Brian Pahng
About Brian Pahng
Brian Pahng serves as a Technical Recruiting Manager at DUST Identity and is the founder of Pahng Consulting Group. He has extensive experience in technical recruitment, having previously held positions at JW Michaels & Co., Zoom, Simpplr, and Systems Research Inc.
Work at DUST Identity
Brian Pahng serves as the Technical Recruiting Manager at DUST Identity, a role he has held since 2023. In this position, he manages a team of three and is responsible for hiring across various disciplines, including Software Engineers, QA, DevOps, Full Stack, Mobile, Product, UI/UX, and Leadership roles. His focus includes maturing and scaling internal People Operations within the organization. He collaborates closely with the Chief Product Officer (CPO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) to enhance the engineering and product organization.
Previous Experience in Technical Recruiting
Before joining DUST Identity, Brian Pahng worked as a Technical Recruiting Manager at JW Michaels & Co. for four months in 2020. He also held the position of Sr Technical Recruiter at Zoom from 2020 to 2022, where he contributed to the recruitment efforts for two years. Following his tenure at Zoom, he worked at Simpplr as Technical Recruiting: North America from 2022 to 2024, further expanding his expertise in technical recruitment.
Consulting and Leadership Roles
In addition to his role at DUST Identity, Brian Pahng is the Head of Talent and Founder of Pahng Consulting Group, a position he has held since 2023. His consulting group focuses on talent acquisition strategies and supports organizations in building effective recruitment processes. Prior to these roles, he worked as a Sr Consultant at Systems Research Inc. (SRI) from 2017 to 2020, where he gained valuable experience in consulting and team management.
Education and Expertise
Brian Pahng studied Graphic Design at Trinity International University. His educational background complements his extensive experience in technical recruiting and talent acquisition. He has developed a strong understanding of the skills and competencies required for various technical roles, which informs his recruitment strategies and practices.
Talent Acquisition Functions
Brian Pahng has established and owns all Talent Acquisition functions within his current organization. His responsibilities include developing recruitment strategies, overseeing the hiring process, and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His leadership in this area is critical to building a strong engineering and product organization.