Daniela Villavicencio Almeida
About Daniela Villavicencio Almeida
Daniela Villavicencio Almeida is a Global Recruitment Project Manager with a strong commitment to social movements and diversity in recruitment. She has extensive experience in the IT talent market and is part of the Talent Core Team in Ecuador, focusing on innovative, people-centered strategies.
Work at ThoughtWorks
Daniela Villavicencio Almeida serves as the Global Recruitment Project Manager at ThoughtWorks, a position she has held since 2015. Based in Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, she focuses on enhancing recruitment strategies and processes. Her role involves collaborating with the Talent Core Team in Ecuador to develop innovative, people-centered approaches to talent acquisition. Daniela's work emphasizes the importance of diversity and inclusion within recruitment practices, aligning with ThoughtWorks' commitment to social responsibility.
Education and Expertise
Daniela holds a Master's degree in Direction and Management of People from VIU - Universidad Internacional de Valencia, completed in 2023. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Universidad Técnica Particular de Loja, which she completed in 2016. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in Business Analytics from Harvard Business School Executive Education in 2019. Her educational background equips her with a comprehensive understanding of human behavior and analytics, which she applies in her recruitment strategies.
Background in Human Resources
Before joining ThoughtWorks, Daniela worked as an HR Recruitment Specialist at ProCredit Bank in Ecuador from 2011 to 2014. In this role, she gained valuable experience in recruitment processes and human resource management. Her early career laid the foundation for her current focus on innovative recruitment strategies and diversity initiatives within the IT sector.
Advocacy for Diversity in Recruitment
Daniela is an advocate for social movements and diversity within the recruitment sector. She co-created and implemented initiatives aimed at reducing the diversity gap in the IT industry. Her commitment to promoting inclusivity is evident in her work with the Talent Core Team, where she focuses on developing strategies that prioritize diverse talent acquisition and foster an inclusive workplace environment.
Interests in People Analytics and Science
Daniela has a strong interest in People Analytics and People Science. These interests reflect her commitment to using data-driven approaches to enhance recruitment practices and improve organizational effectiveness. Her focus on these areas supports her advocacy for diversity and her role in developing innovative talent strategies.