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Serving as an advisor for OpenWater reflects my passion for fostering meaningful relationships and creating opportunities for high-achieving professionals. With over 30 years of experience in technology recruiting and leadership, I connect innovative companies with exceptional talent. My career has been defined by building high-performing technology teams for founder-led startups and enterprises alike, aligning talent with opportunity—from technologists to leaders and executives—and helping candidates and hiring teams reach their full potential. Founding inspHIRE Talent Solutions brought these experiences together, solidifying my role as a trusted advisor who thrives on solving complex talent challenges and delivering impactful outcomes. Relationships, perseverance, curiosity, integrity, and adaptability have always been at the core of my success. I grew up in Miami but have called the Atlanta area home for over 30 years, grounded by my incredible wife and three amazing adult kids. I’m also the proud son of Cuban immigrants, which instilled in me a deep appreciation for education, work ethic, grit, adaptability, and the power of community—values that guide how I approach life and work. And while I take my work seriously, enjoying life with family and friends is non-negotiable—whether it’s boating, traveling, catching a live show, sharing dinner and a nice bottle (or two) of wine, or cheering for my alma mater, The University of Georgia. Go DAWGS!
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Managing Partner/Founder, inspHIRE Talent Solutions
Founder of a national boutique technology recruiting firm, specializing in senior-level tech roles and partnering with diverse clients from startups to large enterprises. Responsible for full-cycle recruiting, business development, and candidate sourcing.
Director/Principal, eHire (now part of Collective Insights)
Led and expanded the Account Executive team, contributing to significant YoY growth and securing multiple new enterprise accounts. Maintained a 100% quota as a player-coach.
Talent Acquisition Manager, CTG
Instrumental in recruiting over 100 tech consultants for the Tampa and Orlando regions, achieving substantial placements and revenue growth in 18 months.
Areas of Expertise
Strategic Talent Acquisition & Recruiting
Skilled in full-cycle recruiting, with a focus on sourcing passive candidates and engaging top-tier tech talent for roles such as CTO, CIO, and Lead Engineers. Experience with both retained and contingent recruitment models.
Business Development & Client Relationship Management
Proven track record of building and sustaining client relationships from early-stage startups to large enterprises. Known for consistently achieving personal and team quotas in competitive, dynamic markets.
Leadership in Tech Talent Services
Extensive experience leading recruiting and account management teams to meet and exceed goals. Adept in using a suite of modern tools (Crelate ATS, LinkedIn, GenAI) to streamline recruitment processes and drive performance.
Key Achievements
Founder of inspHIRE Talent Solutions
Launched and scaled a successful national recruiting practice, fostering a network of tech professionals and securing partnerships with diverse clients across key verticals.
Revenue and Quota Attainment at eHire
Achieved a 31% YoY growth in gross margin and 11% improvement in team quota attainment, along with multiple Partner Club awards and POY recognitions.
Board Leadership and Community Engagement
Past Chair and Board Member of TAG Data Science & AI Society, where I contributed to fostering a community of data professionals through thought leadership and strategic initiatives.
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