Talent Strategy · Consulting · Advisory

Abhishek Sharma

Contingent Workforce & Talent Strategy Leader helping enterprises build agile, future-ready workforces.

Abhishek Sharma

About Me

A career built around how the world works

For over a decade and a half I have partnered with global enterprises to reimagine how they attract, deploy, and manage their contingent and full-time workforces — building programs that are commercially smart, human-centered, and built to scale.

My Career Journey

Outcomes that defined the work

Over a decade and a half of leading contingent workforce programs across global enterprises — measured in efficiency unlocked, vendors consolidated, and partnerships strengthened.

Strategic Workforce Leadership

Leading large‑scale contingent workforce programs across global technology and consulting enterprises.

Over a decade and a half of experience leading large‑scale contingent workforce programs across global technology and consulting enterprises. Spearheaded initiatives that enhanced hiring velocity, supplier performance, and compliance governance across multi‑region operations.

16 years55+ professionals guided25+ vendors60+ member teams globally

Vendor & Program Optimization

Vendor governance frameworks that improved fulfillment ratios and reduced administrative overhead.

Designed and executed vendor governance frameworks that improved fulfillment ratios and reduced administrative overhead by double‑digit percentages. Streamlined supplier networks to focus on high‑performing partners, driving measurable efficiency and partnership value.

95% SLA achievement90% fill rate80% consolidation$1.5M savings

Analytics‑Driven Process Innovation

Workforce analytics dashboards and Lean process frameworks that transformed hiring operations.

Built and deployed workforce analytics dashboards and Lean process frameworks that transformed hiring operations into data‑driven ecosystems. Delivered quantifiable improvements in cycle time, cost efficiency, and supplier responsiveness.

11% cycle time ↓$3M efficiency25% faster hiringVMS expertise

People & Partnership Impact

Mentoring cross‑functional teams and strengthening collaboration between client leadership and delivery.

Mentored cross‑functional teams and strengthened collaboration between client leadership and delivery teams. Known for fostering transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement across all program layers.

EVA Global AwardAPAC Program of the YearC‑suite advisoryCross‑functional teams

Operational Excellence · Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt

Driving Operational Excellence through Lean Six Sigma

Certified Greenbelt professional applying data-driven methodologies to optimize workforce operations — turning process discipline into measurable client value.

Project 1

Hiring cycle time, re-engineered

Reduced average hiring cycle time by 11%, unlocking over $3M in efficiency gains for a global technology client.

11% cycle time ↓$3M efficiency
Project 2

Supplier network, consolidated

Consolidated supplier network by 80%, improving fulfillment ratios and reducing administrative overhead by over $1.5M annually.

80% consolidation$1.5M annual savings

Methodologies applied

DMAICValue Stream MappingPareto AnalysisKanbanStatistical Process Control

Each initiative reinforced my commitment to scalable, measurable, and sustainable process excellence.

The DMAIC framework in practice

Define

Efficiency

Measure

Analytics

Analyze

Automation

Improve

Governance

Control

Sustainability

Consulting Services

Where I can help

Workforce Strategy

Design agile contingent workforce models aligned to business outcomes.

Vendor Management

Optimize MSP/VMS programs, supplier mix, and total talent governance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embed DE&I principles across sourcing, hiring, and supplier ecosystems.

Analytics & Insights

Translate workforce data into decisions leaders can act on.

Latest Insights

Ideas & conversations

Recommendations

What colleagues, clients & mentees say

Abhi's outside‑of‑the‑box strategies help build a team from 3 to 30+ and increase spend for a challenging client. He was the best to collaborate with and build processes. I always knew I could count on him to be the best at what he does. Refreshing to work with someone who sees the challenges of the day to day and the big picture as well. I highly recommend Abhi.

Jodi Householder
Jodi Householder
Chief Operating Officer · Co‑Founder, Padre's Place & Redemption Ranch Outreach
Worked with Abhishek on the same team

Abhishek was a delight to partner with — calm, professional, authentic, engaging and customer centric. Faced with challenges, he took each on with positiveness, confidence, care for others, and resolution for the customer at the heart of his efforts.

Georgie Farmer (MCIPS)
Georgie Farmer (MCIPS)
Change agent in Finance Operations / Procurement, driving Frontier‑First AI solutions
Was Abhishek's client

Throw any challenge at him, however insurmountable — he'll take the bull by its horns and never back down. Rank and authority don't intimidate him; he'll call out what's important, as‑is, with no sugar‑coating, respectfully. I'm sure he'll climb the leadership stairs quite soon.

Naveen Mascreen
Naveen Mascreen
Global Workforce Strategy Leader · International Expansion & GCC Talent Advisor
Worked with Abhishek on different teams

Abhishek is a manager who leads from the front and passionately takes up what comes his way. He engages clients and contractor placements expeditiously, fairly, and with professional vigor — an impeccable balance of skills and personality, perfect for managing key clients.

Rakesh Singh
Rakesh Singh
Global Brand & Growth Leader · GTM, Demand‑Gen & Memory Systems for AI‑Shaped Buying
Worked with Abhishek on different teams

I booked a quick 15‑minute session with Abhi — it turned into a full‑blown masterclass as he graciously extended it by another 20 minutes. He has an incredible knack for simplifying complex ideas, with humility and a genuine willingness to help. He didn't just give me career advice; he handed me a blueprint for success.

Rohan Dsouza
Rohan Dsouza
Mentee · Topmate 1:1 session
Abhi's client / mentee

Abhishek has proven himself to be an amazing team player, a true leader, and an excellent Account Manager. His dedication and insight helped him quickly become an account manager and has impacted our client relationships ever since — a true professional in the staffing industry.

Marc McIsaac
Marc McIsaac
Executive Vice President · ALOIS Solutions (AUS, NZ, India, UK, Netherlands, US)
Was senior to Abhishek

I had a very insightful conversation with Abhi. His energy was bang on. He touched upon the right areas in terms of how the market is and how one can stay relevant and aware of the latest trends in the industry. I would definitely recommend Abhi if you are looking for career guidance, a mentor, or a friend who can actually understand any situation, unfold it and bring a solution‑driven approach. Looking forward to more insightful sessions with this energy‑packed guide.

Tripti Agarwal
Tripti Agarwal
Strategic Leader · Program & Portfolio Management · Digital Transformation · Cloud Migration · PMP · Agile & SAFe Practitioner
Abhi's client / mentee

Abhi's outside‑of‑the‑box strategies help build a team from 3 to 30+ and increase spend for a challenging client. He was the best to collaborate with and build processes. I always knew I could count on him to be the best at what he does. Refreshing to work with someone who sees the challenges of the day to day and the big picture as well. I highly recommend Abhi.

Jodi Householder
Jodi Householder
Chief Operating Officer · Co‑Founder, Padre's Place & Redemption Ranch Outreach
Worked with Abhishek on the same team

Abhishek was a delight to partner with — calm, professional, authentic, engaging and customer centric. Faced with challenges, he took each on with positiveness, confidence, care for others, and resolution for the customer at the heart of his efforts.

Georgie Farmer (MCIPS)
Georgie Farmer (MCIPS)
Change agent in Finance Operations / Procurement, driving Frontier‑First AI solutions
Was Abhishek's client

Throw any challenge at him, however insurmountable — he'll take the bull by its horns and never back down. Rank and authority don't intimidate him; he'll call out what's important, as‑is, with no sugar‑coating, respectfully. I'm sure he'll climb the leadership stairs quite soon.

Naveen Mascreen
Naveen Mascreen
Global Workforce Strategy Leader · International Expansion & GCC Talent Advisor
Worked with Abhishek on different teams

Abhishek is a manager who leads from the front and passionately takes up what comes his way. He engages clients and contractor placements expeditiously, fairly, and with professional vigor — an impeccable balance of skills and personality, perfect for managing key clients.

Rakesh Singh
Rakesh Singh
Global Brand & Growth Leader · GTM, Demand‑Gen & Memory Systems for AI‑Shaped Buying
Worked with Abhishek on different teams

I booked a quick 15‑minute session with Abhi — it turned into a full‑blown masterclass as he graciously extended it by another 20 minutes. He has an incredible knack for simplifying complex ideas, with humility and a genuine willingness to help. He didn't just give me career advice; he handed me a blueprint for success.

Rohan Dsouza
Rohan Dsouza
Mentee · Topmate 1:1 session
Abhi's client / mentee

Abhishek has proven himself to be an amazing team player, a true leader, and an excellent Account Manager. His dedication and insight helped him quickly become an account manager and has impacted our client relationships ever since — a true professional in the staffing industry.

Marc McIsaac
Marc McIsaac
Executive Vice President · ALOIS Solutions (AUS, NZ, India, UK, Netherlands, US)
Was senior to Abhishek

I had a very insightful conversation with Abhi. His energy was bang on. He touched upon the right areas in terms of how the market is and how one can stay relevant and aware of the latest trends in the industry. I would definitely recommend Abhi if you are looking for career guidance, a mentor, or a friend who can actually understand any situation, unfold it and bring a solution‑driven approach. Looking forward to more insightful sessions with this energy‑packed guide.

Tripti Agarwal
Tripti Agarwal
Strategic Leader · Program & Portfolio Management · Digital Transformation · Cloud Migration · PMP · Agile & SAFe Practitioner
Abhi's client / mentee

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