With over 20 years of expertise in technology and leadership recruitment, I specialise in delivering customised talent solutions for clients across the EMEA region. I am also the Founder of an exclusive community of C-Suite Technology Leaders, based in the UAE. Details can be found at www.techleadersuae.com.At Reqiva, we are dedicated to helping organisations build exceptional teams through our comprehensive range of services:• Technical & Leadership Contingent Hiring: Quickly connecting your organisation with skilled professionals and visionary leaders.• Fractional Talent Advisory Services: Providing strategic, on-demand talent acquisition support to optimize your hiring processes and build world-class teams.• Retained & Executive Search: A focused, consultative approach to identifying and securing high-impact executives and niche specialists for critical roles.Our commitment to quality, precision, and partnership ensures that you secure the talent you need to drive success.Expertise Across Key Disciplines:Technology & Operational Leadership | Software Engineering & Architecture | Web, Mobile & Cloud Technologies | DevOps & DevSecOps | Data Science, Data Engineering & AI | Cybersecurity | Testing, Verification & Validation | Programme & Project | Product Management | Hardware & IC Engineering | Embedded Software & Firmware | Robotics & Mechatronics | Networking & Infrastructure | Presales & Solutions Engineering.Let’s discuss how we can help you hire the right talent for your team. Get in touch:📧 a.redmond@reqiva.com📞 +971 (0) 585319827Technology Executive Search | Technology Recruitment | Start-up & Scale-up Advisor | Community Builder | Recruitment Process Outsourcing |

Co-founded Reqiva and, alongside my business partner, scaled the company from a team of 2 to over 25 specialist recruiters, operating from offices in Reading, London, and Manchester. Proud to have collaborated with hundreds of technology companies and successfully facilitated thousands of placements across the UK, Europe, and the US, connecting exceptional talent with exciting opportunities.

Hands on, billing Sales Lead, maintaining and developing existing accounts as well as working on New Business strategy for myself and a small team of technical recruiters across various markets. Primary specialism within Software Engineering, Embedded Software, Electronics, Hardware Engineering and Technology Senior Appointments.

Promotion to Senior Consultant after continued success in developing my territory, specialising in Software Engineering specifically for the C/C++, Embedded, Electronics, Mechatronics division. At this point I was also working on Senior Technical Appointments within my technology vertical as well as developing and mentoring a small team of recruiters within other technology markets.

My main role within the business was to grow the Thames Valley Embedded Systems and Software Engineering desk. I was successful in finding and building multiple new business relationships within this market. Markets recruited for include, C/C++, Embedded, Applications Architecture, Java.

I lived in Koh Tao, Thailand, while studying my PADI scuba diving courses. Within an eight-month timeframe, I achieved Advanced Open Water, Rescue Diver, and Divemaster certifications, completing well over 500 dives. During this period, I also travelled through Thailand, Malaysia, Burma, Laos, and Singapore. I thoroughly enjoyed this experience and learned many skills that have been invaluable throughout my career.

My role was a mixture of telephone and face to face Sales of Medical Devices to JNJ's Key Accounts within the Cordis Cardiology brand. My client base varied from NHS Primary Care Trusts to leading Private Medical institutions.

Started as a Trainee within the BMW (GB) IT Support Department and after a number of months was promoted to a Technical Support Analyst position. My role was to provide IT infrastructure support to the BMW (UK) dealer network. This involved remote and on site support of customers who are working on Windows and DOS based systems as well as hardware and software rebuilds.