Nov 2024 – Present · 1 yr 7 mos · San Francisco Bay Area

• Engagements:
• Head of People (contract) @Gatik AI (www.gatik.ai) (Autonomous trucking) [July 2025 - October 2025]
• Start-up & Enterprise People Strategy Advisor @Hubble (www.hubble.social) [May 2025 - Present]
• HR Advisor & Contributor @StartupExperts (www.startupexperts.us) [March 2025 - Present]

Jun 2021 – Nov 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Hybrid

• Celigo is a software company that provides integration platform-as-a-service (iPaaS) solutions that help businesses automate and connect their software applications. The platform enables seamless data flow between systems like ERP, CRM, eCommerce, and other cloud apps, allowing companies to optimize workflows and improve efficiency without heavy coding or IT involvement.
• Summary: Led a global HR team, with core teams in the U.S. and India, to drive strategic HR, change management, and leadership alignment in a high-growth, post-Series C environment. Partnered with the C-suite and business leaders to scale people operations, talent acquisition, total rewards, and performance management across a multinational workforce. Designed and executed change initiatives to enhance culture, skills development, and employee engagement, ensuring agility and scalability across regions.

Nov 2016 – May 2021 · 4 yrs 6 mos · Palo Alto, CA · On-site

• Symphony is a cloud-based communications service (Fintech category) delivers the next wave in organizational productivity where markets and individuals come together to create vibrant communities in which to share content, insights and opinions without compromising on organizational compliance.
• Summary: Scaled and built out a global HR function, expanding the HR Business Partner (HRBP) model to improve leadership alignment and workforce strategy. Led international hiring and workforce expansion, including the launch and development of a new engineering team in France. Overhauled HR operations, introducing a new HRIS and implementing a structured compensation matrix to drive consistency and equity. Drove organizational design, agile HR, and succession planning to support rapid growth. Partnered with executives and business leaders to drive 'agile everywhere' and strengthen hiring, total rewards, and performance management, ensuring HR evolved with business demands.

Jun 2015 – Nov 2016 · 1 yr 5 mos · San Mateo, CA · On-site

• Was part of Apttus prior to Thoma Bravo acquisition and change to Conga. Apttus is a Quote-to-Cash (QTC) software provider, driving the vital business processes between a buyer’s interest and the realization of revenue.
• Summary: Led HR initiatives in a high-growth environment, driving talent management, HR operations, and leadership coaching. Built and implemented talent development programs, succession planning, and change management strategies to support business expansion. Worked closely with leaders and teams to improve performance management, employee growth, and workforce planning, ensuring HR kept up with company demands.

Apr 2013 – Jun 2015 · 2 yrs 2 mos · Santa Clara, CA · On-site

• Hortonworks was a Big Data SaaS start-up focused on developing and supporting 100% open source distribution of Apache Hadoop software for Enterprise. IPO effective 12.12.14.
• Summary: Oversaw HR operations, compliance, and organizational development in a high-growth environment, shaping HRBP functions, leadership development, and change initiatives. Directed compensation, compliance, and workforce operations, ensuring scalable HR systems. Built and implemented management training, learning programs, career pathing, and organizational design strategies to strengthen leadership and business performance. Collaborated with executives on HR strategy and operations, playing a key role in preparing the company for a successful exit.

Jun 2008 – Apr 2013 · 4 yrs 10 mos · Santa Clara, CA

• Citrix is the global leader in enterprise mobile management, application delivery infrastructure (virtualization, cloud computing, etc.).
• Summary: Designed and led onboarding, cultural integration, and talent strategies for a newly formed division, bringing together teams from multiple acquisitions and existing business units. Created an M&A integration playbook, streamlining talent management, succession planning, and leadership development in partnership with COEs. Advised senior leaders on organizational structure, workforce planning, and career development, aligning talent strategy with business goals. Developed a career pathing framework that started in this division and later expanded across all global engineering teams including GoToMeeting.

Jun 2003 – Jun 2008 · 5 yrs · Mountain View, CA · On-site

• Nokia's Enterprise Solutions group operated as a distinct division from its core consumer business, focusing on delivering cutting-edge mobility solutions, secure communication platforms, and enterprise-grade software to meet the needs of business users and drive workplace productivity.
• Summary: Drove the HR strategy and organizational integration for the Enterprise Solutions Division, guiding acquired teams through cultural alignment, workforce integration, and leadership transitions. Met directly with incoming teams to assess needs, introduce culture frameworks, and align talent strategy with business objectives. Developed and implemented custom culture playbooks, working closely with COEs and leadership to bridge organizational differences. Provided extensive coaching and partnership with senior leaders, ensuring seamless collaboration across newly integrated teams. Supported change management efforts to help diverse groups work toward unified product roadmaps while maintaining business continuity in a globally distributed workforce.