In 2016, I walked away from recruiting to retrain as a software engineer.
No job, no income, and no roadmap.
All I had was a stubborn belief that I could learn to code and build something meaningful in tech.
So I took courses in Discrete Math and Java, learning the basics of computer science at Mills College.
And something unexpected happened.
As I was writing methods and reading documentation, my mind kept going back to recruiting:
- The sluggish follow-ups.
- The scattered interview notes.
- The candidate ghosting that ended in Glassdoor horror stories.
That frustration pulled me back in.
That summer, I picked up a part-time recruiting role at a startup in streaming media, supporting Data Engineering, Product, and App Dev teams.
I learned how they shipped products using tools like Confluence, Jira, and agile rituals.
I got curious.
Took courses in Product Management, Python, and UI Design.
That’s when it clicked:
Recruiting is a product.
Since then, I’ve built hiring systems across four tech startups, designing for candidates, hiring managers, and execs alike.
What started as frustration became a decade-long obsession with fixing how companies hire.
All while improving business outcomes, team morale, and candidate experience.
These days, I advise early-stage startups on hiring, operations, and ATS implementation.
(without the $25K agency price tag)
If you’re building something and need a fractional recruiting partner…
📬 DM me or reach out: henry@talentroadmap.io
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In my spare time, I've explored AI tools such as:
- Vercel and V0.Dev
- ChatGPT and Windsurf
- Replit and Python Programming
- Notion, Coda, FigJam, Canva
Other interests include:
- Rucking
- Running
- Archery
- Scuba
- Surfing
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Talent Roadmap's categories are Business Consulting and Services
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