Pao Mendizábal Vasquez
About Pao Mendizábal Vasquez
Pao Mendizábal Vasquez is a Technical Sourcer at Riot Games, where he has contributed to the company's transition into a multi-game studio since 2020. He has held various roles in recruitment and counseling, including positions at Uber, LinkedIn, and Dominican University of California.
Current Role at Riot Games
Pao Mendizábal Vasquez currently serves as a Technical Sourcer at Riot Games, a position held since 2020. In this role, he contributes to the company's transition into a multi-game studio by building research and development engineering teams. His work involves identifying and attracting top talent to support Riot Games' expanding portfolio of projects. He operates from the Santa Monica, California office.
Previous Experience at Uber and LinkedIn
Prior to his current role, Pao Mendizábal Vasquez worked at Uber as a Document Analyst for six months in 2016. He also held positions at LinkedIn, first as a Technical Recruiter from 2018 to 2020 and then as a Recruiter for NYC Health + Hospitals in 2020. His experience at LinkedIn spanned various aspects of recruitment, enhancing his skills in sourcing candidates for technical roles.
Education and Academic Background
Pao Mendizábal Vasquez studied at Dominican University of California, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Psychology. His academic tenure lasted from 2012 to 2016, providing him with a foundation in understanding human behavior, which is beneficial in his recruiting roles.
Career Path and Early Roles
Before his current position, Pao Mendizábal Vasquez held various roles that contributed to his professional development. He worked as a Financial Aid Representative at Dominican University of California from 2012 to 2015 and as a Group Counselor at Catholic Charities SF from 2015 to 2017. He also served as a Technical Sourcer at Workbridge Associates for ten months in 2017, gaining experience in sourcing technical talent.
Promotional Activities for Riot Games
In addition to his technical sourcing responsibilities, Pao Mendizábal Vasquez actively promotes open positions at Riot Games through a personal linktree page. This initiative helps to increase visibility for job opportunities and attract potential candidates to the studio.