Responsible for identifying, engaging and hiring Machine Learning Engineers and Research Scientists into Spotify's most high profile teams across both the US & Europe - most notably made critical hires into both the generative AI and LLM product areas.Achievements: (Spotify)- 75% of hires directly sourced- 140% to hire target for 2021/2022/2023- Selected to represent Spotify TA at NeurIPS 2022- Presented ML Diversity Sourcing to Spotify’s largest TA Org (approx 100… Show more Responsible for identifying, engaging and hiring Machine Learning Engineers and Research Scientists into Spotify's most high profile teams across both the US & Europe - most notably made critical hires into both the generative AI and LLM product areas.Achievements: (Spotify)- 75% of hires directly sourced- 140% to hire target for 2021/2022/2023- Selected to represent Spotify TA at NeurIPS 2022- Presented ML Diversity Sourcing to Spotify’s largest TA Org (approx 100 people)- Sourced and hired Spotify’s 1st ever external Senior Staff MLE (PZN)Achievements: (Elements Talent Consultancy)-Accepted onto ELDP (Elements Leadership Programme) June 2022-Data Champion: responsible for data quality and reporting on Spotify PZN project-Mentor: responsible for onboarding and development of new employees-Co-Lead Data Guild: curate and deliver training internally on hiring data talent.-Delivered “Colab Hubs” globally for our remote workforce enhancing our EVP. Show less

I either augmented my clients existing teams by supplying talent with a track record in industry or, together, we built from the ground up targeting leading Academic Institutes for the best grass roots Data Science, Machine Learning and AI talent.Whilst recruiting was a large part of my role, I was also responsible for coaching and mentoring others within my small team in new business development, marketing, account management, negotiation, market mapping and talent… Show more I either augmented my clients existing teams by supplying talent with a track record in industry or, together, we built from the ground up targeting leading Academic Institutes for the best grass roots Data Science, Machine Learning and AI talent.Whilst recruiting was a large part of my role, I was also responsible for coaching and mentoring others within my small team in new business development, marketing, account management, negotiation, market mapping and talent pooling.Ultimately I was responsible for helping them develop their knowledge, skills and network, setting them up for a successful career in recruitment with MBN.Achievements 2019 High Achiever's club - Trip to Barcelona2018 Voted (Joint) Consultant of the Year 2018 High Achiever's club - Trip to Tignes2017 High Achiever's club - Trip to New York Show less

Typical positions recruited:Data Scientist | Machine Learning Engineer | Machine Learning Researcher | NLP Scientist | NLP Engineer | NLP Data Engineer | NLP Researcher | Computer Vision Scientist | Computer Vision Engineer | Computer Vision Researcher | Deep Learning Engineer | Deep Learning Researcher | Research Scientist | Quantitative Analyst | Data Science Manager | Head of Analytics | Head of Data Science | Head of Machine Learning | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Chief Data Scientist |… Show more Typical positions recruited:Data Scientist | Machine Learning Engineer | Machine Learning Researcher | NLP Scientist | NLP Engineer | NLP Data Engineer | NLP Researcher | Computer Vision Scientist | Computer Vision Engineer | Computer Vision Researcher | Deep Learning Engineer | Deep Learning Researcher | Research Scientist | Quantitative Analyst | Data Science Manager | Head of Analytics | Head of Data Science | Head of Machine Learning | Chief Data Officer | CDO | Chief Data Scientist | Director of Data Science | VP of Data Science Show less

Achievements:- 130% of 6-month target achieved within 3 months which resulted in attaining permanent contract.- By sourcing and developing a new business relationship I secured the highest ever fee in the business support sector through candidate placement.