Joe Andrews
About Joe Andrews
Joe Andrews serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Rise8, where he has worked since 2024. With extensive experience in technical recruitment, he focuses on connecting skilled professionals with opportunities and enhancing recruitment processes through strategic partnerships.
Work at Rise8
Joe Andrews serves as the Head of Talent Acquisition at Rise8, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he focuses on connecting skilled professionals with opportunities that align with the company's mission to revolutionize software development for federal agencies. He manages the Skillbridge internship program, which provides military interns with valuable work experience. Andrews emphasizes financial efficiency in recruitment processes while maintaining a commitment to quality. He enhances recruitment efforts through strategic marketing partnerships and social media channels.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Prior to joining Rise8, Joe Andrews held several positions in talent acquisition across various organizations. He worked at Cloudera as the Lead Talent Acquisition Partner for Technical Pre/Post Sales Architects from 2021 to 2022. Before that, he was a Talent Acquisition Partner at VMware, focusing on the Technical Pre Sales for the Modern Application Platform Business Unit from 2020 to 2021. He also served as Director at Chasm Partners from 2022 to 2024 and as a Principal Technical Recruiter at Pivotal Software, Inc. from 2014 to 2020.
Sales and Recruitment Background
Joe Andrews began his career in sales and recruitment with roles at Bisk Education and TEKsystems. He worked as a Sales Manager at Bisk Education from 2003 to 2005 and as an Educational Advisor for 11 months in 2002. Additionally, he served as an Account Manager/Technical Recruiter at TEKsystems from 2010 to 2014. His experience in sales has contributed to his recruitment strategies and understanding of client needs.
Education and Expertise
Joe Andrews earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of South Florida, where he studied from 1997 to 2001. His educational background supports his expertise in talent acquisition and recruitment processes. His commitment to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development within his team at Rise8 reflects his educational foundation and professional experience.