Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Talent Acquisition Lead with a decade of recruitment experience and a hard-won specialism that spans the full AI stack — from fundamental research at world-class institutions to applied AI product teams and the GPU infrastructure and data centres that power it all. My career has been shaped by high-performance, high-stakes environments: Google's EMEA engineering org, the Abu Dhabi research ecosystem at TII and ATRC, the applied AI frontier at AI71, and now Core42 — one of the Gulf's most ambitious AI infrastructure businesses. These aren't just logos. They represent every layer of the AI value chain, and I've hired across all of them. What sets me apart is the breadth. Most AI recruiters know one slice. I've recruited PhD-level AI researchers, LLM and applied ML engineers, GPU programme managers across four countries, and Director-level infrastructure leaders — often simultaneously, and always without dropping the bar.
•Leading end to end recruitment for Core42's global expansion across AI Infrastructure, GPU, Data Centre, Cloud Engineering, Product, and support functions — hiring from entry level to Director, across UAE and US markets, without agency support. • Delivered significant hiring volume across technical and support functions within the first 6 months, consistently below companye time-to-fill benchmarks • Appointed Emiratisation & Diversity Champion following measurable gender diversity improvements • Spearheaded a niche GPU Specialist programme across multiple international markets, sourcing sub-1% global talent pools up to Director level • Led a TA workflow audit embedding AI tooling and upskilling the team on AI-assisted sourcing and screening
As part of the Talent Acquisition team at the Technology Innovation Institute (TII)—a global research center advancing scientific and technological innovation—I led strategic recruitment across key AI initiatives under the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC). AICCU (AI Cross-Center Unit): Led recruitment for the team behind the Falcon LLM, hiring talent from Intern to Director level across Research, AI Engineering, and Data Engineering roles. Partnered with scientific leadership to scale high-performing, mission-driven teams in a fast-paced R&D environment. AI71: Transitioned to lead hiring at AI71, the company that is commericalising the Falcon LLM, focusing on senior roles including Software Engineers, Product Managers, AI Consultants, AI Engineers, Engineering Managers, and Directors. Built technical and product teams aligned with the company’s rapid growth and commercialization goals. Skills: Internal Recruitment · Technical & Executive Hiring · AI & R&D Talent Acquisition · Talent Strategy · Global Sourcing · Startup & Scale-up Recruitment
As a Technical Recruiter at Robert Walters, I specialize in connecting top-tier talent with leading organizations across the GCC’s fast-evolving tech landscape. My focus is on Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence, where I recruit for roles spanning Graduate to C-suite level. With a strong understanding of emerging technologies and market trends, I support businesses in building high-impact teams while helping professionals take the next step in their careers.
Technical Recruiter | Google (EMEA – Software Engineering) As a Technical Recruiter at Google, I led full-cycle recruitment for Software Engineers (L3–L5) within the Platforms and Ecosystems product area across the EMEA region. I partnered with engineering leadership to deliver top-tier talent while advancing Google's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals. Key Achievements: End-to-End Ownership: Managed full-cycle recruitment across 16+ active roles, consistently maintaining a candidate pipeline of 80+ individuals. Strategic Partnership: Acted as a trusted advisor to engineering leaders, aligning hiring strategies with long-term team growth and technical goals. Diversity Champion: Exceeded DEI targets with a strong focus on hiring female and Black+ talent; led sourcing sessions to proactively build diverse pipelines. Recognition: Only contractor in the Software Engineering EMEA team to have their contract extended for another year—highlighting consistent high performance. The extension was later canceled due to broader internal layoffs.
As a Principal Consultant at Timeplan Education, I am entrusted with spearheading contract recruitment initiatives within the education sector, focusing on schools across West London whilst also mentoring junior members of the team. Notably, I began my tenure by starting a cold desk during the challenging Covid lockdown period. Key Achievements: - Expanded Business Partnerships During COVID Lockdown: Demonstrated adaptability and resilience during the challenging COVID lockdown period by expanding business partnerships. - Recipient of the Director's Award for Outstanding Contributions: Honored with the Director's Award in my first term for having impactful start alongside making numerous placements and having strong client conversion.