Dane Perera
About Dane Perera
Dane Perera is a Senior Recruiter at Arcellx, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in recruitment and talent acquisition, having held various roles at companies such as Meta, Amazon Web Services, and Gartner.
Work at Arcellx
Dane Perera currently serves as a Senior Recruiter at Arcellx, a position he has held since 2023. Based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, he is responsible for identifying and attracting top talent to support the company's growth and operational needs. His role involves collaborating with hiring managers to understand their requirements and implementing effective recruitment strategies.
Previous Recruitment Experience
Before joining Arcellx, Dane Perera accumulated extensive experience in recruitment across various organizations. He worked as a Senior Technical Sourcer at Meta from 2021 to 2023, and prior to that, he was a Technical Recruiter at Amazon Web Services from 2019 to 2021. His earlier roles include positions at Gartner, Frontpoint, and Onward Search, where he developed skills in sourcing and managing talent acquisition processes.
Education and Expertise
Dane Perera holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Human Resources from McGill University, which he completed from 2010 to 2012. He also earned an undergraduate degree in Psychology from Concordia University, studying from 2005 to 2010. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and effective recruitment practices.
Career Progression
Dane Perera's career in recruitment began at Robert Half International as a Staffing Manager from 2012 to 2013. He then transitioned to Onward Search, where he worked as a Recruiter and later as a Business Development Manager. His tenure at Frontpoint included various roles, culminating in his position as Talent Acquisition Lead. This progression highlights his adaptability and growth within the recruitment field.