Stephen Vouch
About Stephen Vouch
Stephen Vouch is a Tech Recruiting Manager at Kong Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has extensive experience in technical recruitment, having previously held positions at VMware and Jivaro Professional Headhunters.
Work at Kong
Stephen Vouch has been serving as the Tech Recruiting Manager at Kong Inc. since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing the candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. He collaborates with senior leadership to improve recruiting efficiencies and aims to reduce bias in hiring practices. Vouch advocates for 100% remote-based roles at Kong and supports recruiting efforts for engineering and product teams across multiple regions, including North and South America, EMEA, and APJ.
Previous Experience in Tech Recruitment
Before joining Kong Inc., Stephen Vouch worked at VMware as a Senior Technical Recruiter from 2020 to 2021. His recruitment career also includes a position as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Kong Inc. for 11 months in 2021. Additionally, he served as a Recruiting Associate at Neighbors & Associates from 2016 to 2017. Vouch has extensive experience in engaging with candidates across various regions, including the US, Canada, EMEA, and APJ.
Career at Jivaro Professional Headhunters
Stephen Vouch spent a significant portion of his career at Jivaro Professional Headhunters. He held the position of Group Manager from 2012 to 2016, following his role as a Senior Headhunter from 2010 to 2012. During his time at Jivaro, he developed skills in candidate engagement and recruitment strategy, contributing to his expertise in the field.
Education and Training
Stephen Vouch studied at the College of Southern Idaho, where he completed a 4-year Electrical Apprenticeship program from 2006 to 2010. This educational background provided him with foundational skills that he later applied in his recruitment career, particularly in understanding technical roles and requirements.