🚀 Founding Recruiter @ GC AI | ex-Uber, Coinbase, Okera, Anetac | Expert in early stage Startups, Security 🔐, AI, Machine Learning, Distributed Systems & Web3

I am a highly accomplished Technical Full Cycle Recruiter with over six years of experience thriving in both corporate and start-up environments as a founding recruiter. My expertise lies in successfully recruiting niche specialized talent, including Security Engineers, Software Engineers, Artificial Intelligence Engineers, Machine Learning Engineers, Product Managers, Program Managers, Blockchain Engineers, and GTM! My true passion is collaborating with ambitious start-ups and established companies to drive team-building initiatives, optimize recruiting processes, mentor aspiring professionals, and play a pivotal role in organizational growth. I have a proven track record of scaling high-performance engineering teams notably at Coinbase, Microsoft, Uber, Anetac (a Series A start-up), Okera (a Series A start-up), and Visa. With a robust background in security hiring, I excel in various domains, including distributed systems, web3/blockchain security, cloud security, vulnerability management, penetration testing, identity and access management (IAM), threat detection, threat intelligence, incident response, governance, risk management, compliance (GRC), red teaming, bug bounty programs, and privacy. Recruiting & Sourcing | Talent Advisement | Data Analytics | Candidate Experience |Tools & Evaluation | Pipeline Management | Stakeholder Relationship Management | Implementing Niche Sourcing & Recruiting Strategies | Diversity & Inclusion (DE&I) | Training & Development | Performance Management | Talent Mapping "Dreams without goals are just dreams." Please see my LinkedIn recommendations for what others have to say about working with me. Contact me at: crfinch20@gmail.com (408) 499-6038