Andrii Palokha
About Andrii Palokha
Andrii Palokha is a Principal Technical Sourcer and Talent Acquisition professional currently working at Roofr in Toronto, Canada. With a background in design and extensive experience in talent sourcing across various countries, he focuses on partnering with startups and product teams to meet their recruitment needs.
Work at Roofr
Andrii Palokha has been working at Roofr as Principal Technical Sourcer & Talent Acquisition since 2024. He previously held the position of Senior Technical Sourcer at Roofr from 2022 to 2024. In his current role, he partners with startups and product teams during their hyper-growth and early stages, ensuring alignment with business needs. His focus is on advocating for an individual approach, clarity, and brevity in talent acquisition processes.
Previous Experience in Talent Acquisition
Andrii Palokha has extensive experience in talent acquisition across various roles and companies. He worked as a Technical Sourcer - EMEA at Placesetters from 2019 to 2020 in Berlin, Germany. He also served as a Global Talent Sourcer at DataRobot from 2020 to 2021 in Kyiv City, Ukraine, and at Shopmonkey from 2021 to 2022. His role at Shopmonkey included a position as Global Talent Sourcer for Engineering & Product in 2022. Additionally, he worked as a Talent Acquisition Partner at a Failed Startup in 2019.
Educational Background
Andrii Palokha studied at Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Publishing and Editing (Publishing Business) from 2015 to 2019. This educational background provides him with a foundation in communication and content management, which is beneficial in his talent acquisition roles.
Skills and Expertise
Andrii Palokha possesses a design background and has expertise in searching, portfolio evaluation, and attracting design talents. His skills in these areas enhance his effectiveness in sourcing candidates for technical roles, particularly in design-related positions. He emphasizes the importance of aligning talent acquisition strategies with the specific needs of the business.
Personal Interests
In his leisure time, Andrii Palokha enjoys playing tennis, mountain biking, running, and hiking with his Rhodesian ridgeback dog. These activities reflect his active lifestyle and commitment to personal well-being.