Michael Shinn
About Michael Shinn
Michael Shinn serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Focal Systems, where he has played a key role in the company's significant growth. With extensive experience in diverse tech sectors and international talent acquisition, he has held various recruitment positions across multiple companies since 2005.
Work at Focal Systems
Michael Shinn serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Focal Systems, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he directs the recruitment strategy and manages an international talent acquisition team. His efforts have been crucial in supporting the company's growth, contributing to Focal Systems doubling in size every year since its inception. The company operates across multiple regions, including the US, Canada, the UK, and Poland.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to his role at Focal Systems, Michael Shinn held several positions in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Magenic from 2010 to 2016, and as an Executive & Technical Recruiter at Caesars Entertainment Corporation from 2010 to 2017. He also served as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at UpCounsel, Inc. in 2018 and as a Senior Technical & Executive Recruiter at Xero from 2019 to 2020. Earlier in his career, he was a Recruiting Manager at Ciber Global from 2005 to 2009.
Education and Expertise
Michael Shinn studied at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Rhetoric and Communications. His educational background complements his extensive experience in talent acquisition across diverse tech sectors, including FinTech, InsurTech, LegalTech, DevOps/Infrastructure, and AI/ML/Deep Learning. He is proficient in various recruitment tools such as Greenhouse, Lever, JobVite, and Workday.
International Talent Acquisition Experience
Michael Shinn possesses international talent acquisition experience, having worked in regions such as Latin America (LATAM), Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Poland. This global perspective enhances his ability to source and recruit talent across different markets, contributing to the effectiveness of his recruitment strategies.
Military Background
Michael Shinn served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves from 1996 to 2000. This experience provided him with valuable skills and discipline that have contributed to his professional development in the field of talent acquisition.