Beth Kester-Warner Email & Phone Number

Seattle, Washington, Us

Carbon Robotics™ is a disruptive force within Ag Tech. Mission, Innovation, Values and Culture are the things that drive us forward. We are committed to fostering a supportive and diverse workplace that empowers our employees while building something that has purpose. Want to learn more? Email me at BethKW@carbonrobotics.comCarbon Robotics™, a leader in AI powered robotics, builds innovative agricultural tools that empower farmers to operate more efficiently. Carbon Robotics’ revolutionary, high-precision LaserWeeder™ leverages sophisticated AI deep learning technology, computer vision, robotics, and lasers. Awards:CNBC Names Carbon Robotics to CNBC Disruptors 50 List: https://lnkd.in/d2Zxg7HPTIME's Top GreenTech Companies 2024 features Carbon Robotics: https://shorturl.at/GHNPRCarbon Robotics #37 on Geekwire 200: https://shorturl.at/cnsRV Carbon Robotics wins AI Breakthrough Awards: https://aibreakthroughawards.com/ Press:NVIDIA NVentures Invests in Carbon Robotics: https://lnkd.in/gcxEAYyzSmoke Some Weeds: Lasers Could Make Herbicide Obsolete: https://lnkd.in/dTZGGTcRLaserWeeder is a Death Ray! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72ol-5SOGqYAI meets agriculture with new farm machines to kill weeds and harvest crops: https://shorturl.at/fvyP5Key initiatives:Successfully support executive leadership and the company on key People initiatives to include supporting International expansion Build and coach a highly productive people team to support the growth of the businessContinue to develop and roll out programs to support targeted recruiting objectives, Sourcing strategies, metrics and reporting.Improve processes and implement automation that is rightsized to Carbon Robotics' growthRefine DEI programs and partnerships to strengthen company cultureScale the University recruiting process#talentacquisition #laserweeding #lasterweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #laser #missiondriven #AI #startup #carbonrobotics

Seattle, Washington, Us

Carbon Robotics™, a leader in AI powered robotics, builds innovative agricultural tools that empower farmers to operate more efficiently. Carbon Robotics’ revolutionary, high-precision LaserWeeder™ leverages sophisticated AI deep learning technology, computer vision, robotics, and lasers. Large commercial growers of specialty and organic crops buy LaserWeeders from Carbon Robotics because they reduce weed control costs by 80% and increase crop yields and quality. Laserweeding also provides safer working conditions for farmers and creates sustainable paths to regenerative and organic farming. Designed in Seattle and built in Detroit, Carbon Robotics was founded in 2018 and has raised $36 million in capital to date..Key initiatives:Evaluate and build tooling and process to prepare for scale. Built recruiting process and team to support hyper growth. Successfully coach and build a recruiting team to support business goals executing on increased diversity hiring. Define DEI programs and partnershipsManaged and scale the University recruiting processCreated Sourcing programs and targeted recruiting objectives#talentacquisition #laserweeding #lasterweeder #weedcontrol #agtech #agtechnology #farmtech #robotics #laser #missiondriven #AI #startup

Seattle, Washington, Us

ExtraHop is on a mission to arm cybersecurity teams to confront active threats and stop breaches powered by cloud-scale AI, covertly decrypts and analyzes all cloud and network traffic in real-time to eliminate blind spots and detect threats that other tools miss. Sophisticated machine learning models are applied to petabytes of telemetry collected continuously. Key initiatives:Built recruiting process and team, at capacity of 22 people, to support hyper growth. Successfully coached team on executing on increased diversity hiring. Volunteer with organizations to help impact DEI programs nationally.Participate in panels serving as a recruiting expert, advocate for STEM and diversity hiring.Managed the University recruiting process resulting in significantly increased hire stats.Created Sourcing programs and implemented informational interview strategies to improve inclusive hiring practices.PE acquisition changed business direction resulting in my departure for a company better aligned with my goals and values.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Promoted to lead of the recruiting team and lead in hiring, growing and coaching the team.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Hired to help grow ExtraHop with a focus on Engineering and technical staffing. If you're interested in being part of building emerging technology within a family culture let me know. 2015 has lofty hiring goals that include all departments within ExtraHop. Engineering focus is on C/C++, Systems Development, Python, JavaScript, CSS, UI, Security, PaaS, SaaS, SOC, NOC, Cloud and full-stack development of Distributed Systems/High Availability Architecture.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Boutique Staffing Firm focused on a quality experience for both our clients and the candidates we partner with. Hired Engineering, Leadership/Executive, Marketing, Sales, and Operations.

Houston, Texas, Us

**Role Simultaneous to Seapoint Partners**Hired to help build out the HP Helion OpenStack Cloud team driving the new face of Hewlett-Packard. An excellent meld of cutting-edge open source technology development combined with corporate financial backing within a start-up environment. Hired talent with Cloud Foundry, OpenStack, GoLang, LXC, Solum, OpenShift, Python, DevOps, PaaS, Security, Distributed Systems/High Availability Development or Cloud Development.

Seattle, Washington, Us

**Name changed from LG Consulting to Clutch.**Worked full desk recruitment for a select group of clients. Generated business, filled roles and managed split relationships with my internal team. Passion for finding the right connection between company and person.

Costa Mesa, Ca, Us

Assisted in the Recruiting efforts for the ramp of a new VoIP project at Speakeasy.net.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Primary responsibility was to facilitate the recruiting process in a manner that best suits the hiring managers and resulted in hiring the best people to grow the company. Hired talent with C/C++, Python, Networking, Security, NOC Engineers, Distributed Systems/High Availability Development, or Systems Development.

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Hired back after layoffs as a consultant. My primary responsibility was to hire roles within all departments domestic and internationally. Developed sourcing strategies and full lifecycle recruiting to support corporate growth. Hired talent with C/C++, Python, Networking, Security, NOC Engineers, Distributed Systems/High Availability Development or Systems Development.

Houston, Texas, Us

**Concurrent with Aventail**Contract Senior Recruiter for the corporate recruiting team. My primary responsibility was to bring recruiting focus and expertise to the current HR team. Partnered with recruiters in Wisconsin and Minnesota.

Seattle, Wa, Us

Contract Senior Technical Recruiter for ERP and Infrastructure Business Units. Primary responsibility was to manage the recruiting process from cradle to grave to hire top talent.

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Hired for the corporate recruiting team. My primary responsibility was to facilitate the recruiting process in a manner that best suited the hiring managers as well as the candidates within a startup environment.

Top producing member of the technical staffing division. Primary responsibility was to manage the recruiting process from cradle to grave for Coape Staffing Clients.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Promoted to Technical Recruiter for Microsoft Product Group. Primary responsibility was to screen candidates toward Microsoft core competencies and forward them to appropriate technical teams.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Supported the Product Group's Recruiting team by sourcing candidates. Sourced from research list data, conference or event lists, self-generated research, boolean search, and referrals. Partnered with recruiting teams in other divisions to share candidates uncovered but not appropriate for Product Group openings.

Bellevue, Wa, Us

**Division that spun off of Connectsoft due to acquisition by UPS**

Bellevue, Wa, Us

Member of the UPS OnLine Pro engineering team. Primary responsibility was to handle all aspects of administrative support including but not limited to recruiting, human resources, facilities, accounting, and travel.

San Francisco, Ca, Us

The initial point of contact for the office. Customer service, answered switchboard, administration, scheduling, and miscellaneous tasks as assigned.