Viral Shah
Technical Talent Partner | Helping startups & companies hire top IT talent · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Was heading IT Recruitment in SAP/ERP/Microsoft/Cloud/Infra/IT Security and WEB & Software development space for Shell IT Center Bangalore- is a 100% Shell owned operation which will provide IT services to all of Shell’s businesses – Upstream, Downstream and Projects & Technology – as well as associated support functions Earlier was working within the Oil & Gas and Chemical segment at a Global level Recruitment. Whitecrow Research is a global recruitment company. We cater to MNC in different sectors , Oil & Gas Financial Institutions, Retail, etc). Our core capability is to search & identify passive candidates as per the requirements of our clients & build a talent pipeline for anticipated business. Selected candidates are approached for initial screening. A brief profile is then sent to the client. Talent Acquisition is attracting, finding and selecting highly talented individuals those who align with the business strategy possess required competencies, and who will integrate smoothly and productively into the organization and its culture, to meet current and future employment needs. Has strong experience with high volume recruiting. Possess strong sense of Urgency, Flexibility. • Working with Accounts / Resource managers on all staffing related issues, such as recruitment, selection of candidates, offers, salary negotiation, interview techniques and closing candidates. --Discuss the "core" of the job description, and deliver exceptional IT candidates in a timely fashion. • Gathering and maintaining placement statistics for client and internal reports and benchmarking purposes. • Performing reference checks and arranged drug screens and background checks on applicants. • Developing effective and innovative recruiting strategies for attracting and sourcing high quality technical candidates for client companies.
Experience
Technical Talent Partner | Helping startups & companies hire top IT talent | Freelance Recruiter
Unicorn Solutions · Jan 2026 – Present
Senior Principal Consultant, US & EMEA
Davenport Resourcing Limited · Dec 2021 – Jan 2026
- Davenport is a specialist search consultancy focused on Leadership and Technology hiring.
- We bring over two decades of expertise, working in partnership with our clients servicing their talent needs in IT Services, BPO and Consulting markets across UK, Europe, USA, ME and APAC.
- Recognized as Trusted Advisors, focused on Integrity, Diversity, Quality, Reliability and Professionalism, attributes we have earnt in the pursuit of delivering strong results.
- Our value proposition is simple, we pride ourselves on the quality of the candidates we represent and the deep client relationships we forge.
- Our team are specialist recruiters with a unique understanding of the industry who leverage their knowledge quickly and efficiently to deliver exceptional results in the following areas:
- Technology Outsourcing: Digital, Applications, e-Commerce, Cloud, Infrastructure, Cyber Security, CRM, ERP, Engineering
- BPO/BPS: F&A, HR, Sourcing & Procurement, CX(Contact centre), Digital Operations, Analytics, GBS & SSC, KPO, LPO, DPO, CRM
- Data & Analytics, Gen-Ai, Advanced Analytics
- Intelligent Automation - RPA, Analytics, AI/ML, IoT
- Advisory, Board & C- Level Appointments - MD, CFO, CTO, CMO, CPO
- Sales & Leadership: Hunters, Farmers - Executive, Manager, Director, AVP, SVP, EVP, Consulting Partners
- Big 4 Consulting: Business Strategy & Transformation Consulting
- Horizontal & Vertical SME's
- Banking & Financial Services, Insurance, Capital Markets, Retail & CPG, Travel/Transport & Logistics, Manufacturing, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Telco/Media & Entertainment, Energy & Utility, Real Estate & Facilities Management
Manager - Business Development
Pegasus InfoCorp · Jul 2020 – Dec 2021
Sr Consultant
WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd · Jun 2018 – Jul 2020
- Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO) is a leading global information technology, consulting and business process services company.
- We harness the power of cognitive computing, hyper-automation, robotics, cloud, analytics and emerging technologies to help our clients adapt to the digital world and make them successful.
- A company recognized globally for its comprehensive portfolio of services, strong commitment to sustainability and good corporate citizenship, we have a dedicated workforce of over 170,000, serving clients across six continents.
- Together, we discover ideas and connect the dots to build a better and a bold new future.
- Extensively working with Wipro Technologies for their Leadership hiring across the European market.
Consultant
WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd · Jun 2017 – Jul 2020
- Was heading IT Recruitment in SAP/ERP/Microsoft/Cloud/Infra/IT Security and WEB & Software development space for Shell IT Center Bangalore- is a 100% Shell owned operation which will provide IT services to all of Shell’s businesses – Upstream, Downstream and Projects & Technology – as well as associated support functions
- Earlier was working within the Oil & Gas and Chemical segment at a Global level Recruitment.
- Whitecrow Research is a global recruitment company.
- We cater to MNC in different sectors , Oil & Gas Financial Institutions, Retail, etc).
- Our core capability is to search & identify passive candidates as per the requirements of our clients & build a talent pipeline for anticipated business.
- Selected candidates are approached for initial screening.
- A brief profile is then sent to the client.
- Talent Acquisition is attracting, finding and selecting highly talented individuals those who align with the business strategy possess required competencies, and who will integrate smoothly and productively into the organization and its culture, to meet current and future employment needs.
- Worked on Technical/Enginnering ,IT, Finance & Accounting and Commercial skill pool requirements.
- Also handling Shared Services Center requirements for IT & Finance and supported APAC & Europe region.
- Also, supporting on the Graduates hiring on IT, Geomatics/Petroleum Engineer, PHD (Computational Chemistry,CFD, Analytical Chemistry & Geophysics and Commercial Skill pools.
Associate Consultant Global Talent Search & Acquisition (exclusively Retained By Shell Oil & Gas)
WhiteCrow Research Pvt. Ltd · Jun 2016 – Jun 2017
- Was heading IT Recruitment in SAP/ERP/Microsoft/Cloud/Infra/IT Security and WEB & Software development space for Shell IT Center Bangalore- is a 100% Shell owned operation which will provide IT services to all of Shell’s businesses – Upstream, Downstream and Projects & Technology – as well as associated support functions
- Earlier was working within the Oil & Gas and Chemical segment at a Global level Recruitment.
- Whitecrow Research is a global recruitment company.
- We cater to MNC in different sectors , Oil & Gas Financial Institutions, Retail, etc).
- Our core capability is to search & identify passive candidates as per the requirements of our clients & build a talent pipeline for anticipated business.
- Selected candidates are approached for initial screening.
- A brief profile is then sent to the client.
- Talent Acquisition is attracting, finding and selecting highly talented individuals those who align with the business strategy possess required competencies, and who will integrate smoothly and productively into the organization and its culture, to meet current and future employment needs.
- Worked on Technical/Enginnering ,IT, Finance & Accounting and Commercial skill pool requirements.
- Also handling Shared Services Center requirements for IT & Finance and supported APAC & Europe region.
- Also, supporting on the Graduates hiring on IT, Geomatics/Petroleum Engineer, PHD (Computational Chemistry,CFD, Analytical Chemistry & Geophysics and Commercial Skill pools.
Lead Recruiter
VIRE Managed Services · Feb 2016 – Jun 2016
- Responsible for closures of technical professionals into both contract and permanent employment opportunities.
- • Has strong experience with high volume recruiting.
- Possess strong sense of Urgency, Flexibility.
- • Working with Accounts / Resource managers on all staffing related issues, such as recruitment, selection of candidates, offers, salary negotiation, interview techniques and closing candidates. --Discuss the "core" of the job description, and deliver exceptional IT candidates in a timely fashion.
- • Gathering and maintaining placement statistics for client and internal reports and benchmarking purposes.
- • Performing reference checks and arranged drug screens and background checks on applicants.
Technical Team Lead
Mukesoft IT consultant · Aug 2015 – Feb 2016
- Responsible for closures of technical professionals into both contract and permanent employment opportunities.
- • Has strong experience with high volume recruiting.
- Possess strong sense of Urgency, Flexibility.
- • Working with Accounts / Resource managers on all staffing related issues, such as recruitment, selection of candidates, offers, salary negotiation, interview techniques and closing candidates. --Discuss the "core" of the job description, and deliver exceptional IT candidates in a timely fashion.
- • Gathering and maintaining placement statistics for client and internal reports and benchmarking purposes.
- • Performing reference checks and arranged drug screens and background checks on applicants.
Technical Recruiter
STALWART MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED · Jul 2014 – Jun 2015
- • Responsible for closures of technical professionals into both contract and permanent employment opportunities.
- • Has strong experience with high volume recruiting.
- Possess strong sense of Urgency, Flexibility.
- • Working with Accounts / Resource managers on all staffing related issues, such as recruitment, selection of candidates, offers, salary negotiation, interview techniques and closing candidates. --Discuss the "core" of the job description, and deliver exceptional IT candidates in a timely fashion.
- • Gathering and maintaining placement statistics for client and internal reports and benchmarking purposes.
- • Performing reference checks and arranged drug screens and background checks on applicants.
- • Developing effective and innovative recruiting strategies for attracting and sourcing high quality technical candidates for client companies.
- • Forming strategic partnerships with senior management to determine staffing needs.
- • Participating in weekly recruitment meetings, conference calls, focusing on troubleshooting difficult positions and managing client issues.
- • Developing and maintaining network to assist in identifying and sourcing qualified candidates.
- • Network and maintain relationships with key candidate communities for short and/or long term opportunities.
Technical Recruiter
Collabera · Jan 2009 – Jan 2011
- • Handling full life cycle Sales and Recruiting activities for US to include; Posting Positions, Prescreening & Interviewing candidates over phone, obtaining leads and reference checking, client interview arrangements, closing and offer preparation.
- • Responsible for closures of technical professionals into both contract and permanent employment opportunities.
- • Has strong experience with high volume recruiting.
- Possess strong sense of Urgency, Flexibility.
- • Working with Accounts / Resource managers on all staffing related issues, such as recruitment, selection of candidates, offers, salary negotiation, interview techniques and closing candidates. --Discuss the "core" of the job description, and deliver exceptional IT candidates in a timely fashion.
- • Gathering and maintaining placement statistics for client and internal reports and benchmarking purposes.
- • Negotiating, Reviewing and Executing Master Agreements and Bill Rates with Vendors and Clients.
- • Performing reference checks and arranged drug screens and background checks on applicants.
- • Developing effective and innovative recruiting strategies for attracting and sourcing high quality technical candidates for client companies.
- • Forming strategic partnerships with senior management to determine staffing needs.
- • Participating in weekly recruitment meetings, conference calls, focusing on troubleshooting difficult positions and managing client issues.
- • Developing and maintaining network to assist in identifying and sourcing qualified candidates.
- • Network and maintain relationships with key candidate communities for short and/or long term opportunities.
- • Extensively used Job Portals like, Dice.com, Mymonster.com, Net-temps.com, Techfetch.com, Googlegroups and linkedin.
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Education
HSC, Science
S.V.P.V.V college · 2005 — 2006
SSC, Computer Science
St. Joesph High School - Mumbai (malad) · 2003 — 2004
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