Troy Barba
About Troy Barba
Troy Barba serves as the Recruiting Lead for Product, Growth, and Hardware at Hinge Health, bringing over 15 years of experience in recruiting within the technology sector. His previous roles include significant positions at PayPal, Facebook, and LinkedIn, where he specialized in solving recruiting challenges and scaling teams.
Current Role at Hinge Health
Troy Barba serves as the Recruiting Lead for Product, Growth, and Hardware at Hinge Health. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's recruitment strategies and team scaling efforts. Hinge Health operates in multiple cities, including San Francisco, Austin, Chicago, Denver, Minneapolis, Portland, and Seattle, and has raised over $1 billion in funding.
Previous Experience in Recruiting
Troy Barba has over 15 years of experience in recruiting and human resources, primarily within the technology sector in Silicon Valley. His previous roles include Principal Recruiter at PayPal from 2013 to 2015, Lead Recruiter at PayPal from 2001 to 2011, and Senior Recruiting Manager at Bloom Energy from 2012 to 2013. He also worked as a Technical Recruiter at Facebook and WhatsApp Inc. from 2018 to 2021.
Educational Background
Troy Barba studied at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo, where he focused on Business with an emphasis on Marketing and Management. He completed his secondary education at Lynbrook High School.
Expertise in Technology Recruitment
Troy Barba specializes in solving recruiting challenges and scaling teams to meet organizational goals. His experience spans both start-ups and Fortune 500 companies, allowing him to navigate the fast-paced environments typical of the technology industry.
Career Timeline
Troy Barba's career includes significant roles at various prominent companies. He worked at Cisco as a recruiter in 2000, then transitioned to PayPal as an Account Manager and later as a Lead Recruiter. He spent time at Lab126, an Amazon company, as a Senior Recruiter before moving to LinkedIn as a Senior Product Recruiter. His tenure at Facebook and WhatsApp further solidified his expertise in technical recruitment.