Mar 2021 – Present · 5 yrs 2 mos · San Francisco Bay Area · Remote

• At my Okta role, I lead global talent acquisition across Engineering, Infrastructure, Artificial Intelligence (AI), QA, Mobile Engineering, Security, Product, Sales and Solutions Engineering. Focus on- identifying and attracting world-class technical talent to support Okta’s growth, innovation, and global expansion.
• Strategic Talent Partner: Partner closely with Okta leadership and recruiters o develop and execute targeted hiring strategies that consistently meet and exceed hiring goals.
• Global Team Building: Played a key role in scaling Okta’s global operations, including leading the greenfield hiring initiative to establish a new office in India, Canada, and Mexico -building high-performing teams from the ground up.
• Data-Driven Recruitment: Utilize metrics and data analysis to continuously optimize recruiting processes, improve efficiency, and align hiring outcomes with business priorities.
• DIB Leadership: Serve as a subject matter expert in DIB hiring, helping drive inclusive recruiting practices that strengthen representation and build more balanced teams.
• Community & Industry Engagement: Actively support DEI initiatives and represent Okta at industry events and conferences, contributing to programs such as Women in Technology and Girls Who Code.
• Program Development: Provide strategic support for Referral and Alumni programs
• Recognition: Recipient of the FY25 Talent Acquisition Customer Satisfaction Award and FY22 Recruiting Okta Values Award (multiple quarters). Selected for the Okta Racial Equity Philanthropy Fellowship, 2025 Oktane Ambassador, and elected leader of the Women at Okta (W@Okta) ERG Partnership Committee.
• Performance Excellence: Consistently recognized with Exceptional and High performance ratings for raising the hiring bar and delivering high-impact talent outcomes. Known internally as a culture carrier and brand ambassador who champions Okta’s values across recruiting, ERG initiatives, and community engagement.

Feb 2019 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pleasanton, California, United States · On-site

• Led recruitment, talent acquisition, and client engagement, building strong partnerships with HR, Legal, and Client Sponsors.
• Managed full-desk recruitment for technical and business roles, leveraging MSP, VMS, and direct hire programs.
• Specialized in hiring for Technical, Sales, Product, Security, and Finance positions.
• Built and mentored a high-performing team, increasing recruiter hires by 48%.
• Developed strategies that boosted diversity hires by 82%, with a global focus across the US, Canada, South America, and India.

Oct 2018 – Feb 2019 · 4 mos · Dublin, California · On-site

• Implemented scalable talent acquisition strategies, increasing candidate interviews by 79%.
• Redesigned analytical models for employment metrics, enhancing recruitment processes.
• Specialized in talent acquisition for Technical, Business, Sales, HR, and Recruiting roles.

Apr 2014 – Feb 2021 · 6 yrs 10 mos · Danville, CA · Remote

• Experienced Property Manager and Real Estate Specialist with a successful track record of founding and overseeing comprehensive processes for property acquisition, financing, leasing, and management. Proven expertise in handling single and multi-unit properties throughout the United States.

Jan 2013 – Nov 2015 · 2 yrs 10 mos · Dublin, CA · Hybrid

• Executed full-desk recruitment, sourcing and hiring for contingent staff and full-time roles.
• Specialized in working with MSPs, VMS platforms, and direct hiring teams.
• Supported key accounts including World Wide Technologies, PG&E, AirBnB, Robinhood, Uber, Toyota, Nvidia, and Sutter Health.
• Recruited for roles in Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Front End / Back End Development, Engineering, Business Technology, Sales, HR, Project Management,Administrative, and Finance.

Aug 2012 – Jan 2013 · 5 mos · San Ramon, CA · On-site

• Orchestrated a comprehensive master plan to drive strategic Talent Acquisition insights for external clients through ongoing consulting and expansion of services by Sales and Marketing. Defined a robust pipeline to convert extensive sets of operational data into actionable insights.
• Achieved a notable 15-20% increase in new client acquisition through the implementation of data-driven strategies and insights

Nov 2010 – May 2011 · 6 mos · Pleasanton, CA · On-site

• Developed and managed the "Contractor Resource Management Program," overseeing 1,400+ contractors.
• Built strategic partnerships with HR, Legal, and Client Sponsors to ensure program success.
• Led program processes aligned with SLAs, covering onboarding, offboarding, policy development, and performance management.
• Achieved 95% program compliance within 8 months, managing contractor vetting and reclassification.
• Conducted audits and drove process improvements to enhance program efficiency and compliance.

Mar 2007 – Nov 2010 · 3 yrs 8 mos · San Ramon, California, United States · On-site

• Managed the Microsoft Tier 1 vendor status within the MSP framework.
• Managed a team of 11, driving mentorship, training, and professional growth.
• Oversaw recruitment for technical and non-technical roles, supporting accounts like PG&E, Chevron, Kaiser, and Microsoft.
• Managed 40+ positions simultaneously, handling the full recruitment lifecycle from sourcing to onboarding.
• Ensured compliance with contractual and regulatory standards, maintaining strong client and candidate relationships.

Mar 2002 – Aug 2004 · 2 yrs 5 mos · San Mateo, CA

• started as a Management Trainee and converted to full time.