Navin is a Global Talent Acquisition Head at Affine, a leading data science and AI consulting firm. He has over 20 years of experience in the IT industry, with 16 years of specialization in talent acquisition. He is a certified Six Sigma Green Belt and an innovative strategic thinker who can design and implement effective staffing plans for the latest digital skills and technologies. He has successfully managed recruitment operations for global markets, including India, US, UK/EU, and APAC, and supported hiring volumes of up to 8000 per year. He has built, coached, and led high-performing teams of up to 135 HR professionals, and collaborated with leadership, business, and function leads to strategize around talent engagement and agility. He is passionate about playing a consultant role in strategic decision-making, design thinking, and new initiatives within the talent organization. He also likes to participate in various HR forums as a speaker and engage with the student community from campuses and universities.