Anand Varama

Results-driven Senior US IT Recruiter with 8+ years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, enterprise staffing, and technical hiring for Fortune 500 clients, MSP/VMS environments, and global consulting firms. Expertise in W2, C2C, 1099, and Full-Time hiring across Cloud, DevOps, AI/ML, Data Engineering, Cybersecurity, SAP, Salesforce, and Software Development domains. Skilled in LinkedIn Recruiter, Boolean Search, X-Ray sourcing, ATS platforms, and stakeholder management.

Proven track record of achieving hiring targets, reducing turnaround time, improving submission-to-hire ratios, and building strong talent pipelines while delivering high-quality recruitment solutions and maintaining excellent client and candidate relationships.

Senior US IT Recruiter at Zetanium Global (2025-04 – Present)

• Managed end-to-end recruitment lifecycle for contract and full-time IT positions across enterprise US clients.
• Successfully sourced and closed candidates for niche technologies including Cloud, DevOps, Data Engineering, and AI/ML roles.
• Utilized advanced Boolean and X-Ray sourcing strategies to improve candidate sourcing efficiency and reduce turnaround time.
• Maintained strong talent pipelines for high-priority client requirements, enabling faster submissions and closures.
• Coordinated directly with hiring managers, vendors, and account managers to align recruitment strategy with business requirements.
• Managed W2 and C2C hiring while ensuring compliance with client onboarding and documentation processes.
• Improved candidate engagement and interview-to-selection ratio through effective screening and technical validation.

Senior US IT Recruiter at Tanisha Systems Inc (2024-05 – 2024-12)

• Led full-cycle technical recruitment for Fortune 500 clients across multiple IT domains and staffing models.
• Delivered high-quality candidate submissions through LinkedIn Recruiter, Dice, Monster, and internal ATS platforms.
• Handled multiple VMS/MSP requirements simultaneously while maintaining quality submission standards.
• Coordinated interview scheduling, offer negotiation, onboarding, and post-placement follow-up activities.
• Built strong relationships with consultants, vendors, and hiring managers, resulting in improved hiring turnaround.
• Achieved consistent performance metrics in candidate submissions, interview conversions, and placements.

Senior Technical Recruiter at TekPyramids Pvt Ltd (2020-01 – 2024-04)

• Supported Tier-1 staffing operations for major clients including Birlasoft, HCL America, Harman, and Jade Global.
• Recruited for enterprise technology roles across Cloud, SAP, Salesforce, Cybersecurity, Infrastructure, and Application Development.
• Managed high-volume recruitment delivery while maintaining strong submission-to-hire ratios.
• Developed sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill technical positions using LinkedIn Recruiter and advanced Boolean search methodologies.
• Worked closely with account managers and clients to understand hiring priorities, skill gaps, and delivery expectations.
• Mentored junior recruiters on sourcing strategies, ATS usage, and recruitment process best practices.
• Played a key role in improving sourcing productivity and consultant engagement initiatives.

Senior Technical Recruiter at Ekodus Inc (2019-03 – 2019-12)

• Handled end-to-end recruitment for clients including Microsoft, HCL America, and Harman.
• Sourced and screened candidates across Software Development, Infrastructure, and QA domains.
• Utilized CEIPAL ATS and job boards to manage candidate pipelines and submission tracking.
• Conducted detailed technical screenings, resume evaluations, and reference checks.
• Coordinated interview processes and ensured smooth communication between candidates and hiring teams.

Technical Recruiter at SoftSages Technology (2018-03 – 2019-03)

• Started career in US IT staffing with exposure to full-cycle recruitment.
• Worked on hiring requirements for clients including Wipro, Virtusa, and HCL America.
• Managed sourcing, screening, rate negotiation, and interview coordination for contract staffing positions.
• Developed expertise in US work authorization validation and candidate relationship management.
• Consistently handled multiple requirements while maintaining quality delivery and candidate experience.

Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science – RGPV University, Bhopal (2015)