Tom Sherry
About Tom Sherry
Tom Sherry is a Senior Technical Recruiter at Skydio, where he encourages candidates from specific fields to apply for opportunities. He has extensive experience in technical recruitment, having previously held roles at Skydio, Tesla, and Aerotek.
Work at Skydio
Tom Sherry currently serves as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Skydio, a position he has held since 2024. He works in a hybrid environment from San Mateo, California. In this role, he actively encourages candidates from specific fields to reach out for job opportunities. His responsibilities include supporting hiring across various domains such as Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, People Operations, and Manufacturing Software. He has previously worked at Skydio as a Technical Recruiter for Hardware Operations and in Finance/Analytics/People/Legal from 2021 to 2024.
Previous Experience
Before joining Skydio, Tom Sherry held several positions in recruitment and project management. He worked at Tesla as a Technical Recruiter in Manufacturing Engineering from 2020 to 2021. Prior to that, he was an Account Recruiting Manager at Aerotek from 2019 to 2020. He also served as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Aerotek from 2018 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he worked as a UAS Project Manager at UC Merced in 2018 and as a University Recruiter from 2016 to 2018.
Education and Expertise
Tom Sherry earned his Bachelor's degree from the University of California, Merced, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. His educational background supports his expertise in recruitment and project management, particularly in technical fields. This foundation has equipped him with the skills necessary to effectively recruit for diverse roles within the technology sector.
Recruitment Specializations
At Skydio, Tom Sherry is part of a specialized team of recruiters, each focusing on different areas such as Autonomy, Software, Hardware, Sales/Customer Support, General Administration, and Internships. This structure allows for targeted recruitment efforts and ensures that candidates are matched with roles that align with their skills and experiences.
Professional Policies
Tom Sherry maintains a clear policy regarding unsolicited communications. He does not respond to sales pitches via InMail for new services or tools for Skydio. This policy reflects his focus on maintaining professional boundaries and prioritizing recruitment efforts.