Ramakrishna Prayaga

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DISC Type : Cds

Associate Director - Talent Acquisition at Verizon

Greater Hyderabad Area, India

Overview

Ramakrishna Prayaga is an Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at Verizon, specializing in building future-ready workforces for technology and GCC organizations. His expertise lies in data-led hiring, employer branding, and talent strategy. Colleagues describe him as diligent, smart, and articulate, with a focus on driving efficiency and meeting targets.

He has a keen interest in continuous improvement, integrating disruptive technologies and advanced analytics into modern recruiting practices to build robust talent pipelines. He has also completed an Executive General Management Program at the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta and holds a PGDBA from the Association of Business Practitioners, UK.

Unique Fact: He was recognized for saving his organization 68 Lakhs INR through strategic sourcing initiatives.

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

Data-Led Recruitment
His professional headline and introduction emphasize a focus on TA analytics, market intelligence, and data-led hiring to enhance client value and meet revenue targets.
Technology Hiring
He has extensive experience scaling teams for Product Development, Engineering, AI, and Cyber Security at both Verizon and Deloitte, establishing India as a strategic talent hub.
Workforce Re-entry
He has actively promoted programs like Deloitte's 'Encore', which helps professionals restart their careers, indicating a passion for creating inclusive talent pipelines.

Media Appearances

Ramakrishna has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2024
Associate Director - Talent Acquisition at Verizon
10-2015 - 8-2024
Executive Manager - Talent Acquisition CoE at Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
5-2013 - 10-2015
Talent Acquisition Partner at Cognizant Technology Solutions
3-2012 - 5-2013
Recruitment Specialist at Tech Mahindra (formerly Mahindra Satyam)
3-2011 - 3-2012
Talent Acquisition at Sutherland

Education

PGDBA from Association of Business Practitioners, UK
EGMP from Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta

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Insights For Selling To Ramakrishna

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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

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 Ramakrishna is

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

  • 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 Ramakrishna move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Ramakrishna 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 Ramakrishna

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