Kenny Acosta
About Kenny Acosta
Kenny Acosta serves as the Head of Talent at Banyan Infrastructure, where he has worked since 2024. With extensive experience in recruiting for climate tech and SaaS startups, he has held various roles in technical recruiting across multiple companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Work at Banyan Infrastructure
Kenny Acosta serves as the Head of Talent at Banyan Infrastructure, a position he has held since 2024. He has been instrumental in shaping the talent acquisition strategy for the company, focusing on sourcing and placing top talent in the climate tech and SaaS sectors. His role involves collaborating with various teams to identify talent needs and ensure alignment with the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Before joining Banyan Infrastructure, Kenny Acosta held several significant roles in talent acquisition. He worked as a Lead Talent Consultant at Lumen Energy for two months in 2022. He also served as a Senior Manager of Technical Recruiting at Snapdocs for five months in 2022, and as a Lead Technical Recruiter there from 2018 to 2020. His experience includes roles at DNAnexus, One Medical Group, and LendUp, where he focused on technical recruitment.
Educational Background
Kenny Acosta earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Marketing from California State University, Chico, where he studied from 2007 to 2011. He also holds an Associate's Degree in Social & Behavioral Sciences from Butte College, which he completed in 2008. This educational background supports his expertise in recruitment and talent management.
Expertise in Technical Recruitment
Kenny Acosta specializes in sourcing and placing top talent for companies in the climate tech and SaaS industries. He has developed a strong network within the San Francisco Bay Area's tech recruitment scene, which enhances his ability to connect promising candidates with leading companies. His extensive experience in various recruitment roles has equipped him with the skills necessary to identify and attract high-quality talent.
Career Development in Recruitment
Kenny Acosta's career in recruitment began at Method360, where he worked as an Account Executive and later as a Technical Recruiter. Over the years, he has progressed through various roles, including Lead Recruitment Consultant at MitchelLake Group and Technical Recruitment Consultant at Moovweb. His diverse experiences have contributed to his understanding of the recruitment landscape and his ability to offer opportunities to work with passionate teams.