Khalid Walid, MBA
About Khalid Walid, MBA
Khalid Walid, MBA, is a Senior Technical Recruiter with over a decade of experience in full-cycle recruiting. He has held various human resources roles in organizations such as DynCorp International and Amazon, and currently works at Akima, specializing in recruitment strategies and stakeholder engagement.
Work at Akima
Khalid Walid currently serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Akima, a subsidiary of NANA, located in Herndon, Virginia. He has been with the company since 2021, building on his previous role as a Technical Recruiter, which he held from 2020. In his position, he specializes in creating and implementing recruitment strategies that align with organizational goals. Khalid excels in building strong relationships with stakeholders to understand their hiring needs and deliver customized recruitment solutions.
Previous Experience in Human Resources
Khalid Walid has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various roles prior to joining Akima. He was a Human Resources Generalist at DynCorp International from 2011 to 2014 in Kabul, Afghanistan, and served as a Human Resources Associate there from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, he worked as a Human Resource Liaison at DAAD German Academic Exchange Service from 2005 to 2009, also in Kabul. His roles have equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the full-cycle recruiting process.
Education and Expertise
Khalid Walid holds a Master's degree in Organizational Leadership from Argosy University, which he completed in 2018. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Finance from Kardan University in 2011. His educational background includes a Certificate in Project Management from Cranfield University in 2008, and various certificates in Computer Hardware Engineering and Web Designing from institutions in 2003. Khalid has over a decade of experience in strategic workforce planning and talent management.
Career Path and Development
Khalid Walid's career spans over a decade in recruitment and human resources. He worked at New Century as a Sourcing Recruiter from 2016 to 2018 in Arlington, Virginia, and at Amazon as a Quality Assurance Specialist from 2014 to 2016 in Tracy, California. His diverse roles have contributed to his expertise in full-cycle recruiting processes, including sourcing, screening, onboarding, and integration.