Megan Patterson (Schoonmaker)

Recruiter

Rochelle, Texas, United States8 yrs 3 mos experience
AI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • 8+ years of experience in technical recruiting
  • Expertise in scaling complex engineering teams
  • Recognized as a top global performer in recruitment
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned Technical Recruiter specializing in SaaS and Cloud industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Technical RecruitingGlobal Talent AcquisitionTechnical Sourcing

Other Skills

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About

Strategic and results-driven Technical Recruiter with over 8 years of experience sourcing and closing top-tier talent for global tech leaders including Confluent, Roku, and Cloudera. I bring a healthy competitive drive, persistence, and strong organizational skills to every hiring cycle. Proven expertise in scaling complex engineering teams - including Cybersecurity, Data Streaming, and Cloud - while successfully executing Go-To-Market (GTM) hiring strategies to build high performing sales and customer-facing organizations. Recognized as a top global performer for my ability to partner with executive leadership to fill niche roles with speed and precision.

Experience

8 yrs 3 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs
Average Tenure
1 mo
Current Experience

Kong

Senior Technical Recruiter

May 2026Present · 1 mo · Remote

Confluent

Sr. Technical Recruiter

May 2023Apr 2026 · 2 yrs 11 mos · Remote

  • Strategically partnering with business leaders and hiring teams to fill critical reqs in a timely manner
  • Streamlining the interview-to-offer process
  • Leading and facilitating intake calls with hiring managers
  • Assisting in special projects and leading team training sessions as needed
  • Supporting both Specialty Engineering and Core Engineering
  • Collaborating with GTM leadership to scale Customer Success and Global Technical Support teams, ensuring alignment between technical product capabilities and market-facing talent
AshbyGoogle WorkspaceTechnical RecruitingGlobal Talent Acquisition

Roku inc.

Sr. Technical Recruiter

Dec 2020Apr 2023 · 2 yrs 4 mos · Austin, Texas, United States

  • Successfully acquired talent for multiple lines of business including but not limited to Cybersecurity, Partner Engineering, Enterprise Engineering, Embedded Systems, and Streaming Media
  • Strategically partnered with VPs, Directors, Hiring Managers, and their team members to fill niche roles in a timely manner with the highest quality of candidates
  • Evaluated candidates, prepared professional write-ups, and presented candidates in an accurate and detailed manner
  • Managed and maintained all aspects of the job postings in the ATS and other job boards
  • Managed all transactions between candidates and hiring teams starting from initial reach outs to post offer stage
  • Assisted in special projects as needed
  • Led Greenhouse training sessions and mentoring new hires
Technical RecruitingGlobal Talent Acquisition

Cloudera

Technical Sourcer

Apr 2019Dec 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • Strong knowledge of Big Data, Data Warehousing, Data Analytics, Cloud, Machine Learning, and AI
  • Identified top talent within multiple lines of business including Solutions Engineering, Professional Services, Sales, and Technical Support
  • Executed global sourcing strategies across 9 countries, resulting in the successful launch of Cloudera’s first Costa Rica team
  • Achieved Top Individual Performer (Globally)
  • Assisted colleagues with sourcing for top priority roles in other areas such as Marketing, G & A, and more
  • Sourced top talent in the Government/Public Sector space requiring candidates with high levels of security clearance (TS/SCI Full Scope Poly)
  • Partnered with Hiring Managers and internal Business Units to manage and fill open positions
  • Led team meetings and mentored junior level sourcers and new team members
Technical SourcingGlobal Talent Acquisition

Intersys inc.

Technical Recruiter

Jan 2018Apr 2019 · 1 yr 3 mos · Austin, Texas Area

  • Identified exceptional talent to help build the consulting practice while supporting our partners portfolio
  • Sourced, recruited, and partnered with top technology candidates in the industry
  • Innovative with a diverse approach to locating technology candidates and the right fit for some of the most challenging positions
  • Provided great experiences for candidates regardless of outcomes
  • Partnered with leadership and Business Development Teams to manage open positions and projects
  • Earned the top performer award two quarters in a row
  • Recruited for multiple different technologies and skill levels including but not limiting Big Data Architects, Java Developers, UI Developers, DevOps Engineers, Project Managers, Mobile Developers and more
Technical RecruitingGlobal Talent Acquisition

Education

Sam Houston State University

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) — Animal Sciences with a minor is Equine Science

Jan 2014Jan 2017

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