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Veena Akella

Examiner · DISC type cs
Senior Recruiter at Microsoft
📍 India

Veena Akella is a Senior Recruiter at Microsoft, specializing in acquiring world-class technical talent for the companys global delivery division. With an MBA from T A Pai Management Institute and experience at Deloitte and Infosys, she excels in managing end-to-end recruitment. Colleagues describe her as passionate, hardworking, and results-driven.

Her background includes a unique project focused on measuring the effectiveness of corporate training programs, showcasing an early interest in data-driven HR practices.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Senior Recruiter
Job Level
Junior
Location
India
Personality Overview

How Veena shows up

Late Adopter
Overcautious
Unexpressive

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Priorities

Topics Veena cares about

AI Talent Acquisition
Actively hiring for leadership roles in AI, Program Management, and Technology Consulting to drive innovation and delivery for Microsoft's AI and Cloud solutions.
Technical Recruiting
Possesses deep experience hiring for niche technical skills including Dynamics 365, Java, . NET, and Murex for major technology and consulting firms.
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Career

Work history

1-2019
Senior Recruiter
Microsoft
8-2017 - 1-2019
Assistant Manager
Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
5-2015 - 7-2017
Senior Analyst
Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
10-2013 - 5-2015
Associate Lead Talent Acquisition
Infosys
4-2012 - 5-2012
Summer intern
MRPL
In the press

Media appearances

India Techie Lands Job At Microsoft After 850 Rejections, Story Wins Hearts Online. Featured in TimesNow News
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Education
2011 - 2013
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
T A Pai Management Institue
2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng)
Osmania University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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