Gautam Nath brings over 30 years of senior management consulting experience to SAMS-STC as Director and Mentor. As the founder of Strategic Alliance Management Services (SAMS) in 1990, he has a distinguished track record in leading specialized HR consulting services for the public health and development sectors since 1997. Gautam has managed large-scale engagements with UN agencies, international NGOs, and government bodies. His strategic oversight leverages deep expertise in Executive Search, HR Outsourcing, Third-Party Payrolling, and Business Process Improvement, significantly contributing to SAMS-STC’s mission of enhancing talent acquisition and organizational efficiency.

Sanjay Rastogi offers over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in Procurement & Supply Chain Management (PSCM) and Training & Capacity Building. His professional journey began with a pioneering process outsourcing project for drug logistics and supply chain management at the Central Tuberculosis Division for the Revised National Tuberculosis Control Program (RNTCP/NTEP), awarded by the WHO in 2000. Since then, Sanjay has provided similar solutions to UN organizations, international NGOs, and government programs, including NVBDCP, NACP, and UIP. He excels in establishing robust PSCM systems and processes, focusing on bidding and evaluation, e-procurement, contract management, funds management, and compliance.

Abhai Raj Singh is the Founder Director of SAMS-STC, leveraging over 17 years of experience in recruitment, collaboration, and technology integration within the social sector. His leadership at SAMS has shaped innovative recruitment solutions for government institutions and international NGOs, including the design and institution of systems and processes for large-scale/ bulk recruitment and payrolling projects. Abhai's deep sectoral understanding and ability to execute complex, tech-enabled recruitment drives position him to lead SAMS-STC’s mission in enhancing talent acquisition, fostering collaboration, and deploying cutting-edge technology to drive social change. He also serves as a Director at SAMS and is a Trustee of the SAMS Foundation.

Surbhi Maheshwari, a Business Management graduate specializing in HR from the Institute of Management Development and Research, Pune, serves as a Director at SAMS-STC. With 15 years of experience at SAMS, she has been pivotal in leading search and talent acquisition mandates for bilateral and multilateral agencies and international NGOs such as GIZ, WHO, UNICEF, and UNDP. At SAMS-STC, Surbhi plays a critical role in refining and advancing talent acquisition processes. She focuses on leveraging technology and implementing innovative solutions to build efficient systems, enhance collaboration, and address sector-specific recruitment challenges.

Kafil Akhtar, an MBA in Information Technology from Amity University, brings over 16 years of expertise in HR management and IT. With a robust background at SAMS, he has managed large-scale recruitment projects and developed comprehensive IT solutions, including database management and assessment tools for clients like MPRLP, NRHM Bihar, and FIND. As General Manager at SAMS-STC, Kafil is instrumental in providing advanced IT-enabled solutions to streamline talent acquisition processes. His responsibilities include implementing cutting-edge technology to enhance recruitment efficiency, optimize candidate screening, and facilitate comprehensive data management. Kafil’s IT acumen is crucial in driving SAMS-STC’s mission to deliver innovative, tech-driven solutions to the social sector.

Sanjay Das, a senior IT professional with over 15 years of experience in IT and database management, has contributed significantly to managing large-scale recruitment projects and developing advanced IT solutions for prestigious clients like MPRLP, NRHM Bihar, and FIND. His expertise includes creating robust database management systems and assessment tools tailored to recruitment needs. At SAMS-STC, Sanjay leads the implementation of innovative IT solutions, optimizing recruitment workflows, enhancing candidate screening systems, and ensuring efficient data management. His strategic approach and deep IT knowledge are essential to advancing SAMS-STC’s mission of providing technology-driven recruitment solutions that cater to the unique demands of the social sector.

Vipul Pandey, a postgraduate in Industrial Relations and Human Resource Management (IR&HRM) from Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, brings over a decade of experience in recruitment consulting and talent acquisition with SAMS. His extensive experience in managing large-scale recruitment mandates for government bodies, PSUs, multilateral agencies, and NGOs has equipped him with a deep understanding of sector-specific hiring challenges. At SAMS-STC, Vipul applies this expertise to streamline recruitment processes, enhance ATS functionality, and develop technology-driven solutions, ensuring a more efficient and responsive talent acquisition system for the social sector.