Elliot Michaels
About Elliot Michaels
Elliot Michaels is a Technical Recruiter with over a decade of experience in talent acquisition across EMEA and APAC regions. He has held significant roles at various companies, including Chainalysis Inc., Calm, and Netflix, and has a strong background in building recruitment functions for high-growth tech startups and post-IPO companies.
Work at ScaleAI
Elliot Michaels is currently employed as a Technical Recruiter at Scale AI, a position he has held since 2024. He works in the San Francisco Bay Area, focusing on recruiting top talent for technical roles within the company. His expertise in talent acquisition is leveraged to enhance Scale AI's recruitment strategies and processes.
Previous Experience at Chainalysis Inc.
Prior to his role at Scale AI, Elliot served as the Technical Recruiting Lead at Chainalysis Inc. from 2022 to 2024. During his two-year tenure, he was responsible for leading recruitment efforts and building a strong technical recruitment function to support the company's growth.
Education and Expertise
Elliot Michaels earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from The Manchester Metropolitan University. His educational background complements his extensive experience in talent acquisition, particularly in high-growth tech startups and post-IPO companies across various regions.
Diverse International Experience
Elliot has over a decade of experience in talent acquisition, having worked in diverse international locations including the UK, the Netherlands, Singapore, India, Hong Kong, Korea, Japan, and the US. This global exposure has equipped him with a broad understanding of recruitment practices across different cultures and markets.
Career in Talent Acquisition
Elliot Michaels has held various significant roles in talent acquisition, including positions at Calm, Netflix, and Uber. His career spans over ten years, during which he has developed expertise in recruiting for both tech startups and entertainment companies, focusing on the EMEA and APAC regions.