Brandon Randazzo
About Brandon Randazzo
Brandon Randazzo is a Senior Staff Recruiter at Kong Inc., specializing in recruiting for the Customer Experience organization and Solutions Engineering team. He has over 25 years of experience in recruitment, having held various roles at companies such as TEKsystems, Hortonworks, and Invoice2go.
Work at Kong
Brandon Randazzo currently serves as a Senior Staff Recruiter at Kong Inc., a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for the Customer Experience organization, Solutions Engineering team, and General & Administrative team. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Kong from 2020 to 2023, where he contributed to the company's talent acquisition efforts for three years.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Brandon Randazzo has extensive experience in recruitment, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He was an Account Recruiting Manager at TEKsystems from 2012 to 2014 and served as a Professional Recruiter there from 1998 to 2012. Additionally, he held positions as a Senior G&A Recruiter at Hortonworks from 2014 to 2016 and as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist at Invoice2go from 2017 to 2020. His recruitment experience spans over two decades.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Randazzo studied at Santa Clara University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from 1994 to 1998. He also attended Loyola High School from 1990 to 1994. His educational background supports his expertise in recruitment, particularly in understanding market dynamics and candidate engagement.
Recruitment Philosophy
Brandon emphasizes a relationship-based approach to recruiting. He believes in being prepared to meet potential candidates, which reflects his commitment to building strong connections in the recruitment process. This philosophy guides his work in identifying and attracting talent across various teams.
Diverse Industry Experience
Brandon Randazzo has experience in staffing across various industries, including technology, financial services, and consumer products. This diverse background enables him to adapt his recruitment strategies to meet the specific needs of different sectors, enhancing his effectiveness as a recruiter.