Daron Andrade
About Daron Andrade
Daron Andrade serves as the Global Talent Partner at Chainlink Labs, where he actively hires and aligns talent acquisition strategies with the company's mission. With a background in IT recruitment and a strong academic foundation in Economics and Political Science, he has contributed to the development of recruitment processes and the integration of decentralized oracle frameworks across blockchain platforms.
Work at Chainlink Labs
Daron Andrade currently serves as the Global Talent Partner at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is actively involved in hiring efforts and focuses on aligning the company's talent acquisition strategies with its mission to enhance economic fairness and transparency through blockchain technology. Andrade contributes to the development of recruitment processes by integrating insights from academic research and industry trends, ensuring that Chainlink Labs attracts top talent in the blockchain sector.
Previous Experience in IT Recruitment
Before joining Chainlink Labs, Daron Andrade worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter at NTT DATA Americas from 2010 to 2021. His tenure at NTT DATA Americas lasted for 11 years and took place in Rockland, Massachusetts. Prior to that, he was an IT Recruiter at Cue Data Services from 2007 to 2010, where he gained valuable experience in the recruitment field over a span of three years.
Education and Expertise
Daron Andrade studied at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he earned a degree in Economics and Political Science from 1998 to 2002. His educational background provides him with a strong foundation in understanding economic systems and political frameworks, which he applies to his work in talent acquisition and recruitment strategies within the blockchain industry.
Contributions to Blockchain Technology
In his role at Chainlink Labs, Daron Andrade has been instrumental in integrating Chainlink's decentralized oracle framework across multiple blockchain platforms. His efforts contribute to the broader adoption of blockchain technology, enhancing its functionality and accessibility within various applications.