Vinusha Avinash

Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner at Fivetran

Full-cycle recruitmentAI/ML hiringExecutive searchTalent mappingDiversity hiringEmployer branding
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About

I'm Vinusha Avinash, currently a Senior Technical Talent Acquisition Partner at Fivetran. My career has been defined by a passion for building world-class teams at the intersection of technology and human potential, with a trajectory that spans from Oracle and Groupon to hypergrowth AI environments like Sierra. I specialize in high-bar technical recruitment, particularly within the Agentic AI and data infrastructure space. I am deeply committed to culture-first hiring and believe that an exceptional candidate experience is non-negotiable. Beyond just filling roles, I focus on narrative storytelling and fostering generational diversity in tech. Whether I'm scaling foundational engineering teams or advising non-profits on recruitment, I aim to build long-term relationships rather than just transactions. I’m always looking to connect with people who are as excited about the AI revolution and inclusive workplace culture as I am.

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What I can offer

  • ›Technical recruitment strategy
  • ›Employer branding insights
  • ›Narrative storytelling for talent
  • ›Recruitment guidance for non-profits

Looking for

  • ›Individuals who value culture-building and employer branding
  • ›Organizations committed to strategic talent initiatives
  • ›expanding my professional network
  • ›exploring mutual opportunities in the AI and data infrastructure industry

Best fit for

AI LeadersStaff Data ScientistsEngineering ManagersStartup Founders

Current Interests

Agentic AIData InfrastructureWorkplace InclusionNon-Profit Recruitment Guidance

Background

Career

Progressed from recruitment assistant to senior technical talent roles at major tech firms including Oracle, Groupon, and SIXT, before specializing in AI-focused hiring at Sierra and Fivetran.

Education

MBA in Human Resources from Alva's Institute of Engineering and Technology (2012–2014); BSc in Computer Science from Mangalore University (2009–2012).

Achievements

  • ›Improved offer conversion rates by 25–30% at SIXT
  • ›Maintained 35% diversity hiring ratio at SIXT
  • ›Reduced time-to-hire by 35% for Groupon Merchant team
  • ›Delivered 40+ high-impact hires across Product, Engineering, and Design at SIXT
  • ›Led foundational hiring for the Agent Engineering team at Sierra

Opinions

  • The atomic unit of customer experience has shifted from transactions to long-term relationships.
  • Building teams requires cultural alignment, not just technical skill.
  • Exceptional candidate experience is a core pillar of recruitment.
  • Generational diversity brings unique strengths that require inclusive practices.