Na'Imah Tucker
Atlanta,GA
Summary
Strategic Senior Technical Talent Partner specializing in Software Engineering, Generative AI, Data Science, Machine Learning, Cloud, DevOps, and Technical Program Management recruitment. Known for reducing time-to-fill through AI-powered sourcing, market intelligence, and streamlined hiring processes. Trusted advisor to engineering and product leaders, influencing hiring decisions with data-driven insights. Passionate about delivering exceptional candidate experiences and building diverse, high-performing technical teams.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Technical Talent Partner - Contractor
Sage
10.2025 - Current
- Talent strategist supporting Software Engineering, GenAI, ML, Data, and Product functions.
- Reduced time-to-fill through strategic intake, calibration sessions, and data-backed hiring criteria.
- Delivered a high-touch candidate experience with structured communication and seamless interview flow.
- Used AI tools (Copilot, LinkedIn Hiring Assistant), Boolean, and x-ray sourcing for top technical talent.
- Created inclusive job postings improving engagement among engineering and AI/ML candidates.
- Delivered weekly reports and insights strengthening executive confidence.
Sr. Technical Recruiter – Contract
Cox Enterprises
02.2025 - 05.2025
- Supported hiring across Cox Automotive, Cox Communications, and Cox Enterprises.
- Recruited Software Engineers, Data Engineers, AI/ML Scientists, and TPM/RTE roles.
- Improved candidate quality by 12% with refined technical screening.
- Leveraged Copilot and Paradox to streamline coordination and enhance candidate experience.
Sr. Talent Advisor - Contract
Walmart Global Tech
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Reduced time-to-fill by 15% through targeted sourcing strategies for Software Engineering, Data Science, Generative AI, Robotics, and Technical Program Management roles.
- Increased candidate quality by 20% by deploying a more rigorous, competency-aligned technical screening framework.
- Partnered closely with senior leadership and HRBPs to refine recruiting strategies, ensuring alignment with evolving business and technical hiring objectives.
- Built innovative sourcing channels to attract passive technical talent, leveraging social media, niche engineering communities, and industry events.
- Collaborated with hiring managers to define precise role requirements and deliver an efficient, well-calibrated recruitment process.
- Conducted comprehensive interviews assessing technical depth, problem-solving capability, and cultural alignment to strengthen hiring decisions.
- Managed the full recruitment lifecycle—outreach through offer acceptance—while delivering a high-touch, consistent candidate experience.
- Developed and maintained long-term pipelines aligned to emerging trends in AI/ML, cloud, data, and automation talent markets.
- Facilitated structured, equitable debriefs and provided data-driven insights that informed confident, criteria-aligned hiring decisions.
Account Manager Recruiter – Stretch Assignment
Microsoft
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Managed workforce planning for university hiring programs, analyzing headcount and pipeline data to improve forecasting accuracy and recruitment efficiency.
- Organized six high-impact hiring events, increasing university hire engagement and applicant conversion by 30%.
- Delivered analytical insights to senior stakeholders, informing strategic decision-making and optimizing end-to-end hiring processes.
Sr. Technical Recruiter for Azure Cloud +AI – Pod Lead
Microsoft
06.2021 - 07.2023
- Recruited top engineering talent across Azure Data/Cloud + AI, supporting high-growth technical teams across multiple disciplines.
- Expanded diverse candidate pipelines by 25% for Software Engineering and Data Science roles through targeted, specialized sourcing strategies aligned to Azure’s talent needs.
- Reduced average time-to-hire by 18% by leveraging LinkedIn Insights and Talent Neuron to provide actionable market intelligence and competitive analysis.
- Elevated candidate experience and achieved a 90% offer acceptance rate through personalized engagement and strong negotiation strategies.
- Led weekly updates with hiring managers and delivered monthly executive-level reporting to the VP of Azure Data, surfacing progress, risks, and strategic roadblocks.
- Achieved 100% DEI compliance by partnering with senior leadership to embed equitable and consistent hiring practices across all technical searches.
ERG TA Committee Co-Lead
Blacks at Microsoft
- Led three high-impact talent attraction events that expanded Microsoft’s brand presence across the Atlanta region and drove a 15% increase in local applicant volume.
- Coordinated STEAM Day programming reaching 200+ high school students, inspiring early interest in technology careers and strengthening community engagement.
Sr. Corporate/Technical Recruiter
Comcast
05.2011 - 06.2021
- Filled 500+ technical and corporate roles across IT Infrastructure, Data Analysis, FinTech, and Engineering, supporting large-scale talent needs in a high-volume environment.
- Reduced time-to-fill by 20% through streamlined processes, proactive communication, and enhanced candidate engagement strategies.
- Designed and launched rotational development programs that increased retention and strengthened internal career mobility pipelines.
- Partnered with hiring leaders to define evaluation criteria, develop structured feedback metrics, and facilitate consistent, unbiased debrief sessions.
- Improved recruitment efficiency by implementing virtual interviewing tools, including Modern Hire and Microsoft Teams, standardizing processes across multiple business units.
- Peer-coached and onboarded 10+ new recruiters, increasing team productivity and operational speed by 15%.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Shorter University
Skills
- Candidate assessment
- Data-driven decision making
- Passive candidate engagement
- Applicant tracking systems
- Job market expertise
- Expert sourcing techniques
- Proficient in AI recruitment tools
- Offer negotiation
Certification
AI for Closing and Onboarding Talent
Timeline
Sr. Technical Talent Partner - Contractor
Sage
10.2025 - Current
Sr. Technical Recruiter – Contract
Cox Enterprises
02.2025 - 05.2025
Sr. Talent Advisor - Contract
Walmart Global Tech
12.2023 - 02.2025
Account Manager Recruiter – Stretch Assignment
Microsoft
10.2022 - 07.2023
Sr. Technical Recruiter for Azure Cloud +AI – Pod Lead
Microsoft
06.2021 - 07.2023
Sr. Corporate/Technical Recruiter
Comcast
05.2011 - 06.2021
ERG TA Committee Co-Lead
Blacks at Microsoft
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
Shorter University