Alina Constantin
Senior Technology Recruiter specialised in Software, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Apple
About Me
I’m Alina, thank you for visiting my webpage👋🏻
I bring over a decade of experience in the technology industry, specializing in identifying and recruiting exceptional talent in the fields of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
Having worked for three of the top five technology companies in the United States – Google, Microsoft, and Apple – I possess a deep understanding of the competitive landscape and the skills required for success in these rapidly evolving fields.
Driven by a passion for connecting exceptional engineers with transformative opportunities, I’m committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse recruitment process.
I have successfully made more than 500 hires across Europe and China and amassed 10,000+ hours of experience hiring and coaching people around the world.
Throughout this journey, I have cultivated a deep understanding of the significance of candidate experience, adopted a data-oriented approach to recruitment, conducted thorough talent mapping, and prioritized the establishment of strong relationships founded on mutual respect and trust.
I am bilingual & can negotiate in Romanian and English.
Skills
Experience
- Drove the expansion of Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering teams across Europe, establishing hubs in Zurich, Cambridge, Barcelona, Paris, and Munich.
- Achieved a regional record of 60% diverse hires in FY22/23, demonstrating a commitment to building inclusive and representative teams.
- Represented Apple at prestigious AI, Computer Vision and Speech conferences, including NeurIPS, ICCV, CVPR, and ECCV.
- Consistently delivered exceptional candidate experiences, earning top ratings from candidates, showcasing dedication to building positive relationships throughout the recruitment process.
- Thrived in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, consistently exceeding aggressive hiring targets, averaging over 40 hires annually, highlighting my ability to deliver results under pressure.
- Collaborating effectively with US peers and other stakeholders to facilitate complex internal transfers between Apple’s Cupertino headquarters and European offices, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex organizational structures and achieve shared goals.
- Cultivated and maintained robust talent pipelines through extensive sourcing and market mapping initiatives,ensuring a steady supply of qualified candidates to meet the evolving needs of the company.
- Provided data-driven, comprehensive hiring guidance to hiring managers, empowering them to make informed decisions.
- Instrumental in expanding Engineering teams across Europe and China, establishing offices in Lucerne, London, and Shanghai.
- Possessed a keen focus on recruiting engineers from the Gaming and Education sectors.
- Successfully filled a diverse range of roles, encompassing full-stack, front-end, back-end engineering, and internships.
- Strategically formulated hiring processes between Shanghai and London, fostering seamless collaboration and talent acquisition.
- Played a pivotal role in expanding engineering teams across Europe, establishing hubs in London, Prague,Copenhagen, and Cambridge.
- Spearheaded diversity initiatives, achieving an impressive 55% diversity rate across Europe.
- Organized and executed a series of recruitment fairs and networking events throughout Europe, fostering connections with top talent.
- Effectively sourced technical talent for SWE and SRE roles across Europe, including Zurich, London, and Dublin.
- Actively participated in international hiring events and career fairs, expanding Google’s reach and attracting top candidates.
Education & Certifications
Artificial Intelligence for Everyone by Andrew Ng (Coursera)
Artificial Intelligence: Business Strategies and Applications (Berkeley ExecEd)
AI and Machine Learning for Business (Udemy)
Interests
Reading, Travelling, Hiking, Photography