
Sara Akhtar

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About me
HR Officer at PLUMgrid Inc.
Education

Bahria University Islamabad
2007 - 2011A
Army public school
2001 - 2006Intermediate in Computer Sciences Mathematics and Computer Science A+Activities and Societies: Dramatics
Experience

PLUMgrid Inc.
Mar 2014 - nowThe Company:PLUMgrid is pioneering new innovations in virtual networking and SDN/NFV to deliver cloud infrastructure solutions that transform businesses everywhere. Recognized by multiple industry awards for best for shows and Top 100 in data center and cloud categories, PLUMgrid is one of the hottest start-ups in Silicon Valley with thought leading R&D, marketing, and sales talent.Founded in 2011 by industry veterans in networking, software, and semi-conductor, PLUMgrid is privately held and headquartered in Sunnyvale, CA with locations in US, Europe, and Asia. Backed by top-tier venture capital firms, PLUMgrid is growing rapidly and expanding global presence. Benefits For Employees• Work with Silicon Valley’s established leaders in their industry• Build large scale, innovative systems for mission-critical use• High-energy atmosphere of a young company, competitive compensation package with strong benefits plan and stock options• Paid Time Offs• Medical Insurance for your spouse, children and yourself• Direct contact with Engineers at US office in Silicon ValleyAll PLUMgrid team members are proactive team players, respectful of our colleagues and customers. We have the embedded understanding that individual success comes only from team success. Team success is a product of PLUMgrid customer success. Show less Recruitment Onboarding of new hires Orientation sessions New Employees Hiring Schedule Initial Discussion Coordinate with team to arrange for code exercise and set deadlines Coordinate with team and candidate to arrange for interviews Send Final Decision email to the candidate in case of rejection Make an offer to the candidate in case of acceptance Schedule Transfer Of Information(TOIs) Presentations Database management of employees record Maintaining employees files Keep track of employees' work anniversaries for annual appraisal and 90 days review Visa Application Leaves track Recruitment through Jobvite and LinkedIn Organizing companywide grand hiring events Keeping track of HR backlog Direct reporting to US Office of weekly/monthly update Termination of employees Facilitating the Quarterly/Annual Award process Hiring for the US functional Managers Giving visibility to US office about employees tasks and contribution Creating newly announced open requisitions Job Descriptions for dispersion within employees and outside contact groups. Show less
HR Manager
Mar 2014 - nowHR Manager
Mar 2014 - now
Licenses & Certifications

Accent training
Touchstone CommunicationsDec 2007
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by Pakistan Red Crescent Society on Oct 2012
Associated with Sara AkhtarActive Citizen
Issued by British Council on Mar 2013
Associated with Sara AkhtarHuman Rights Activist
Issued by Center for Human Rights & Education on Feb 2013
Associated with Sara AkhtarSkyDive for Charity
Issued by British Red Cross on Sept 2013
Associated with Sara Akhtar
Languages
- enEnglish
- urUrdu
- paPashto
- puPunjabi
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