About

Labheesh Bhaskaran is a highly experienced Sr. Talent Acquisition Professional with over 17 years of experience in Full-Cycle Recruitment in IT roles from Junior levels to Senior Leadership positions. He is currently working as a Talent Acquisition Lead for IBM Software, Systems & Research Labs, where he is responsible for recruitment activities related to the attraction, selection, hiring, and on-boarding of talent to IBM. Labheesh has a proven track record of matching top-performing and rising professionals with the right career move in Software Engineering - Cloud Computing, IT Security, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence/ Machine Learning, Data Science, IoT, and other related fields. He has a solid understanding of the latest technologies and trends in the industry, which enables him to identify the right talent for his clients. Labheesh is a results-oriented professional who is passionate about his work and dedicated to delivering excellent results. He has excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which enable him to build strong relationships with his clients and candidates. He is a trusted advisor to his clients and provides them with advice and counsel on job descriptions, salary negotiation, and other related matters. In his current role, Labheesh is responsible for developing a solid working relationship with the Business/Hiring Manager, providing advice and counsel on job descriptions, managing Hiring Manager's expectations, and partnering with IBM Managers to help build a workforce with those critical skills needed to move the business forward. Labheesh has previously worked with IBM as a Recruitment Professional for Research & Software Labs and with Sterling Commerce as a Recruitment Specialist. In both these roles, he handled end-to-end recruitment activities, including conducting interviews, aptitude tests, salary negotiation, and on-boarding activities for new joiners. Labheesh has a strong technical background and has worked as a Research Scientist in the past. He has expertise in Blockchain, ML, Data Science, and other related fields. He is always up-to-date with the latest technologies and trends in the industry, which enables him to identify the right talent for his clients. Overall, Labheesh is a highly skilled and experienced Talent Acquisition Professional who is passionate about his work and dedicated to delivering excellent results. He is a valuable asset to any organization that he works with, and he is always looking for innovative minds that can shape IBM's future.