Hidayath A

Evaluator
DISC Type : DSc

Senior Technical Recruiter at Okta

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Overview

Hidayath is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Okta with nine years of experience in strategic hiring and building high-performing teams. He holds a Masters Degree from Pondicherry University and is certified in advanced sourcing techniques. Colleagues describe him as exceptionally supportive, professional, and approachable.

His focus is on the entire recruitment lifecycle, from market research and stakeholder collaboration to enhancing the candidate experience through technology. He is committed to aligning talent acquisition with core business objectives to build a future-ready workforce for technology companies.

He has won multiple "Best Performance Awards" for his work in recruitment.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

Technical Sourcing
He is skilled in talent mapping and holds certifications in advanced techniques like Google X-ray and social sourcing to find top-tier technical talent.
Candidate Experience
Recommendations consistently highlight his supportive and professional approach, ensuring a smooth, positive, and efficient interview and onboarding process for candidates.
Strategic Hiring
His focus is on using data-driven methods and market research to align recruitment strategies with business goals, ensuring the attraction of top-tier talent for growth.

Media Appearances

Hidayath has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Senior Technical Recruiter at Okta
1-2024 - 4-2025
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Intuit
6-2022 - 12-2023
Talent Research Partner at Citrix
12-2018 - 4-2021
Sr. Technical Recruiter at MSys Technologies LLC
6-2014 - 9-2018
Talent Acquisition Recruiter at Alp Consulting Ltd.

Education

2012 - 2014
Master's Degree from Pondicherry University
2008 - 2011
Bachelor's Degree from Saradha Gangadharan College

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Exp : 10 Location : Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Job Level : Junior Designation : Senior Technical Recruiter at Okta
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Insights For Selling To Hidayath

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them see both - the ‘big picture’ impact and the ROI of the investment
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points instead of anecdotes and examples

DONT's

  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them
  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid self-deprecating references or general informality, it could decrease their trust in you

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Hidayath is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Hidayath

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Hidayath move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Hidayath take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Hidayath

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