Sep 2021 – Sep 2023 · 2 yrs

• Sourcing for Engineers and Technical Program Managers. TPM focus was in platforms and ecosystems including cybersecurity and SaaS. Most are former engineers many with MBAs. Many have government backgrounds in the FBI, CIA, NSA, DoD, etc. and have security designations including Top Secret clearances.
• Went through Google training on recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, DEI, security, privacy, legal issues, working through difficult conversations and situations, negotiating and closing offers.
• Worked with hiring managers on fine tuning searches and closing candidates.
• Regularly recognized for leading the team in top tier candidates plus finding candidates who identified themselves in categories of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)
• Became a team reference for process knowledge and ideas. Team leads would refer employees to me to answer questions and help with issues.
• Detailed background of security candidates include threat intelligence, vulnerability assessment, core security, federated security, network and and infrastructure management, identity and access management, cloud security, 3rd party trust, fraud / abuse, platforms and ecosystems, hardware cost centers, privacy and compliance issues, Android, Pixel and other device security.
• Went through Google training on recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, security, privacy, compensation, DEI, legal issues, difficult conversations, negotiating and closing offers.

Apr 2017 – Aug 2021 · 4 yrs 4 mos · Santa Monica, California

• Volunteering - Advising start-up Founders on how to recruit.

Jan 2016 – Jan 2018 · 2 yrs

• Online community and information website for musicians, bands, listeners and products.
• Developed company and website concept, business plan, graphic layout and marketing
• Researched with music industry professionals, musicians and others to gauge demand
• Spoke with venture capitalists about funding
• Interviewed people for Co-Founder, engineering and other positions

Apr 2011 – Sep 2021 · 10 yrs 5 mos

• Recruiting professionals in startups and large cos for engineering and biz positions.
• Instituting recruiting and branding strategies
• Always sourcing and developing a network of candidates.
• Experience writing and negotiating contracts.
• Create and build relationships via cold prospecting.
• TECH POSITION EXPERIENCE
• VP / Dir. of Engineering / Manufacturing
• AI - Artificial Intelligence
• Cyber-Security Engineers
• C / C++ / C# Engineers
• Java / J2EE Engineers
• JavaScript Engineers
• Hadoop Engineers / Data Scientists
• Data Warehouse Engineers, DBAs
• iOS / Swift / Android Engineers
• Full Stack / LAMP / Python
• TPMs / Product / Project Managers
• DevOps / Systems Administrators
• Ruby / on Rails / Objective-C
• HTML, CSS, HTML5
• Firmware / Embedded Software
• CRM Implementation Consultants
• XML / AJAX / FLASH
• QA / Testing
• Graphics
• BUSINESS POSITION EXPERIENCE
• Marketing VP, Director
• Finance VP, Director, Controller
• Business Development VP, Director
• Product Management, Director
• Product Marketing Managers
• Technology Sales
• Social Media Manager
• Operations, Director
• Channel Sales
• Marketing Communications / PR
• CPA / Audit / Tax
• Financial Planning & Analysis
• Program Managers
• Creative Director / Artists
• Director of Logistics
• Tech Support Management
• INDUSTRIES INCLUDED: Cloud Technologies, Big Data, SaaS, PaaS, etc., Consumer electronics, Social Media / Online, Enterprise software, Games / Mobile gaming, Music and Entertainment, Wireless software, Healthcare I/T, Optical hardware, Semiconductors, Digital media, Data storage, Search engine technology, Telecommunications, AV / TV Devices
• CLIENTS INCLUDE:
• PeopleSoft (acquired by Oracle), Intuit, StubHub (acq by eBay), Alphablox (acq by IBM), Sling Media (acq by Dish Network), Shutterfly, Applied Materials, Snipp Interactive, Monster Cable, Breaktime Studios, Storage Way (acq by Cable & Wireless),
• Some omitted due to stealth NDAs