Saidul Ahmed

I am a Senior Technical Recruiter with almost 10 years of experience in strategic talent acquisition and HR consulting. I specialize in guiding hiring managers to optimize recruitment processes and implementing cost-effective, high-impact HR strategies. My expertise lies in sourcing and recruiting exceptional talent in pioneering fields such as Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, DevOps, Cloud Architecture, and Full Stack Development. I have a proven track record of placing top-tier candidates in niche IT roles, from entry-level to executive positions, within Fortune 500 companies across diverse industries, including Software Development, Technology Consulting, Financial Services, Telecommunications, Government, Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Retail, Transportation, Automotive, and Aerospace.

What drives me is the profound impact I can make by connecting people with life-changing career opportunities. There's nothing more rewarding than offering someone their dream job and witnessing the ripple effect it has on their life and career. Equally fulfilling is the moment when hiring managers and stakeholders express their satisfaction with a top-performing hire. The ultimate reward, however, is when a superstar recruit goes on to develop a billion-dollar product, knowing that my efforts contributed to that success. It’s this passion for making a tangible difference in both people’s lives and business outcomes that fuels my commitment to excellence in recruitment every day.

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WHY DO I LOVE RECRUITING?

Finding your dream job is one of the most significant challenges in life. It often takes a journey through various roles before discovering that one job that ignites your passion, making you excited to start each day. This is why I am so passionate about recruiting—it allows me to be the bridge between people and their dream opportunities, helping them not just find a job but build a career they love.

There’s nothing more rewarding than offering a great candidate their dream job. The joy in their voice, the excitement in their eyes—it's a powerful reminder that we’re not just filling positions; we’re transforming lives. But it doesn’t stop there. By helping businesses make the right hires, I’m contributing to their future success, shaping their path toward growth and innovation. Recruiting lets me put the puzzle pieces together, aligning talent with opportunity, and that’s a challenge I embrace wholeheartedly.

What truly excites me is the profound influence and impact this role has on people’s lives and the economy. Seeing individuals thrive in their new roles, and witnessing companies flourish because of the talent we’ve helped them acquire, is incredibly fulfilling. Recruiting ranks as the No. 1 function with the greatest impact on a company’s bottom line—on both revenue and profit—and knowing that my work is key to driving business success fills me with pride and passion. This is why I love what I do, and why I am thrilled to be part of such a vital industry.

WHY DO I LOVE TECHNOLOGY?

My love for technology runs deep. From a young age, I was captivated by how technology works, fascinated by the mechanics and functionality behind every device and application. It wasn’t just curiosity—I had an innate drive to understand how things worked, and I eagerly took the initiative to learn. Whether it was troubleshooting software issues or figuring out how to navigate a new application, I was the go-to person for anyone who needed help with their computer.

One day, I decided to take my passion a step further and learn how to build websites. After some research, I discovered MS FrontPage, a tool that opened the door to the world of web development. Building websites became my hobby, and I immersed myself in learning HTML, graphic design with Adobe Creative Suite, and even creating flash intros. I created websites for small businesses like G2-GOttawaDrive and EvaHealth, turning my passion into something tangible and impactful.

We live in a world where technology is the backbone of almost everything we do—it's integral to how organizations operate and how we live our daily lives. I believe that the evolution of IT is one of the most powerful forces for good in the world. It spreads knowledge, expands educational opportunities, simplifies daily tasks, fosters community growth, drives business success, and connects us with people across the globe.

As technology continues to advance, so does my commitment to expanding my technical knowledge. I’m constantly taking online IT courses to stay ahead in this ever-evolving field, both for professional and personal development. My love for technology isn’t just a passion; it’s a lifelong journey of learning, growing, and contributing to the incredible ways IT is shaping our world.

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Recruiting Campaigns "Building a Future of Talent Excellence"

Enhanced Existing Referral Program

We undertook a comprehensive, global assessment of our current referral program to benchmark it against industry standards and identify areas for improvement. Through this process, we refined the incentive structure, aligning it with competitive market practices to better motivate participation. Additionally, we upgraded the user experience by enhancing the visibility of referral information on our website, ensuring it was easily accessible and clearly communicated. These updates included detailed explanations of the referral process, simplified steps for submissions, and transparent timelines for payments. By focusing on clarity and ease of use, our goal was to empower employees to actively engage in the program and refer top talent, thereby strengthening our talent acquisition efforts.

Diversity Sourcing Campaign

Our team implemented a strategic initiative to enhance diversity in our recruitment efforts by organizing dedicated virtual sourcing sessions. These collaborative sessions allowed team members to pool their expertise and focus on identifying top talent for particularly challenging roles. A key priority during these sessions was to proactively seek out candidates from underrepresented backgrounds, ensuring that our hiring process embraced a wider range of perspectives and experiences. Using innovative sourcing tools and techniques, we were able to tap into new talent pools and engage with diverse candidates who might otherwise be overlooked. This approach not only supported our broader diversity, equity, and inclusion goals but also enriched the overall quality of our talent pipeline.

Refer-A-Friend Campaign

For our Refer-a-Friend Campaign, we encouraged employees to tap into their personal networks to help us identify talented candidates. To promote the initiative, we created engaging internal communication materials, including email blasts, announcements, and posters in common areas, highlighting the benefits of participating. We offered attractive incentives, such as cash bonuses for every successful referral.

The campaign also included success stories of past referrals to demonstrate how employees' recommendations led to hiring top talent and contributed to team success.

The purpose of this campaign was to expand our talent pool with candidates who align with our values and culture while rewarding employees for contributing to the company’s growth. The outcome aimed to increase employee engagement, reduce recruitment costs, and enhance the quality of new hires.