Arezou Akbarpour
About Arezou Akbarpour
Arezou Akbarpour is a recruiter currently working at Firebolt, where she focuses on hiring candidates with experience in data storage. She has a diverse background in recruitment and development roles across various organizations, including Databricks, Vividly, and HealthRIGHT 360.
Current Role at Firebolt
Arezou Akbarpour currently serves as a Recruiter at Firebolt, a position she has held since 2024. In this role, she focuses on recruiting candidates with experience in data storage, contributing to the company's growth and talent acquisition efforts. Her work is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Databricks
Arezou Akbarpour worked at Databricks from 2018 to 2021, initially as a Recruiting Coordinator for 9 months in the San Francisco Bay Area. She then transitioned to the role of Sourcer for Go-To-Market, where she spent 2 years. Her experience at Databricks provided her with insights into the tech industry's recruitment landscape.
Background in Recruitment and Development
Prior to her current role, Akbarpour held various positions in recruitment and development. She worked as a Recruiting Lead at Vividly (formerly Cresicor) from 2022 to 2024 and as a Recruiter from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she served as a Development Coordinator at HealthRIGHT 360 from 2016 to 2018, where she also worked as a Fundraising Specialist II for 3 months in 2018.
Education and Academic Background
Arezou Akbarpour earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where she studied from 2012 to 2016. During her time at UCLA, she was involved in various roles, including serving as a Residential Life Representative and a SEARCH Committee Leader, which enhanced her leadership and organizational skills.
Internship and Early Career Experience
Arezou Akbarpour began her career with an internship at Enrou as an Events and Partnership Intern in 2015. This role lasted for 3 months in Los Angeles, CA, and provided her with foundational experience in event coordination and partnership development. Her early career also included volunteer work at the UCLA Volunteer Center.