Saranraj Shanmugam
When you spot Saran around the GCC corridors, you might mistake him for another quiet, composed, and focused techie—headphones on, immersed in his laptop. But take a moment to sit down with him, and you’ll quickly realize there’s so much more beneath the surface. You’ll walk away saying, “Wow, that’s a true VDartian.”
Saran’s journey at VDart has been nothing short of transformative. Starting as a recruiter, he quickly realized his potential went far beyond that. With a knack for creativity and problem-solving, Saran shifted into a developer role, where he’s excelled ever since.
From designing internal dashboards, seamlessly facilitating the delivery process, and creating an exclusive app for VDart employees to play sourcing games—he’s added value at every step of his journey.
Curious to know what drives Saran to wear so many hats at VDart? Let’s hear from him himself.
When you spot Saran around the GCC corridors, you might mistake him for another quiet, composed, and focused techie—headphones on, immersed in his laptop. But take a moment to sit down with him, and you’ll quickly realize there’s so much more beneath the surface. You’ll walk away saying, “Wow, that’s a true VDartian.”
Saran’s journey at VDart has been nothing short of transformative. Starting as a recruiter, he quickly realized his potential went far beyond that. With a knack for creativity and problem-solving, Saran shifted into a developer role, where he’s excelled ever since.
From designing internal dashboards, seamlessly facilitating the delivery process, and creating an exclusive app for VDart employees to play sourcing games—he’s added value at every step of his journey.
Curious to know what drives Saran to wear so many hats at VDart? Let’s hear from him himself.
From a recruiter to a tech expert at VDart—who does Saran owe his transformation to?
My journey with VDart began through a walk-in interview. I’d just left my previous role at Byju’s, searching for something more aligned with my passion. It wasn’t long before I realized that VDart was the perfect fit.
Starting in recruitment, I soon found that my technical background was something I could leverage in more meaningful ways. Thanks to the guidance of Ibrahim Khaleelullah and Lalith Jeevanandham, I transitioned into a tech role within the delivery team.
This shift allowed me to take on projects, and eventually, I managed internal Ceipal tools and operations. That’s where I truly started to grow, blending my tech skills with my love for problem-solving.
Collaboration at its finest—Saranraj with his manager, Ibrahim!
A snap from the sourcing game in full swing
In just 10 months, Saran was recognized with the Rising Star award—want to know why?
My proudest achievement has been developing the Paper Management Tool (PMT). It streamlines paperwork processes, providing recruiters and the Contracts team with a centralized candidate database and easy access to records. Knowing my work directly impacts the organization has been deeply fulfilling.
I’m grateful to my manager for seeing potential in me from the start. The Rising Star award at RNR’25 within ten months of joining VDart motivates me to keep improving and supporting the team.
A snap from the sourcing game in full swing
"Saran is a rising star at VDart, his exceptional ability to develop applications exactly as we need. His calm and understanding nature makes working with him effortless. A true problem-solver, he’s the guy who creates magic with code, turning ideas into reality with precision and innovation."
Boring, monotonous tasks draining your energy? You name it, and Saran has a tool for it!
For the longest time, the Sourcing Game was a tedious, manual process that involved Excel sheets and Google Forms until Ibrahim introduced a game-changing idea. With his support, along with Saral, Vijay, and the team, I built a custom digital platform in just 30 days that automated tracking and made the experience interactive with quizzes. Then came the Hackathon challenge—built and launched in just three days. The results? Faster execution, seamless tracking, and a more engaging experience for everyone. It all came together on Symposium Day, where top performers were celebrated—proof that tech + teamwork = transformation.
Email signature inconsistency was a problem for VDart until Lyn proposed automating the process. I created VDart Hub, a tool that standardizes and personalizes email signatures, saving time and ensuring brand consistency. But it didn’t stop there—VDart Hub also allows employees to instantly generate LinkedIn profile pictures with the VDart logo, eliminating delays and empowering them to enhance their professional branding. The result? Stronger brand identity and streamlined processes.
Manual tasks, like transferring data from the Paper Management Tool (PMT) to Ceipal, slowed us down. Recognizing the inefficiency, Sidd, our CEO, proposed using AI to automate this process. I developed an automated scanner that eliminated the need for manual work, reducing turnaround time and increasing productivity. It has instantly boosted team efficiency and accuracy, and we’re now expanding automation efforts across VDart to eliminate time-consuming tasks.
Huge thanks to my mentors—Mohan Kumar, Raja Thomas, and Harish Babu—for always steering me in the right direction! None of this would have been possible without their support.
Saran with his mentors, Mohan Kumar and Harish
Finding balance beyond work! Saranraj hobbies.
Outside of work, how do gaming and pencil art fuel Saran’s creativity?
Gaming lets me escape into different worlds, challenge myself, and have fun. Sketching, on the other hand, is my creative outlet. It allows me to express myself and brings me relaxation. Both activities help me unwind and stay centered.
Finding balance beyond work! Saranraj hobbies.
A piece of advice for fellow VDartians—what's Saran’s secret to personal growth and success?
Never let jealousy cloud your perspective. Celebrate others’ successes and use them as motivation to improve yourself. Focus on your strengths and keep developing—it’s the collective growth that drives our success as OneVDart
Saranraj and team, striking a pose.
Saranraj and team, striking a pose.
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