I've been fortunate to join Descope's cofounders Slavik and Rishi (who I worked for at Demisto) as their Head of HR & Recruitment.Descope (CIAM and Passwordless Security), raised $53M in SEED funding led by Lightspeed and GGV Capital, with participation from several other investors and notable individual investors such as George Kurtz (CEO, CrowdStrike), Bipul Sinha (CEO, Rubrik), John Thompson (Board Director, Microsoft), and Assaf Rappaport (CEO, Wiz).

If you only have one life to live, why spend it in a job you don't love?At Yolo Networks, we love what we do and so should you! We strive to match the best candidates with the best companies, by actively sourcing and hiring top talent.We are a high-touch recruiting firm focused on the high-tech industry (We mainly focus with the best Security Start ups). We provide personalized, full-cycle recruiting services with trust and integrity.Please contact us today to talk about how we can help you and your business grow!You Only Live Once! YOLO!Clients include:Recruiting & HR:o Descope - Customer Identity Access Management (Demisto co founders) start upo Demisto - Automates and streamlines security operations and incident management processes start upo Baffle - Database Encryption and Security start upo Aisera - CRM AI/ML/NLP start upo Asimily - Security for Healthcare devices start upo Caspida - Real-time cyber-security and threat detection start up (acquired by Splunk)o Bromium - Endpoint protection and Endpoint security start upo Agari - Secures email & cyber attacks start upo Dtex Systems -Security and human analytics start upo Elastica - Data Science Powered SaaS app/cloud service security start up (acquired by Blue Coat)o Illumio - Security, Networking, Virtualization and Distributed Systems start upo Skyhigh Networks – Cloud Access Security start upo Anomali/ThreatStream – Cyber threat intelligence start upo Egnyte – Enterprise File Sharing start upo Voltage Security – Data Encryption start up (acquired by HP)o Vormetric – Data Encryption start upo Loggly – Log Management start upo MobileSpan – BYOD Security start upo Infoblox - Automated Network Control start upo AlienVault – Unified Security Management platform start upo Adara Networks – SDN start upo Barracuda Networks – Security start up o WatchDox – BYOD Security Software start upo Okta – Cloud Security start up o Proofpoint – Security start up

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Revelstoke Security was acquired by Arctic Wolf in 11/23!Joined this next gen SOAR security startup, due to leadership of Bob Kruse and Josh McCarthy, who I worked with at Demisto!Revelstoke, is a radically simple SOAR. We’ve been hard at work and now we’re ready to rock the SOC. This is seriously game-changing security automation, and I can’t wait for you to see it. Go to https://www.revelstoke.io or text/call my cell - 408-621-1236 for more info! "This is Rare Air"I'm leading the HR team, including recruiting and assimilating all Revelstoke employees! We plan to grow from 40 employees to over 100 in 2022! "Jump on this train before it leaves the station!"

Unfortunately, I had to take a medical leave to focus on myself and healing post surgery.

Cybersecurity Startup that went public in June 2021. :>)As the Senior Director of Talent Acquisition, I'm a trusted advisor and partner within the People Team. Our Talent team is focused on building programs and processes that will consistently scale SentinelOne, while managing a high performing global Recruiting team. • Oversee development and execution of recruiting policies and processes• Leading initiatives regarding workforce planning, succession planning, and key talent development• Delivering meaningful analytics to inform business decisions• Maintaining up to date knowledge on local and international legislation that may affect programs and policies• Implement cutting edge sourcing tools for a variety of roles, including administrative, sales, technical, and executive• Leveraging my strong negotiation and closing skills• Continuing to build strong relationships with hiring managers and team members• Jobvite and LinkedIn expert• Exceptional coaching skills and the confidence to influence key decision makers• A result-oriented individual with a global, collaborative and solutions driven mindset• Experience effectively communicating in a matrixed, global business environment• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to organize and analyze data and recommend data-driven solutions• Leverage my ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, due to my 15+ years in enterprise security startups.

Cybersecurity Startup As the first leader of Tigera’s talent acquisition and employee success team, I partnered closely with Tigera's leadership team, to define and execute upon our recruiting and employee success programs strategies from the ground up.Our talent team identified, attracted, hired, trained and developed the right top talent critical for the growth of Tigera. My role is an instrumental role in shaping Tigera's employment brand, developing a distinctive and exceptional experience that attracts, retains and develops the best talent.

Palo Alto Networks acquired Demisto (SOAR Startup) for ~$600 millionLeading all global recruiting initiatives for the Demisto team, as we are now part of Palo Alto Networks and Cortex platform.Demisto™ is a cutting edge technology start-up, specializing in Incident Response Orchestration, Automation, and Machine Learning. We are the leaders in the SOAR market (Security Orchestration, Automation and Response). At Demisto we love to work hard and play hard. If you are highly motivated, competitive, and do not shy away from tough challenges, come join our mission and become part of some of the best minds in the Silicon Valley to shape the future of security operations.

Cybersecurity Startup (acquired by Palo Alto Networks) :>)I joined Demisto (after a year of consulting for them) as their HR Leader. Demisto was one of the best experiences I could have imagined! Working with Slavik, Bob and Rishi and everyone else was just awesome! (Rare Air - BK) :>)I handled all HR matters and personally recruited and assimilated the majority of employees! We were able to grew the company from 30 employees to over 180 before being acquired by Palo Alto Networks.When I was at ArcSight, I thought that experience was the best I'd have in my career. Well, both Demisto and ArcSight rocked....enough said!

Optiv (Created from the merger of Accuvant and FishNet Security) is a market-leading provider of end-to-end cyber security solutions. • Identify and strategically implement cutting-edge approaches, processes and technologies to best identify and attract cyber-security talent.• Develop and execute a global talent acquisition strategy to include creating comprehensive, high-volume and high-quality sourcing and recruiting processes, establishing best practices, processes and policies, and the overseeing projects designed to maximize return on staffing investment.• Establish relationships and provide thought leadership to senior executives, HR, and our business leaders to drive thinking around talent needs.o Develop strategies to meet these needs, drive accountability in recruiting and selection and ensure long-term workforce planning vs. focusing only on short-term needs. • Develop, manage, and inspire a high performing team of recruiting professionals with the ability to hire cyber-security technical talent on a global basis.• Work with leadership team across businesses to ensure a high quality talent bar.• Develop and incorporate Talent Acquisition tracking tools, staffing metrics, and resources to report, measure, and share key metrics of the talent acquisition function to executives and hiring managers.• Design and implement recruitment messages to build and enhance a strong global employer brand through social media and other platforms. Partner with marketing team to extend employer branding in internal and external communications.• Stay abreast of new trends in the industry and marketplace and maintain up-to-date knowledge of recruiting issues and trends, related analytics, and labor laws that have short and long-term implications on the profitability of the business and its recruiting efforts.• Implement, monitor, and maintain staffing compliance standards at country, federal, state, and local level.• Have FUN!

• Responsible for EMC’s Recruitment for the West Coast • Oversee recruiting for Greenplum (acquired by EMC June 2010) • Oversee recruiting for EMC’s IIG business Unit (Documentum, X-Hive, Captiva, Document Science, Kazeon)• Hired to bring ONE recruiting model to the West Coast, from a East Coast based company

ArcSight (ArcSight, a Cybersecurity startup, went public in 2009 and then was acquired by HP in March 2011 for 1.8 billion) :>)• Responsible for all facets of ArcSight’s global recruitment & operational recruitment programs• Evaluated and restructured ArcSight’s recruiting team, which dramatically improved hiring efficiency and reputation, that we can and did deliver• Drove high growth recruiting model while ArcSight was preparing for an IPO and going public (went public in 2008)• Conducted all executive searches for CEO• Hands-on Recruiting Leader, who practices what he preaches with a team of 5 recruiters and a sourcer. Scaled team when appropriate• Built strong relationships with the executive team and was recognized as the go to person for recruiting• Provided the executive team with competitive intelligence, which was learned as we aggressively recruited from the competition• Employee of the Quarter – Q2 2009

Spent quality time with my twins and wife! It was awesome!

• Successfully took under performing recruiting department and rebuilt it, ensuring key partnerships, visibility, execution and customer service goals were satisfied • Responsible for all facets of VeriSign’s global recruitment & operational recruitment programs• Recruited and built a strong team utilizing a cross-functional recruiting strategy in order to effectively influence VeriSign’s growth and success, while minimizing voluntary turnover• Successfully built strong relationships quickly with key operational and strategic partners• Driven to ensure that the company values are integrated into what we do every day and hold those accountable who don’t display those values• Led by example and leverage performance manage tools with quarterly goals for all levels• Reward and recognize top performers with stretch goals, while managing out those who don’t perform and/or compromise the team’s values• Responsible for the direction and creation of our employment branding campaign “Make Your Mark”• Hands on management of Executive Search & Research function, partnering directly with VeriSign’s Executive leadership team • Managed a proactive “direct sourcing” recruiting team of 30+, consisting of a senior recruiting managers, lead recruiters, senior recruiters and a name generation researchers• Possess strong management and leadership skills. Built a collaborative team that retains a strong reputation and is focused on providing proactive / consultative recruiting support• Spearheaded Internal Mobility program for employees impacted by VeriSign’s corporate restructuring• Initiated the automation and streamlining of numerous recruiting processes leveraging existing and new technology• Drove talent assessments and leveling throughout acquisitions• Full responsibility for creation, forecasting and operations of a $3.9 million annual budget

•Responsible for global talent acquisition & operations•Directly managed the North American Talent Operations team•Managed Adobe's college recruiting programs (MBA, New Grad, and internships)•Built a collaborative team that retains a strong reputation and is focused on providing proactive / consultative recruiting support•Provided foundational programs and leadership to India, EMEA and APAC global talent partners•Built and drove executive recruiting•Member of Adobe's acquisition teamManaged an overall budget of 1.7 millionRestructured team in 2000 to better align with Adobe's high growth model.In 2000, managed a team of 14 recruiters to fill over 1,000 requisitions in North America. Since then, the team consistently fills 450-500 requisitions annually, within 60 days to fill and with <4K cost per hireProject Manager for the 2003 Fortune '100 Best Companies to Work for' project. Significantly exceeded company goals by moving the company ranking from #36 to #5Assisted in the creation and rollout of "Interviewing for Top Talent" for managers and employees2002 "Founders Award" nomineeManaged Adobe's 'candidate experience' consisting of employment branding and collateral, Adobe.com/jobs website, interview process, background check, and offer approval and deliveryPartnered with corporate marketing to build and deliver new employment branding collateral (Simply better)Managed global temporary workforceResponsible for Adobe's global internet sourcing strategiesManaged global technology systemsTransitioned from Webhire in 2002 to a global solution using Hire.comContinual Focus and passion for streamlining and automating processesManaged Adobe's employee referral programProvided monthly and quarterly metrics for executive teamManaged Adobe's presence at industry specific job fairs and trade showsManaged all employment advertising (web, print, broadcast, radio, environment)Launched Adobe's first internal opportunities website to drive internal growth

Responsible for providing continuous sourcing and recruitment for the Worldwide Sales teamDesigned and implemented a closed-loop staffing process to end agency dependencyInterviewed all potential candidates and personally verify past employment / educationActed as a positive advocate representing and selling the companySpearheaded the company's first of many career fairs throughout North AmericaDecreased recruiting fees by 50% in 1996 and 35% in 1997Created internal / external job posting process via our intranet / internet pages40% of New Hires were President Club recipientsProvided consistent employee relations support for the North American Sales teamProvided sound judgment and solutions for Regional ManagementDesigned and implemented 'Position Competencies' for North American SalesConducted and tracked exit interviews for North American SalesManaged the Executive receptionist, stock administrator and the front office staffReduced sales turnover by 25% in 1996 by hiring top talent

•Partnered with Human Resources Director to actively recruit and support existing employees•Provided employee relations support, management development training•Conducted exit interviews and verified past employment for all applicants•Administered OSHA compliance, Worker's Comp. and all unemployment claims•Facilitated monthly orientation class for all new hires•Administered all benefits enrollment, communication and education including: 401K retirement plan, health insurance, leaves of absence, sick and vacation requests•Wrote and produced monthly employee newsletter (HR NEWSFLASH)•Managed all communication boards, recognition awards, and employee events•Chairperson of the Safety Committee and actively volunteered in within the community•Mentored the Human Resources Assistant•Active member of the Quality Team ('93 and '94), elected chairperson '95•Employee of the month for July '94•Employee of the year 1994