United Kingdom
Covering and running several permanent and contract desks as well as internal talent acquisition during my 30 years in recruitment including AAA Console , Casual , Online and Mobile Gaming ,iGaming , iLottery , Generative AI ,BioTech ,MedTech, LegalTech , CleanTech , DeepTech , Cyber Security , ML and Dev Ops experience recruiting and networking with cloud talent (AWS, Azure, OpenStack, Google) , Autonomous Vehicles , GTM , GenAI in Legal & Insurance , Agentic AI , GenAI Digital and Life Sciences , Fintech , Renewable Energy. (20,000+ LinkedIn contacts in these sectors ) Full 360 recruiter day to day as well as in-house , key account management and development. Thrives in a delivery-led environment. Championing Collaborative Environment and RecTech integration. Has experience supporting large-scale, international hiring projects across a wide spectrum of Tech markets including AI/ML , Life Sciences , MedTech , BioTech. The ability to build trust, influence, and lead small to medium sized high-performing recruitment teams. Building client partnerships with clients and internal stakeholders to deliver excellence at speed. I started out working with console gaming studios and helped develop genre-leading AAA game , film , advertising and TV experiences . Today as a team we’re best known for recruiting for AI, specialising in Machine Learning (ML), NLP, Computer Vision and various other subsets that fall under the Artificial Intelligence umbrella. Always being a front runner in my chosen sector, I have a deep understanding and an extensive network within many spaces. My expertise and connections are evident in my affiliation with industry leaders, including hosting guest speakers from prominent AI companies at my networking events. It is my experience that has provided me with a vast network of talented candidates and strong relationships with pioneering companies Since the company was founded by hardcore gamers and AI/ML founders with unrivalled industry contacts and strong values of integrity and brand loyalty have been cornerstones as the sectors I recruit into expand in so many outside of gaming tech roots . I remain dedicated to help startups , studios and tech companies source the best developers,innovators and leadership of all levels to create the most entertaining, competitive, and collaborative experiences. Expertise in: * International Sourcing * Online Networking * Online and community headhunting * Talent management onsite / client side / internal
Grid Dynamics, a global digital engineering company, co-innovates with the most respected brands in the world to solve complex problems, optimize business operations and better serve customers. Driven by business impact and agility, we create innovative, end-to-end solutions in digital commerce, AI, data and cloud to help clients grow. With its headquarters in California, USA, Grid Dynamics has a network of 25 offices in 19 countries. Grid Dynamics was founded in 2006 as cloud-native company. In fact, we were working with tech giants to build their first cloud solutions before the term cloud was coined. Our clients span diverse industry verticals such as Retail, Manufacturing and CPG, Insurance, Wealth Management, Banking and Payments, Pharma and Life Sciences, and High-tech. Market leading expertise in AI, Cloud, Data,Analytics and User Experience. JUXT (a Grid Dynamics company) - JUXT is a provider of software engineering services specializing in data-intensive information systems for banking and other financial institutions, with a particular focus on risk platforms, structured notes, equity derivatives, and financial reporting.
As a key figure in the management team , I specialised in global recruitment dedicated to connecting exceptional talent with companies at the forefront of innovation. With a focus on high-growth emerging tech sectors in the US, Canada, EMEA and the UK such as : The full BioTech and MedTech spectrum, from Regulatory Affairs & Quality Management, R&D, and Clinical Affairs through to Technical Service, Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, and Software Development. AI & Machine Learning - I utilised my AI and ML expertise to help build a team that specialises in NLP, Computer Vision, LLM, GenAI, and related subsets. AI recruitment, specialising in Machine Learning (ML), NLP, Computer Vision and various other subsets that fall under the Artificial Intelligence umbrella. I have a deep understanding and an extensive network within this space. My connections are evident in my affiliation with industry leaders and pioneers . My experience and depth of understanding from having being involved in the AI/ML sector since its inception that has provided me with a vast network of talented candidates and strong relationships with pioneering companies. I have focus in all aspects of Cloud , Cyber , Data , Product , Software from design development to testing, maintenance and beyond. I have partnered with some of world’s most exciting Deeptech startups and VCs, helping them build world-class teams. My clients are pushing the boundaries in Al, Quantum Computing, Robotics, and Advanced Manufacturing. I am embedded in the Deeptech ecosystem and I am proud to support ground-breaking founders and future tech leaders throughout the world.
Helped drive company growth with proactive mindset and results-oriented plans for business ops. 360 Consultant role. Recruited top-tier talent for critical roles., supporting global expansion for our clients. Highly involved in new internal initiatives across the employee lifecycle - from onboarding to team development and culture. Championing a collaborative environment policy and expanding team usage of RecTech including AI-driven recruitment technology. People / candidate-first mindset into how we can shape the broader employee experience. Led ATS reconfiguration for data-driven recruitment, improving reporting and candidate experience globally. Full-cycle recruitment for complex, high-stakes roles, including senior leadership and executive-level roles, ensuring alignment with culture and strategic goals. Implemented new sourcing tools to support faster hiring (Hired.com / Cord / Otta / Paiger) Experience with Metaview, Otta, LinkedIn Recruiter, Notion, and G-Suite Utilised tools such as AI sourcing and CRM for streamlined process management and reporting. Perm Recruitment in Adaptive Life Science - BioTech , Medical Device and MedTech industry. Contract and Fixed Term recruitment in Al & Machine Learning - I utilised my Al and ML expertise to help build a team that specialises in NLP, Computer Vision, LLM, GenAl, and related subsets. Perm recruitment in AI , specialising in Machine Learning (ML), NLP, Computer Vision and various other subsets that fall under the Artificial Intelligence umbrella. I have a deep understanding and an extensive network within this space. My connections are evident in my affiliation with industry leaders and pioneers. My experience and depth of understanding from having being involved in the Al/ML sector since its inception that has provided me with a vast network of talented candidates and strong relationships with pioneering companies.
The vast majority of my experience and passion involves Digital Entertainment and Media,VR,VFX Post and Console Gaming ,XBox Series X and PS4/5,Mobile,Social,Browser,Online Gaming. I have consistently helped clients achieve their goals by providing flexible resource solutions. I have an excellent understanding of the console , mobile , iGaming , Digital Media, PC ,Online, Casual as well as exploring AI applications in the Life Sciences / Medical sector landscape and candidate market which I have leveraged for the benefit of my clientele. Areas of expertise include but not limited to ; Digital Production - VR / AR Wearable Tech Projects, Experiental Producers , Compositors ,NUKE TD, Cinema 4D, V-Ray ,Systems Admin/ Dev-Ops,Pipeline Development, Art Directors , Executive Producers and many more roles covered. Digital Media-Cloud specialists,Python,Scala,AWS,DevOps,Front and Back-End Engineering,Producers,Project Managment,Production Management,UA and Marketing,UI,UX,CX Service Design. Console and Mobile Gaming-AR/VR,Concept, Environment, Character, Vehicle,Lighting,FX,Animation,AI ,UI, Sound/Audio,Art Director,Designers,Programmers(Gameplay/AI/Tools/Engine/Graphics),PM and Producers,Web Dev,PHP,Flash,Unity,3DS Max,HTML5,After Effects,UI/UX,Cinematics,Systems Admin/Engine Engineering,UA Specialties: VFX Post Production , AAA Console Gaming and media based tech roles.
AAA Gaming Recruitment Specialist - Leveraged insights from the recruiting data from a variety of client (ATS) to drive continuous improvement in efficiency, effectiveness, and candidate quality. Partnered with gaming studio internal HR and talent leaders to understand evolving talent needs and ensure recruitment strategies align with business growth and priorities. Lead and manage key recruitment projects, aligning efforts with organizational priorities, including DEl initiatives. Influenced and drove strategic decisions related to diversity and inclusion, ensuring they are integrated into every stage of the recruitment process. Established, tracked and analysed key recruiting metrics to evaluate the success of recruiting strategies and refine processes over time. Empowered studio hiring managers and department leaders to meet hiring deadlines, using analytics to track and report on progress.