Delivered an exceptional candidate experience through proactive communication, timely feedback, and seamless onboarding support.

Worked exclusively on US IT Recruitment, managing end-to-end hiring for Full-time, C2H, and Contract positions. Handled requirements from Direct Clients, Implementation Partners, and State Clients, working closely with IBM and other leading enterprise accounts. Utilized Conrep ATS for candidate tracking, submissions, and overall recruitment workflow management. Sourced candidates through multiple US job boards – TechFetch, CareerBuilder, LinkedIn, Monster, and Dice – using Boolean and advanced search techniques. Managed W2, 1099, and C2C requirements with a strong focus on timely delivery and high-quality candidate submissions. Conducted resume screening, interview coordination, salary negotiation, onboarding, and background verification (BGV). Built and maintained strong professional relationships with consultants, vendors, and clients, ensuring smooth recruitment operations and performance tracking.

Worked on both US IT and Domestic Recruitment, handling Full-time, Contract, and C2H requirements for Implementation Partners and Direct Clients. Utilized Ceipal and JobDiva ATS for end-to-end recruitment lifecycle — sourcing, screening, scheduling, and onboarding. Collaborated with Implementation Partners such as Wipro, Mphasis, Tech Mahindra, and managed requirements from Healthcare, BFSI, Telecom, and Product-Based Clients. Involved in both Internal and External Hiring processes to support diverse business needs. Leveraged multiple job boards including Naukri, indeed, Monster, Dice, CareerBuilder, and LinkedIn using Boolean and advanced search techniques for candidate sourcing. Conducted salary negotiations, interview coordination, and background verification (BGV) to ensure quality onboarding. Generated performance reports and worked closely with the management team to achieve hiring targets.

Worked on US, Canada, and Domestic IT Recruitment, managing both Internal and External Hiring for technical and non-technical positions. Partnered directly with clients such as Microsoft, Amazon, General Motors, State Government clients, Automotive, Financial, Telecom, and Healthcare sectors. Utilized Fractionable ATS and JobDiva to manage the complete recruitment lifecycle — sourcing, screening, interview coordination, salary negotiation, and onboarding. Handled Direct Client and VMS-based requirements through Fieldglass and Beeline. Sourced candidates through Monster (US & Canada), Dice, CareerBuilder, TechFetch, Indeed, and Naukri, using Boolean and advanced search techniques. Conducted resume reviews, technical screenings, and HR interviews to identify qualified candidates for a wide range of IT roles. Managed salary negotiations, background verifications (BGV), and ensured smooth coordination with hiring managers. Actively contributed to candidate referral programs and maintained detailed recruitment metrics and reports.

Department: Telecommunications (Technical Training Institute) Duration: 16 July 2018 – 4 August 2018 Completed industrial training in the Telecommunications Department of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. The internship included exposure to: Telecom Labs Rolling Mills Telecom Maintenance Cable Group & Main Exchange SCADA (Telecom) Section SMS Telecom Maintenance BF Telecom Maintenance CCP Telecom Maintenance SP Telecom Maintenance Gained hands-on knowledge of plant telecom infrastructure, communication systems, and maintenance procedures.