Patrick Soto
About Patrick Soto
Patrick Soto is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Anaconda, Inc., specializing in recruitment for various engineering roles. He has a background in psychology and extensive experience in talent acquisition across multiple companies.
Work at Anaconda
Patrick Soto serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Anaconda, Inc., where he has been employed since 2021. His role involves supporting recruitment efforts for various technical positions, including Front and Back End Engineering, Infrastructure, DevOps, Data Science, and Engineering Leadership roles. He has played a key role in developing interview guides to standardize the interview process across different departments. Soto has also managed the delivery and implementation of Anaconda's talent acquisition program for technical roles in the US and Germany. His contributions have led to exceeding hiring goals for the technical recruiting team in the first two quarters of 2022.
Previous Experience
Before joining Anaconda, Patrick Soto worked at several organizations in recruitment roles. He was a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Docebo from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he served as a Technical Recruiter at TechniPower, Inc. from 2015 to 2017 in Roswell, GA. Soto also worked at Ventiv Technology as part of the Recruiting & HR team from 2017 to 2020 in Atlanta, Georgia. His diverse experience in recruitment has equipped him with the skills necessary to excel in his current position.
Education and Expertise
Patrick Soto earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Psychology from The University of Georgia. His educational background provides a foundation for understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in recruitment and talent acquisition. Soto's expertise lies in technical recruiting, where he has developed effective sourcing strategies and implemented metrics to track productivity, particularly in a remote work environment.
Achievements in Recruitment
During his tenure at Anaconda, Patrick Soto has achieved significant milestones in recruitment. He successfully reduced the average cost per hire by minimizing reliance on third-party recruiting organizations and developing cost-effective sourcing strategies. Additionally, he has led Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives, establishing metrics to measure progress towards these goals. Soto also mentors junior team members on best practices in recruiting, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the recruitment team.
Leadership and Collaboration
In his role at Anaconda, Patrick Soto collaborates closely with the Total Rewards team on compensation and career planning. He has implemented activity metrics to enhance productivity in a remote work setting. His leadership extends to mentoring junior recruiters, ensuring they are well-versed in Anaconda's processes and best practices. Soto's focus on establishing meaningful metrics for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion reflects his commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace.