Rowena Barbosa
About Rowena Barbosa
Rowena Barbosa serves as the Senior Director and Head of HR Business Partners at Dialpad, a position she has held since 2023. She has extensive experience in human resources, having worked in various leadership roles at companies such as Symantec, Talend, eBay, and Cisco.
Current Role at Dialpad
Rowena Barbosa serves as the Senior Director and Head of HR Business Partners at Dialpad. She has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's human resources strategy and operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. In this role, she oversees HR business partner functions, aligning HR initiatives with business objectives.
Previous Experience at Symantec
Before joining Dialpad, Rowena Barbosa worked at Symantec as the Director of HR Business Partner from 2018 to 2019. During her tenure, she focused on enhancing HR strategies and supporting organizational development within the company, located in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Professional Background at Talend
Rowena Barbosa's experience at Talend includes two roles. She served as the Senior HR Manager - People Business Partner from 2021 to 2022 and as the Director, People Business Partner from 2022 to 2023. In these positions, she was responsible for developing HR strategies that supported the company's growth and employee engagement in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Education and Academic Achievements
Rowena Barbosa earned her Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Organizational Psychology from San Jose State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her career in human resources, focusing on the intersection of psychology and organizational effectiveness.
Career History in Human Resources
Rowena Barbosa has extensive experience in human resources across various organizations. She has held positions at Fortinet, eBay, Cisco, Yahoo! Inc., Atmel Corporation, SanDisk®, and Aspect Software. Her roles have ranged from HR Manager to Director of HR Business Partner, showcasing her progression and expertise in the HR field over several years.