Kevin Cummings
Santa Clara,US
Summary
Talent acquisition professional with deep understanding of recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and workforce planning, with substantial experience in recruiting top talent across diverse industries. Proven ability to drive hiring processes efficiently and foster team collaboration to achieve strategic goals. Seeking to leverage stakeholder collaboration and scalable recruiting practices to support business growth and a consistent candidate experience. Known for adaptability and reliability, with strong skills in candidate assessment, relationship management deep understanding of recruitment strategies, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
SR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER/MANAGER
Self
07.2019 - Current
- CONSULTANT Santa Clara, CA Achieved rapid and high-quality placements for SoC/ASIC/FPGA and Verification Engineers, reducing time to fill by 20% Contributed significantly to growth of Medical Device Wearables Start-Up by building high-performing team, securing key positions including Head of Product and Product Marketing professionals. Successfully executed executive recruiting strategies, placing senior Cloud and Database developers to directly impact clients' strategic objectives and strengthen their leadership teams.
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
ZEDEDA INC
02.2022 - 06.2023
- Led global hiring initiatives for engineering software teams, achieving significant team expansion across Germany, Pune, and Bangalore. Spearheaded recruitment efforts for crucial positions, including VP of Engineering Software (Germany) and Sr Software Engineers, ensuring timely and impactful talent acquisition. Successfully attracted top-tier professionals with expertise in cloud-based orchestration, contributing to improved project delivery times and heightened product security.
- Analyzed recruiting metrics to share reports and recommendations with stakeholders.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
- Improved candidate experience throughout recruitment process, ensuring clear communication and timely feedback at every stage.
- Developed strong relationships with hiring managers to better understand their needs, resulting in improved candidate selection.
Talent Acquisition Manager
TIGERGRAPH INC
10.2020 - 02.2022
- TigerGraph is a platform for advanced analytics and machine learning on connected data. Based on the industry's first and only distributed native graph database, TigerGraph's proven technology supports advanced analytics and machine learning applications such as fraud detection, anti-money laundering (AML) , entity resolution, customer 360, recommendations, knowledge graph, cybersecurity, supply chain, IoT, and network analysis
- Lead team of five Talent Acquisition Partners and 2 Scourers Supporting the Engineering group consisting of the Language, Infrastructure, Cloud, ML, Product, Tech Support, QE, Solution Architects, enhancing overall team performance and efficiency. Successfully recruited top-tier talent in advanced analytics and machine learning, positively impacting project timelines and delivery Optimized talent acquisition processes, resulting in improved operational efficiency and substantial cost savings.
- Facilitated successful candidate experiences throughout all stages of the recruitment journey by maintaining open lines of communication and providing timely feedback.
- Streamlined hiring process, significantly reducing time-to-hire, by introducing efficient applicant tracking systems and automating routine tasks.
- Collaborated with department heads to forecast future hiring needs based on business growth projections, ensuring readiness to scale.
- Oversaw internship program, creating valuable talent pool for future hiring needs.
- Conducted compensation conversations with human resources and hiring managers to foster internal and external equity.
SR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
HYVE SOLUTION
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Successfully streamlined recruitment processes, enhancing efficiency and reducing time to fill for critical positions including Hardware Engineer, Test Engineer, Process Engineer, NPI Manufacturing Manager, and Customs Analyst Developed targeted job descriptions in collaboration with hiring managers, resulting in higher quality of applicants and improved alignment with organizational goals Achieved seamless coordination of candidate evaluations and interview schedules, leading to timely closure of hiring loops and securing top-tier talent for key engineering and manufacturing roles.
- Partnered with internal stakeholders such as HR business partners, compensation specialists, and legal teams to address complex recruitment challenges effectively.
- Negotiated offers with candidates, balancing organizational needs with individual requirements to secure top talent for key roles.
Senior Technical Recruiter
SmartThings
11.2018 - 06.2019
- ETE Technical recruiting support for SmartThings IoT business platform. Supported multiply groups : AWS Cloud, Android and iOS, Security, Technical Program Managers, SDET, BI and G&A. Hiring Senior Principal level AWS Cloud Software developers, Android and iOS, Security Architect's, BI, Technical Program Managers and Software development in test.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Collaborated with managers to identify and address employee relations issues.
SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Tarana Wireless
04.2018 - 11.2018
- Achieved rapid hiring success for Principal and Staff engineers in ASIC, FPGA, SOC, Embedded, and DSP, significantly reducing time to fill and enhancing team capabilities Delivered efficient hiring outcomes for Software Architects and C Developers, utilizing data-driven approaches to secure top-tier talent aligned with project objectives Spearheaded successful recruitment for Wireless Design, Networking, and IT roles, implementing innovative sourcing strategies that resulted in acquisition of highly specialized and impactful talent.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop targeted recruitment marketing campaigns for niche roles.
- Managed full-cycle recruiting processes, ensuring timely placement of top-tier candidates.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Renesas Electronics America Inc
12.2016 - 04.2018
- ETE recruiting and support for the Hardware/Software development team in Renesas's IoT Platform Business Division as well as the Autonomous Hardware; SoC, ASIC, Systems Design and Firmware engineers Security Architect; Senior Strategic Business Marketing; RTOS/Kernel and the Software Tools Development team Sourcing & recruiting for the following positions within the Autonomous Vehicle team : Principal Embedded Engineer, Computer Vision Engineer, Senior designer for Sensors.
- Created comprehensive candidate profiles that highlighted key skills, experiences, and fit with corporate values, allowing hiring managers to make informed decisions quickly.
- Partnered with local educational institutions to create internship programs that fostered long-term talent development pipelines.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages on behalf of clients, securing top talent while maintaining budgetary constraints.
SENIOR RECRUITER
PG&E
06.2016 - 12.2016
- Elevated interview processes, resulting in more effective evaluations for key roles like Senior Data Scientist and Principal Gas System Planning Engineer Successfully negotiated employment offers, resolving internal equity issues and optimizing salary structures for diverse positions, fostering fair compensation practices across Union and Non-Union employees. Strategically advised on talent acquisition, contributing to successful recruitment of high-impact roles like Principal Gas Engineer and Senior Gas Quality Management Specialist, ensuring alignment with overarching business goals.
- Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management systems.
- Fostered positive candidate experiences through transparent communication throughout the recruiting process.
- Streamlined recruitment processes for increased efficiency and improved candidate experience.
SENIOR STAFFING PARTNER
BROADCOM CORPORATION
06.2015 - 12.2015
- Orchestrated successful recruitment drives, filling crucial roles in switch, modem, operations, and diverse technical areas like Software Systems Engineering, Product Applications, Process Development, Device Engineering, UI & UX, QA, and Testing. Enhanced hiring efficiency, consistently delivering on targets and securing top talent to fuel growth and success of ETE's innovative teams.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Spearheaded negotiations with key partners, significantly enhancing collaboration and achieving mutual business goals.
SENIOR CORPORATE RECRUITER
INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY
03.2013 - 01.2015
- Provided Talent Acquisition support for analog, digital, mixed-signal, and power management group. Driving rapid innovation and enhancing market competitiveness. Strengthened market position through strategic recruitment in channel sales and marketing, leading to increased revenue and seamless integration with UI /UX standards in mobile applications.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with hiring managers to understand their unique needs and requirements for open positions.
- Collaborated with HR Business Partners to address workforce planning needs and develop strategic recruitment initiatives in response.
- Reduced agency reliance by proactively building internal talent pipelines for hard-to-fill roles through targeted headhunting efforts and networking events attendance.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages, securing top talent for the organization while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Avago Technologies
08.2011 - 02.2013
- Provide ETE Technical Recruiting for Avago's Global Operations, Asic Design Division, Fiber Optics, IC, and Wireless Semiconductor Divisions. Consisting of Hardware, Asic, Firmware, Embedded, Software design engineers. Wireless, Sales, Marketing, Fiber-optics and G&A. Implemented internet-based hiring tools that decreased time to fill positions and the associated Costs.
- Established a robust employee referral program, increasing internal referrals as a key source of quality hires within the organization.
- Managed high-volume requisition load, consistently meeting or exceeding established performance metrics and goals.
- Streamlined the hiring process, reducing time-to-fill for critical roles through proactive talent pipeline development.
- Provided exceptional candidate experience throughout the entire recruitment process, fostering positive relationships with prospective employees and enhancing the company''s reputation as an employer of choice.
- Negotiated competitive compensation packages, securing top talent for the organization while maintaining budgetary constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Colorado
Skills
- Strategic sourcing
- Recruitment marketing
- Applicant tracking systems
- Organizational development
- Employee referral programs
- Workforce planning
- Stakeholder management
- Compensation negotiation
- Compensation analysis
- Global recruitment
Timeline
TALENT ACQUISITION MANAGER
ZEDEDA INC
02.2022 - 06.2023
Talent Acquisition Manager
TIGERGRAPH INC
10.2020 - 02.2022
SR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER
HYVE SOLUTION
02.2020 - 10.2020
SR TALENT ACQUISITION PARTNER/MANAGER
Self
07.2019 - Current
Senior Technical Recruiter
SmartThings
11.2018 - 06.2019
SENIOR TECHNICAL RECRUITER
Tarana Wireless
04.2018 - 11.2018
Senior Technical Recruiter
Renesas Electronics America Inc
12.2016 - 04.2018
SENIOR RECRUITER
PG&E
06.2016 - 12.2016
SENIOR STAFFING PARTNER
BROADCOM CORPORATION
06.2015 - 12.2015
SENIOR CORPORATE RECRUITER
INTEGRATED DEVICE TECHNOLOGY
03.2013 - 01.2015
Senior Corporate Recruiter
Avago Technologies
08.2011 - 02.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
University of Colorado