Alfred Ong
@alfredong
Global recruiting expert specializing in technical talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
With over 20 years of global recruiting experience, I have successfully helped companies across Asia Pacific, Eastern Europe, and North America build high-performing teams. My expertise lies in technical recruitment, leadership hiring, and talent acquisition strategies, enabling businesses to scale with the right people. I have led recruitment teams at renowned organizations like Oracle + NetSuite, IBM, and SAP, focusing on hiring top-tier talent in software development, eCommerce, blockchain, and emerging industries.
Beyond recruitment, I am passionate about coaching entrepreneurs, hiring managers, and recruiters on how to attract, assess, and secure top talent with confidence. I believe in the power of mentorship and leadership, and I strive to build efficient hiring systems that drive business success. Whether you are a startup founder struggling to hire or a recruiter looking to sharpen your skills, I provide tailored coaching and strategies to make every hire count.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Audinate
May 2024 - Oct 2024 (5 months)
Drove and tracked recruitment progress to ensure on-time hiring outcomes aligned with the Talent Acquisition roadmap. Developed and implemented sourcing strategies to attract even the hardest-to-find talent, in collaboration with the Talent Acquisition Manager.
Head of Recruitment
Double Yolk
Jan 2023 - Apr 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Achieved a record number of hires and revenue, driving business growth. Enhanced candidate sourcing and interviewing processes, leading to improved hiring efficiency.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Aurora Labs
Aug 2022 - Jan 2023 (5 months)
Successfully filled hard-to-fill roles, including Senior Rust Developers and Senior Solidity Developers. Optimized the Applicant Tracking System (ATS), improving recruiting metrics and streamlining workflows.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Exodus
Jan 2022 - Aug 2022 (7 months)
Successfully filled long-standing open roles, including Security Audit Engineer and DevOps Engineer. Managed the full-cycle recruitment process, from sourcing to onboarding.
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Emurgo (Cardano)
Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (5 months)
Collaborated with Line Managers to enhance and streamline the recruitment process. Led hands-on full-cycle recruitment for both technical and non-technical roles.
Senior Recruiter
R1 Concepts Inc.
Jun 2020 - Jul 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Key contributor to increasing company annual revenue to $60M (2020) by hiring top talent for Digital Marketing and eCommerce teams. Proposed and implemented improvements to the hiring and interviewing processes, enhancing efficiency and candidate quality.
Senior Recruiter
Multiple Clients (Thras.io / Overheat Media / LA Active)
Jan 2019 - May 2020 (1 year 4 months)
Collaborated with an Amazon FBA Acquirer, a Digital Marketing Agency, and an Amazon FBA Seller to drive strategic hiring. Scaled Thras.io’s presence in the Philippines from 0 to 30 employees, building a strong local team.
Recruitment Manager
Decenternet
May 2018 - Dec 2018 (7 months)
Established and managed the recruitment process, overseeing all stages of assessment to ensure efficiency and quality hires. Led and mentored a team of four IT Recruiters, driving their performance excellence through coaching and skill development.
Senior Recruiter
Upwork – Multiple Clients
Sep 2016 - May 2018 (1 year 8 months)
Hired top local and international talent for clients across various industries including IT, Staffing, Construction, and FinTech. Successfully recruited for diverse roles such as Art Directors, Graphic Designers, VFX Artists, and Software Engineers.
Senior Recruiter
GoPro
Mar 2016 - Aug 2016 (5 months)
Grew the company headcount from 11 to 65 FTEs. Educated US Hiring Managers about the Philippine Job Market, including available skills and salary expectations.
Talent Sourcer / HR Recruitment Consultant
SAP
Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 2 months)
Part of the successful and pioneer Talent Sourcing Team for the Asia Pacific region. Helped achieve hiring targets for multiple countries including China, Japan, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and Taiwan.
Recruiter II
IBM
Jun 2012 - Sep 2014 (2 years 3 months)
Hired 60 FTEs for UHG IT/Technology Pioneer Team in 4 months. Built a team of Mainframe COBOL Developers, Coldfusion Developers, and PL/SQL Developers.
Sr. IT Recruiter
PGI Infotech Pte. Ltd
Sep 2011 - Jun 2012 (9 months)
Produced more than SGD 25K revenue for the company. Managed full-cycle recruitment for both contract and permanent job requirements.
Recruitment Team Lead
Oracle + NetSuite
Jan 2008 - Jul 2011 (3 years 6 months)
Increased the employee headcount from 90 FTEs to more than 400 FTEs. Managed a team of 4 IT Recruiters, ensuring they achieved KPIs and adhered to global policies.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Polytechnic University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science, Clinical Psychology
Graduated in 2003 with a Bachelor of Science in Clinical Psychology. This program provided a strong foundation in psychological principles and research methods.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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Skills
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