Liz Kamel - Senior Technical Recruiter
Professional Overview
Liz Kamel is a seasoned Senior Technical Recruiter with a proven track record of success in sourcing and placing top talent within the technology industry. With extensive expertise in the full recruiting lifecycle, she excels at identifying and attracting high-caliber candidates to meet the evolving staffing needs of her clients.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As a Senior Technical Recruiter at Datadog, Liz is responsible for driving the company's talent acquisition efforts, focusing on the recruitment of software engineers, data scientists, and other technical professionals. In this role, she collaborates closely with hiring managers to understand their requirements, develops targeted sourcing strategies, and implements effective screening and interview processes to ensure the selection of the best-fit candidates.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Datadog, Liz served as the Technical Recruiting Manager at Flatiron Health, where she led a team of recruiters and streamlined the organization's talent acquisition practices. She previously held the role of Lead Technical Recruiter at the same company, overseeing the full-cycle recruitment process and successfully scaling the engineering team to support the company's rapid growth.
Liz's career in technical recruitment began at Workbridge Associates, where she first served as a Technical Recruiter and later promoted to the role of Lead Technical Recruiter. Throughout her career, she has consistently demonstrated a talent for building strong relationships with both clients and candidates, as well as a keen ability to adapt to changing market conditions and hiring trends.
Academic Background
Liz holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Mercer County Community College, where she also participated in the NJ SMILE/GEAR UP Mentor program, providing academic support and guidance to underserved students.
Areas of Expertise
- Full-cycle technical recruitment, including sourcing, screening, and placement
- Talent pipeline development and management
- Effective candidate engagement and relationship building
- Hiring process optimization and recruitment strategy implementation
- Collaborative partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams
- Talent acquisition metrics and data-driven decision making
Professional Impact
During her time at Flatiron Health, Liz played a pivotal role in scaling the engineering team from 30 to over 100 employees, contributing to the company's overall growth and success. She has consistently demonstrated her ability to identify and attract top technical talent, resulting in the successful placement of numerous high-impact hires.
Conclusion
With her extensive experience, strategic mindset, and deep understanding of the technology recruitment landscape, Liz Kamel is a valuable asset to any organization seeking to build and maintain a strong, diverse, and highly skilled technical workforce. Her dedication to excellence and her passion for connecting top talent with rewarding career opportunities make her a trusted partner in the pursuit of organizational growth and success.
