Gautam Malaiappan

Gautam Malaiappan is the Founder and CEO of HireHappi, a recruitment firm that specializes in talent acquisition for the AI, Data Science, and Cloud sectors. He has been leading HireHappi since December 2015, focusing on innovative methodologies to enhance recruitment processes. The firm aims to provide strategic recruitment solutions primarily for the U.S. market, while also extending its services globally across five continents, including India, the UAE, Europe, Australia, and Singapore.

Under his leadership, HireHappi has been recognized as a top vendor in the recruitment industry, consistently achieving high client satisfaction. Gautam has received several accolades, including the '40 under 40 Glaze Iconic Awards' and recognition as one of the 'Top 10 Analytics Startups to Look Out For' by CIO Insider Magazine. He is also an active keynote speaker, sharing insights on data science and AI in various forums.1

In addition to his role at HireHappi, Gautam has experience as a Chief Executive Producer and has been involved in various initiatives related to AI and data talent.1