Julio Cruz
About Julio Cruz
Julio Cruz is a Technical Recruiter currently employed at Pocket Worlds in Austin, Texas. He has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having previously worked at companies such as ShiftKey, Twitch, and Indeed.com.
Current Role and Responsibilities
Julio Cruz currently serves as a Technical Recruiter at Pocket Worlds, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for sourcing and recruiting technical talent to meet the organization's needs. His experience in the recruitment field equips him with the skills necessary to identify and attract qualified candidates in a competitive job market.
Previous Experience in Recruitment
Prior to his current role, Julio Cruz worked as a Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist - Tech at ShiftKey from 2023 to 2024. He also held the position of Technical Sourcing Recruiter at Twitch from 2021 to 2023 and worked as a Technical Recruiter at Indeed.com from 2018 to 2021. His extensive background in technical recruitment spans several years and includes experience with various companies in the tech industry.
Education and Academic Background
Julio Cruz studied at The University of Texas at San Antonio, where he pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Finance from 2013 to 2015. He also attended San Antonio College, achieving an Associate's degree in Finance, General from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he studied Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at San Antonio from 2009 to 2012, although he did not complete the degree.
Early Career and Other Roles
Before focusing on recruitment, Julio Cruz worked in various roles, including a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2016 and an Account Manager at Insight Global from 2016 to 2017. He also gained experience as a Recruiting Specialist - Staffing Channels at Google from 2017 to 2018. These positions contributed to his understanding of both finance and recruitment.