Michael Etukudoh

Background

About Michael Etukudoh

I am a Talent Acquisition professional with experience in full-cycle recruiting across various industries, specializing in hard-to-fill roles like Software Engineering, Data Science, Product Management, and Design and also GTM roles. I excel in matching talent to roles while ensuring an exceptional candidate experience and building relationships that maintain a consistent talent pipeline. Skills: • Sourcing & Screening • Boolean Search • IT & Executive Recruiting • Social Media Recruiting • Employer Branding • Data-Driven Recruiting • Full-Cycle Recruitment • Stakeholder Management • ATS Management • Communication & Collaboration • Database Management • Coaching & Mentorship Industry Experience: Focused on the tech start-up space, with experience in Gaming, Advertising Technology (AdTech), Marketing Technology (MarTech), and Financial Services (FinTech). Led a recruitment team that transformed a company's strategy by hiring Machine Learning experts and Data Scientists, advancing the company from pre-seed to Series A funding. Technical Proficiency: Proficient with platforms like LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, GitHub, Stackoverflow, JazzHR, Gem, Notion, Lever, BambooHR, HiBob, Indeed, and Workday, SAP. Key Achievements: • Facilitated top-tier talent hiring, driving over 100% growth in product teams and enhancing competitiveness. • Recruited critical talent, directly supporting a successful $5 million Series A funding round. • Achieved a 95% offer acceptance rate by aligning candidate goals with company missions, improving retention and satisfaction. • Streamlined recruitment processes to source candidates directly, cutting software engineer hiring costs by 60%. • Led branding initiatives that increased referral hires by 25%, positioning the company as a top talent choice. • Implemented diversity hiring practices and contributed to a more inclusive and innovative workplace. Mentorship & Community: • I developed a passion for mentoring young professionals in tech, guiding them to grow in the industry. • Proudly featured in the Netflix Global workplace series; Becoming Abi. Let us Connect: I am open to expanding my network. Connect with me on LinkedIn or reach out at etukmike@gmail.com.