Tyler Smith
Woodinville
Summary
Innovative and results-driven HR and talent acquisition leader with extensive experience in AI and technology recruitment, organizational development, and strategic workforce planning. Adept at managing high-performing teams, driving change management initiatives, and leveraging data-driven insights to enhance talent strategies. Proven ability to partner with executives and cross-functional stakeholders to scale operations and achieve long-term business goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TALENT PARTNER DIRECTOR FOR AI ML DATA | AWS GEN AI & INNOVATION CENTER | MICROSOFT CO-PILOT
Actalent / Allegis Group
01.2024 - Current
- Provide strategic HR partnership to AI and ML teams, aligning talent strategies with business objectives
- Design and implement workforce planning initiatives to support organizational growth and scale
- Lead a team of HR professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and performance oversight
- Develop and execute change management strategies to support business transformation
- Utilize data analysis to assess organizational health and drive proactive HR solutions
- Partner with Employee Relations, Compensation, and L&D teams to create a cohesive HR approach
- Facilitate leadership development programs, employee engagement initiatives, and team-building activities
SR RECRUITING LEAD AI ML
Amazon
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Company Overview: AWS
- Led executive-level AI/ML recruitment efforts, influencing business strategy and workforce planning
- Developed and managed sourcing strategies to attract top talent in high-demand fields
- Provided HR consulting to senior leadership, ensuring alignment between talent acquisition and business needs
- Championed diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives to improve representation in tech roles
- Implemented data-driven reporting to track recruitment efficiency and optimize hiring outcomes
- AWS
LEADERSHIP – RECRUITING | HR | CLIENT BUILDING
DBI Technical & Executive Consulting
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Managed full-cycle recruitment for start-up AI/VR initiatives, driving strategic talent acquisition
- Conducted market research to optimize sourcing strategies and ensure candidate quality
- Advised clients on organizational development, workforce planning, and retention strategies
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
University of Washington
Seattle, WAAssociate of Arts - Business Administration & Management
Bellevue College
Bellevue, WASkills
- Strategic HR Business Partnership
- Talent Sourcing & Market Mapping
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Change & Organizational Development
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
- Talent Management & Succession Planning
- Performance Management & Employee Engagement
- Project Management & Execution
- HR Consulting & Coaching
Certification
- SPHR Certification, Harvard Business School, 01/2025
- Certified AI ML Subject Matter Expert
- AWS Data Science Certified
- AWS Security Function & Data Certified, 2022
- AWS Automation and Risk Certified, 2022
Accomplishments
- Recognized as one of 425 Business Magazine’s '30 Under 30' in 2018.
- Led recruitment for AI-driven projects, contributing to large-scale innovation initiatives.
- Successfully managed and grew HR teams to support high-growth organizations in AI and cloud computing.
Timeline
TALENT PARTNER DIRECTOR FOR AI ML DATA | AWS GEN AI & INNOVATION CENTER | MICROSOFT CO-PILOT
Actalent / Allegis Group
01.2024 - Current
SR RECRUITING LEAD AI ML
Amazon
01.2019 - 01.2023
LEADERSHIP – RECRUITING | HR | CLIENT BUILDING
DBI Technical & Executive Consulting
01.2017 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science - Business Economics
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - Business Administration & Management
Bellevue College
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