Afshan Khan
About Afshan Khan
Afshan Khan is a Senior Recruiter currently working at Optery in San Francisco, California. With a background in human resources management and extensive experience in technical recruiting, she focuses on empowering individuals and fostering workforce development.
Current Role at Optery
Afshan Khan serves as a Senior Recruiter at Optery, a position she has held since 2023. Based in San Francisco, California, she focuses on identifying and attracting top talent to support the company's growth. Her role involves collaborating with hiring managers to understand their needs and ensuring a smooth recruitment process.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to her current role, Afshan Khan accumulated extensive experience in talent acquisition. She worked at Traction Labs, Inc. as a Talent Acquisition Manager from 2015 to 2017. She also held positions as a Sr. Technical Recruiter at ServiceRocket from 2019 to 2021 and at Poll Everywhere from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she worked at Brandless, Inc. for six months in 2019 and at NCC Group as a Corporate Technical Recruiter from 2014 to 2015.
Consulting Experience
Afshan Khan has experience as a Consultant at BCG Digital Ventures, where she worked from 2016 to 2017. This role allowed her to apply her expertise in human resources management and contribute to various projects within the consulting framework.
Educational Background
Afshan Khan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biotechnology from the University of California, Davis. She furthered her education by studying Human Resources Management at CSU East Bay, where she earned an Executive Certificate. Additionally, she completed courses in Women's Entrepreneurship at Cornell University and pursued personal enrichment courses through the Extension program at the University of California, Berkeley.
Focus on People Development
Afshan Khan is passionate about investing in people, emphasizing their growth and development. She aims to empower individuals and build connected, nimble workforces, reflecting her commitment to fostering a positive work environment and enhancing team dynamics.