Daniel Walker
About Daniel Walker
Daniel Walker serves as the Head of Talent Cultivation at Partly in Auckland, New Zealand, and has extensive experience in talent acquisition and diversity initiatives within the tech industry. His previous roles include senior positions at Amazon, Palantir Technologies, and Google, where he focused on improving diversity and strategic talent management.
Current Role at Partly
Daniel Walker serves as the Head of Talent Cultivation at Partly, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing strategies for talent management and cultivation. His responsibilities include fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace culture, which aligns with his commitment to improving diversity within the tech industry.
Previous Experience at Amazon
Daniel Walker has extensive experience at Amazon, where he held multiple roles. He was a Senior Talent Acquisition Manager from 2018 to 2019 in Cambridge, UK, and served as a Senior Diversity & Inclusion Program Manager from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter for Amazon Alexa from 2017 to 2018 and as a Senior Client Lead from 2019 to 2020 in Tokyo, Japan. His tenure at Amazon spanned various aspects of talent acquisition and diversity initiatives.
Background in Recruitment and Talent Management
Daniel Walker has a solid background in recruitment and talent management, having worked in various roles across different organizations. He was a Technical Recruiter at Palantir Technologies for six months in 2014 and served as a Technical Recruitment Consultant at Hanover Recruitment from 2010 to 2013. His experience also includes working as a Technical Sourcer at Google for 11 months in 2013. This diverse experience has contributed to his expertise in culture planning and strategic talent management.
Education and Qualifications
Daniel Walker studied Business Management at Birmingham City University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from 2008 to 2011. He also attended Esher College from 2006 to 2008 and St Benedict's School from 2002 to 2006. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in management principles, which he applies in his professional roles.
Experience in Project Management
Daniel Walker has demonstrated robust skills in program and project management throughout his career. He worked as a Project Manager at BMW UK from 2008 to 2010, where he gained valuable experience in managing projects and teams. This experience has enhanced his ability to develop effective talent cultivation strategies in his current and previous roles.