Steve Colavito
About Steve Colavito
Steve Colavito is a Lead Technical Recruiter at People*Strata, with extensive experience in talent acquisition across various industries. He has worked for notable companies such as ENGINE Media Exchange, HelloFresh, and Omnicom Media Group, focusing on recruiting technical talent and developing diversity initiatives.
Current Role at Stylitics
Steve Colavito serves as the Lead Technical Recruiter at Stylitics, where he has been employed since 2022. In this role, he focuses on recruiting for various technical positions, including Clojure Engineers, Frontend Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers, and Client Support Engineers. His expertise in technical recruitment is enhanced by his experience in sourcing candidates for high-frequency low latency AdTech platforms.
Professional Experience
Colavito has a diverse background in recruitment, having held various positions across multiple organizations. He worked at Grant Associates Inc. as part of the Next Generation Recruitment Initiative from 2016 to 2020. He also served as a Senior Talent Consultant at HelloFresh and Percent, and as a Senior Talent Consultant Onsite at Omnicom Media Group. Additionally, he has experience as an Internship Advisor at Facebook from 2018 to 2019.
Education and Qualifications
Steve Colavito earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in talent acquisition and recruitment, equipping him with essential skills for managing and sourcing talent effectively.
Recruitment Initiatives and Programs
Colavito has designed and managed Recruit-Train-Deploy Software Engineering Programs, achieving a 95% conversion rate for Fortune 500 companies. He has also developed a scalable Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) talent pipeline program aimed at New York City's Next Generation Workforce, demonstrating his commitment to enhancing recruitment strategies.
Technical Recruitment Expertise
In his current and previous roles, Colavito has specialized in recruiting for various technical positions. At ENGINE Media Exchange (EMX), he sourced Backend, Full Stack, and Data Engineers, while at Omnicom Media Group, he focused on recruiting Programmatic, Digital Activation, Integrated Media Planning, and Marketing Science Professionals. His technical recruitment expertise spans multiple industries and roles.