Talent Roadmap

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 __________ 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