Ryan (Zubal.Eth) Zubal
About Ryan (Zubal.Eth) Zubal
Ryan Zubal is a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist with extensive experience in recruiting for the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. He has worked for various companies, including Chainlink Labs and Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, and specializes in sourcing technical talent for roles involving Golang, Solidity, and decentralized applications.
Current Role at Chainlink Labs
Ryan Zubal serves as a Technical Talent Acquisition Specialist at Chainlink Labs, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on sourcing technical talent for positions related to blockchain technology, particularly in decentralized applications (dApps). His responsibilities include identifying and recruiting candidates with expertise in programming languages such as Golang and Solidity, as well as those skilled in distributed systems and concurrency.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Ryan Zubal has extensive experience in talent acquisition, having worked in various roles prior to his current position. He was a Talent Acquisition Specialist at Bank of America and Kraken Digital Asset Exchange, where he focused on sourcing candidates for technical roles. Additionally, he served as a Lead Sourcing Specialist and Team Leader at Alexander Mann Solutions, contributing to the recruitment of technical talent for multiple organizations in the Cleveland/Akron area.
Education and Expertise
Ryan Zubal earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management - HR from John Carroll University, where he studied from 2009 to 2013. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in human resources and talent acquisition. He specializes in recruiting for the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors, including decentralized finance (DeFi), Bitcoin, and Ethereum.
Background in Human Resources
Before transitioning to talent acquisition, Ryan Zubal gained experience in human resources through various roles. He worked as a Human Resources Generalist at ERICO and as a Corporate Human Resources Intern at Olympic Steel. These positions allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of HR functions, which he later applied in his talent acquisition roles.
Involvement in Open-Source Projects
At Chainlink Labs, Ryan Zubal is actively involved in hiring for open-source projects. His role requires him to engage with the community and identify talent that aligns with the innovative nature of blockchain technology. This involvement underscores his commitment to fostering growth within the decentralized technology sector.