Adrian Russo
About Adrian Russo
Adrian Russo serves as the VP of Talent at Swish Analytics, where she has worked since 2022. With over 15 years of experience in talent acquisition, she has advised various organizations, including top software engineering universities and Y-Combinator companies.
Work at Swish
Adrian Russo serves as the VP of Talent at Swish Analytics, a position held since 2022. In this role, Russo is responsible for overseeing talent acquisition strategies and initiatives within the organization. Swish Analytics operates in the data analytics sector, focusing on providing insights and solutions to clients. Russo's expertise in talent acquisition is instrumental in attracting top talent to the company, ensuring that Swish remains competitive in the analytics industry.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining Swish Analytics, Adrian Russo held several key positions in talent acquisition. From 2019 to 2021, Russo worked as the Director of Talent Acquisition at T-Rex Solutions, LLC, where they managed recruitment strategies. Before that, Russo served as the Talent Acquisition Lead at Fonteva from 2017 to 2019. Additionally, Russo has experience as a Lead Technical Recruiter at Discovery Communications and as a Director of Talent Acquisition at Caribou.
Education and Expertise
Adrian Russo earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration and Management from Excelsior University, completing the degree from 2008 to 2010. Russo further advanced their education by obtaining a Master of Science in Advanced Information Technology & Emerging Technology from Stevenson University, which was completed between 2013 and 2015. This educational background supports Russo's extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment in various sectors.
Advisory Roles and Contributions
In addition to their role at Swish Analytics, Adrian Russo is involved in advisory capacities. Since 2022, Russo has been a member of the Advisory Network at ChangeEngine and served on the Advisory Council for the University of South Florida Muma College of Business until 2024. These roles allow Russo to contribute insights and guidance to organizations and educational institutions, leveraging their extensive experience in talent acquisition and recruitment.
Achievements in Talent Acquisition
Adrian Russo has received recognition for contributions to the field of talent acquisition. Russo was awarded the Women Impact Tech TA25 award, highlighting their impact in the industry. Additionally, Russo's efforts in promoting diversity and inclusion have been acknowledged, as they were recognized on the Mogul List of Top 100 Companies with the Best D&I Plans. Russo also played a significant role in leading technical talent acquisition for the first successful Digital Census in world history.