* Sourcing for Engineers and Technical Program Managers. TPM focus was in platforms and ecosystems including cybersecurity and SaaS. Most are former engineers many with MBAs. Many have government backgrounds in the FBI, CIA, NSA, etc. and have security designations including Top Secret clearances.* Worked with hiring managers on fine tuning what they were looking for. * Went through Google training on recruiting, sourcing, interviewing, DEI, security, privacy, legal issues, working through difficult conversations and situations, negotiating and closing offers.

• Recruiting professionals in both engineering and business positions.• Instituting recruiting and branding strategies• Always sourcing and developing a network of candidates up to C level, VP and Management positions.• Approach and signed companies; write and negotiate contracts.• Create and build relationships via cold prospecting.TECH POSITION EXPERIENCE * C / C++ Engineers* Java / J2EE Engineers* iOS / Android Engineers* Program Managers* (Sr.) Systems Administrators * Hadoop Engineers / Data Scientists / DBAs* Firmware / Embedded Software Engineer* XML / HTML / CSS / HTML5 / AJAX / FLASH* QA / Testing / Global QA Manager* Python Developers* LAMP / Ruby / on Rails* .NET Developers* Technical Program Managers* CRM / Consultants* Development Managers* Artificial Intelligence Engineers* VP / Directors of Engineering * Director of ManufacturingBUSINESS POSITION EXPERIENCE* Marketing VP, Director* Finance VP, Director, Controller* Business Development VP, Director* Product Management, Director* Product Marketing Managers* Technology Sales* Social Media Manager* Operations, Director* Channel Sales* Marketing Communications / PR* CPA / Audit / Tax* Financial Planning & Analysis* Program Managers* Creative Director / Artists* Director of Logistics* Tech Support ManagementINDUSTRIES INCLUDED: Cloud Technologies, Big Data, SaaS, PaaS, etc., Consumer electronics, Social Media / Online, Enterprise software, Games / Mobile gaming, Music and Entertainment, Wireless software, Healthcare I/T, Optical hardware, Semiconductors, Digital media, Data storage, Search engine technology, Telecommunications, AV / TV DevicesCLIENTS INCLUDE: Oracle / PeopleSoft, Logitech, Intuit, eBay / StubHub, IBM / Alphablox, Sling Media, Shutterfly, Quova / Neustar, Snipp Interactive, Monster Cable, Breaktime Studios, Storage Way, Applied Materials, Striva, Catapulse / IBM, eSilicon, Symmorphix Semiconductors* Some omitted due to stealth NDAs

Writing comedies with heart. Film screenplays and books. I just finished my first novel.A few of life’s questions :• Did the dermatologist leave this magazine out so I would catch something and have to come back in a few weeks?• If Febreze gets out odors, then why doesn’t it get out its own odor?• Did the steam from cooking my food give the chef a runny nose?• If Deepak Chopra’s name was Dave Smith, would anyone listen to what he says?• Why don’t the lions just wait till the gazelles fall asleep?

Volunteering - Advising start-up Founders on how to recruit.

The Google job above was full time working via Korn Ferry RPO.

Online community and information website for musicians, bands, listeners and products.• Developed company and website concept, business plan, graphic layout and marketing• Researched with music industry professionals, musicians and others to gauge demand• Spoke with venture capitalists about funding• Interviewed people for Co-Founder, engineering and other positions