Jess Ramirez
About Jess Ramirez
Jess Ramirez is a Co-Founder and Staff Technical Recruiter at HMBL, Inc., with extensive experience in technical recruiting across various startups. Currently working at Otter.ai, Ramirez specializes in sourcing candidates for roles in Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Robotics.
Work at HMBL
Jess Ramirez serves as Co-Founder and Staff Technical Recruiter at HMBL, Inc. since 2018. In this role, Ramirez focuses on building a strong technical team to support the company's growth and innovation. The position involves sourcing candidates for various technical roles, ensuring that HMBL attracts top talent in a competitive market. Ramirez's experience in recruitment and understanding of the startup ecosystem contribute to the effectiveness of the hiring process at HMBL.
Current Role at Otter.ai
In addition to her role at HMBL, Jess Ramirez has been working as a Talent Acquisition Partner at Otter.ai since 2018. This position involves recruiting for diverse technical roles, leveraging her expertise in sourcing candidates. Ramirez's responsibilities include identifying and engaging potential hires, utilizing various recruitment tools and strategies to meet the company's staffing needs.
Previous Experience in Technical Recruitment
Jess Ramirez has extensive experience in technical recruitment, having worked with several organizations prior to her current roles. She served as a Technical Recruiting Consultant at Infinitus Systems, Inc. for 10 months in 2022 and at the Obama Foundation for one year from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she worked at Third Wave Automation for two years in a similar capacity. These roles involved recruiting for specialized technical positions, allowing Ramirez to develop a strong understanding of the technical hiring landscape.
Education and Expertise
Jess Ramirez is currently pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology at San Jose State University, a program she has been engaged in since 2013. This educational background complements her recruitment expertise, particularly in understanding candidate motivations and behaviors. Ramirez specializes in sourcing candidates for startups in the fields of Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and Robotics, utilizing her skills in passive candidate generation and Boolean searching.
Recruitment Skills and Tools
Jess Ramirez employs various recruitment tools and methodologies in her work. She utilizes Lever Recruiting Software and Google Workplace tools to streamline the recruitment process. Her skills in passive candidate generation and Boolean searching enable her to effectively identify and engage potential hires, particularly for technical roles. Ramirez focuses on startups that are either well-funded or profitable but lack a full recruiting team, ensuring that these organizations can build their talent pools efficiently.