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Nitinchandra (Nitin) Shende

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Vice President Human Resources / AVP HR - Head of Global HR Business Partnering & People Operations at Persistent Systems
📍 United States

A senior global HR leader with over 25 years of experience, Nitinchandra excels in aligning people strategy with business growth. He was instrumental in scaling Persistent Systems from 2, 000 to over 25, 000 employees. A Certified Board Director with a Masters from IIT Bombay, he advises boards and CEOs on human capital, M&A, and transformation.

He is deeply interested in the human side of leadership and the evolution of HR. He is pursuing a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification and frequently writes about the application of AI in human resources, the power of coaching conversations, and maintaining a people-centric approach in business strategy.

Unique fact: He played a central role in expanding a global workforce by more than 12 times, from 2, 000 to over 25, 000 people.

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Experience
30 Years
Current Role
Vice President Human Resources / AVP HR - Head of Global HR Business Partnering & People Operations
Location
United States
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AI in HR
He consistently explores how AI can automate tasks, enable data-driven decisions, and act as a productivity amplifier within HR functions like recruitment and performance management.
Leadership Coaching
He is pursuing a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) certification and writes about the impact of coaching conversations on leadership, personal growth, and resolving workplace challenges.
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Career

Work history

4-2018 - 11-2025
Vice President Human Resources / AVP HR - Head of Global HR Business Partnering & People Operations
Persistent Systems
10-2011 - 3-2018
Sr General Manager / General Manager – Head Global Talent Management, People ops, Corp Initiatives
Persistent Systems
2-2007 - 9-2011
Dy. General Manager / Senior Manager – Global Head Resource Management
Persistent Systems
5-1995 - 1-2007
Product Development Head | GTM | Program Manager | Head of Quality | Developer
Tata Consultancy Services
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Education
Masters of Technology
Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay
Executive MBA
Pune University
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