Harry Tran

Global HR Executive | People & Culture Strategy | Web2 & Web3, Tech & High-Growth Companies | Feng Shui Master | Founder

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

About

I’m a global People & Culture executive with 20+ years helping high‑growth technology organizations scale with clarity, purpose, and strong leadership. I partner with CEOs and boards to build organizations that are resilient, human-centered, and capable of sustaining innovation at speed. Across my career, I’ve led HR functions in complex, distributed environments—designing people strategies that support rapid expansion, operational scale, and cultural alignment. My work spans global workforce growth, executive leadership development, HR technology transformation, performance and rewards modernization, and P&L ownership tied to measurable business outcomes. Area of Focus: - Global People & Culture Strategy - Organizational Design & Scale - Leadership Development & Executive Coaching - Compensation, Rewards & Performance Systems - Talent & Workforce Planning - Culture & Change Transformation - Web3 and Emerging Technology Environments - Vendor Management and PEO/EOR Alongside my corporate work, I’m the founder of Feng Shui Journey, where I blend Eastern and Western philosophies to help individuals and leaders understand themselves more deeply, strengthen relationships, and create environments that support clarity, creativity, and growth. This entrepreneurial lens shapes how I lead: I think in systems, move with intention, and build cultures where people feel connected to purpose and empowered to lead. At the heart of my work is a simple belief: organizations thrive when their people do. My focus is always on creating the conditions—structural, cultural, and human—for both to grow together.

Experience

  • Head of People at Filecoin Foundation
    Aug 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

    As the Head of People at Filecoin Foundation, I lead the full spectrum of the organization’s people strategy—driving growth, performance, and culture in a global, mission-driven environment. - Build and lead a global People & Culture function that supports a distributed workforce across EOR and PEO models, ensuring consistency, compliance, and a unified employee experience - Design people strategies that align with Web3 growth, operational scale, and the evolving needs of a fast‑moving, innovation‑driven organization - Scale global teams by attracting, evaluating, and hiring talent across functions and geographies, strengthening leadership capability and organizational depth - Implement performance management systems and leadership frameworks that elevate accountability, clarity, and long‑term development - Lead global HRIS modernization, benefits redesign, and compensation strategy to improve efficiency, equity, and employee engagement - Partner with executive leadership on organizational design and workforce planning to ensure structure, capability, and culture support business strategy

  • HR Leader at StartupExperts
    Jul 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    StartupExperts is an invite-only community of experienced HR, Finance, and Ops leaders who understand that while we tend to be “teams of one” or leaders of small teams at individual companies, we all regularly encounter the same business challenges and believe that collectively we are stronger when we support each other. As a community of professionals, we are passionate about learning, we want to build deeper relationships with our peers, and most importantly, we find personal satisfaction in giving to others.

  • Founder & Certified Feng Shui Master & Coach at Feng Shui Journey
    Jan 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

    As the Founder of Feng Shui Journey, LLC, Harry is a certified Red Ribbon Feng Shui Consultant with the International Feng Shui Guild (IFSG). His work blends Classical Feng Shui, Chinese Astrology, and principles of human behavior to help individuals, families, and business leaders create environments that support clarity, growth, and aligned decision‑making. Harry provides coaching, training, and personalized consultations for homes and businesses, guiding clients through practical, energetic adjustments that strengthen relationships, enhance well-being, and elevate performance. His approach integrates Eastern and Western philosophies, making ancient wisdom accessible, actionable, and relevant for modern life and leadership. Harry has also served as a Board Member with the IFSG and is a dynamic speaker who bridges the worlds of Qi, leadership, and modern HR, bringing Eastern wisdom and Western organizational practice together in a way that resonates with both individuals and executive audiences.

  • Head of HR, Mobile & eCommerce Teams and Employment Practices at Samsung Electronics America
    Sep 2018 - Aug 2022 · 4 yrs

    As the HR Business Partner (HRBP) & Employment Practices Leader at Samsung Electronics America, Harry led a team of eight HRBPs and two Internal Investigators, driving people strategy and scaling organizational capability across a complex, high‑growth business. He served as a strategic advisor to senior executives, shaping organizational design, strengthening leadership effectiveness, and building a high‑performing, engaged workforce. He also oversaw the global people strategy for the Mobile & e‑Commerce business, ensuring best‑in‑class employment practices and a consistent, values‑aligned employee experience. Key Responsibilities: - Aligned HR strategy with business objectives, focusing on attracting, developing, engaging, and retaining talent while proactively mitigating organizational and people‑related risks. - Led the Employment Practices Center of Excellence (COE), designing and executing best‑in‑class programs for investigations, stakeholder engagement, and employment policy governance. - Developed policies, procedures, and programs that supported performance management, workforce transitions, and reductions‑in‑force, ensuring fairness and minimizing legal exposure. - Leveraged data analytics to identify trends, strengthen employee relations practices, and inform strategic recommendations. - Partnered with Legal, Compliance, and Audit teams to uphold a workplace culture grounded in respect, integrity, and equitable employment practices. - Oversaw risk analysis, case management, performance interventions, and separation processes, ensuring HR systems, tools, and tracking mechanisms remained accurate, current, and effective.

  • Senior Manager, HR & Learning & Development at Avvo
    Dec 2017 - Aug 2018 · 9 mos

    Hired to drive the HR transform of company’s people process and programs to position AVVO for growth and acquisition. This role provides thought leadership and strategic direction for the Product, Marketing, Engineering, Business Intelligence, Finance, Business Intelligence, and HR teams for approximately 500+ employees. Key focus areas included organizational designing, performance management, talent acquisition and learning and development.