Telecom, Education & Media

Telecom, Education & Media

Connecting Innovation, Knowledge, and Influence

In a connected world, technology, learning, and communication shape how societies evolve and businesses compete.
At SYMPHONI HR, our Telecom, Education & Media practice partners with leading organisations across telecommunications, digital learning, media, entertainment, and content platforms to deliver talent that drives innovation, creativity, and growth.

We understand that each of these sectors operates at the speed of change — demanding people who combine technical expertise with adaptability, creativity, and purpose.

Our Approach

We combine industry insight, functional expertise, and digital fluency to help organisations identify talent capable of leading transformation and storytelling in equal measure.
Our consultants understand how technology, communication, and education now overlap — requiring professionals who can collaborate across disciplines and geographies.

Every engagement follows a research-led, people-first model — aligning creative potential with strategic business objectives.

What We Deliver
  1. Leadership and specialist hiring across telecom, media, and education sectors
  2. Expertise in digital transformation, innovation, and content-driven business models
  3. Scalable recruitment for tech, creative, and commercial functions
  4. Market intelligence and compensation benchmarking for new-age roles
  5. Delivery that combines agility, precision, and deep domain understanding

Our Expertise

Our practice spans traditional players, emerging digital platforms, and next-generation content and education innovators, supporting talent needs from creative to technical to commercial functions.

Telecom & Connectivity
  • Network Engineering, Planning & Operations
  • Product, Strategy & Business Development
  • 5G, IoT, Cloud & Digital Infrastructure
  • Customer Experience, Sales & Enterprise Solutions
Education, EdTech & Learning Services
  • Academic Leadership, Curriculum & Program Design
  • Product, Content & Learning Technology Development
  • Sales, Partnerships & Operations
  • Data Analytics, Product Management & AI in Learning
Media, Entertainment & Digital Content
  • Broadcast, OTT & Digital Media Operations
  • Content Strategy, Creative Direction & Production
  • Marketing, Brand, and Audience Engagement
  • Communications, Public Relations & Influencer Management

Nupura Potdar

With over 20 years of experience in full-cycle recruitment, Nupura is a results-driven talent acquisition leader with a strong record of building trusted client partnerships. For more than 15 years at SYMPHONI HR, she has led key mandates across Oil & Gas, Specialty Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Building Materials, Power, Renewables, Automotive, Pharma & Healthcare, Engineering, Construction, Retail, and E-commerce sectors.

Known for her strategic insight, research-driven approach, and commitment to quality, Nupura combines precision with empathy to deliver impactful hiring solutions. Her leadership continues to strengthen Symphoni HR’s reputation for excellence, reliability, and client success.

Rajalakshmi Gopalakrishnan

With over 13 years of experience in talent acquisition, Rajalakshmi is a people-first leader who builds strong partnerships and delivers impactful hiring solutions. At SYMPHONI HR, she plays a key role in connecting exceptional talent with leading organisations across Technology, AI & Data, Semi Conductor and emerging tech sectors.

Her journey from Recruiter to Practice Head has been shaped by curiosity, consistency, and a passion for understanding what truly drives both people and businesses. She has successfully managed diverse client portfolios — from consulting and product firms to emerging tech and engineering companies — always ensuring quality, speed, and a human touch in every interaction.

Sweta Bohra

Since embarking on her journey with SYMPHONI HR in 2006, Sweta has been instrumental in driving the firm’s growth and evolution. With deep expertise in leadership hiring and talent acquisition, she partners with leading organisations across Global Capability Centres, Consulting, and Technology, delivering senior and specialised talent across functions.

Renowned for her strategic insight and empathetic leadership, Sweta blends business acumen with a people-first mindset, strengthening client partnerships while nurturing performance-focused teams. A strong advocate of organisational excellence, she has been instrumental in fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous growth within SYMPHONI HR.

Ujwal Mukim

A Chartered Accountant with an entrepreneurial mindset, Ujwal leads strategic partnerships, alliances, and growth initiatives at SYMPHONI HR. He brings strong financial acumen and a deep understanding of client ecosystems across Capital Markets, Corporate Banking, Investment Banking, Fund Services, Consulting. 

Ujwal also drives the firm’s DEI hiring programs, and oversees TalentWorks (RPO) and Agile Workforce Solutions, expanding SYMPHONI HR’s reach and strengthening its position as a holistic talent partner.

Gaurav Khetan

A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Gaurav brings over two decades of experience in executive search and leadership hiring. He co-founded SYMPHONI HR, where he leads the BFSI and Technology practices and serves as the firm’s resident expert in Accounting & Finance, Taxation, Contracts, Investments, and New Business Ventures.

Before establishing SYMPHONI HR, Gaurav worked with E&Y and Deloitte, where he honed his expertise in finance domain and business consulting. A sports enthusiast and fitness advocate, he balances his professional intensity with an equal passion for community service and wellbeing.

Praveen Mukim

An Engineer from MIT Manipal, Praveen founded SYMPHONI HR after a successful stint with a leading special steel and manufacturing giant. He brings deep expertise in Manufacturing, Engineering, and EPC, and anchors the firm’s Consumer, Automotive, Real Estate, and Healthcare practices.

Known for his strong industry networks, Praveen is the firm’s subject-matter expert on Government Regulations, Distressed Assets, Real Estate, and India’s brick-and-mortar economy. A passionate Rotarian and avid reader, his office is never short of newspapers — or new ideas.

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