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Bryan Fernando

@bryanfernando

Talent acquisition leader at CybexHire building AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and blockchain talent pipelines.

At CybexHire, I build talent pipelines across AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, and blockchain, while advising senior stakeholders on hiring priorities and team build-out plans. I also facilitate Scrum ceremonies and use hiring analytics to support workforce planning and recruiting decisions.

At Match Marketing Group / Match Retail, I managed a 15-person recruiting team handling 100+ monthly requisitions and implemented performance frameworks that boosted recruiter productivity by 25%. Earlier, at Voxelbots, I placed 50+ specialized hires across cross-functional client pods, achieving a 95% requisition fulfillment rate.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior Talent Acquisition Manager & Agile Delivery Lead

Current

CybexHire

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Built specialized talent pipelines across AI/ML, data science, and security teams, and managed sprint backlogs and multi-stakeholder governance models. Facilitates Scrum ceremonies and leads talent acquisition across emerging technology functions.

AI Data Science Security Scrum Jira Azure DevOps Confluence Power BI Tableau Talent Acquisition Technical Recruiting Workforce Planning Stakeholder Management

Talent Acquisition Manager (Global)

Match Marketing Group / Match Retail

Jan 2023 - Mar 2025 (2 years 2 months)

Led multi-client recruiting operations, managing a team of 15 and handling 100+ monthly requisitions for clients like LG, Samsung, L'Oréal, and Nespresso. Implemented performance frameworks that boosted recruiter productivity by 25% and built comprehensive KPI reporting.

Recruitment Strategy Team Leadership KPI Reporting Workforce Planning Recruiting Analytics Time To Fill Cost Per Hire Offer Acceptance Rates Job Fairs Candidate Engagement

Talent Acquisition Business Partner

Match Marketing Group / Match Retail

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Promoted into a broader talent acquisition partnership role with ownership of recruitment strategy and execution. Led sourcing for niche digital media and IT roles and partnered with hiring teams to prioritize requisitions and allocate recruiter capacity.

Recruitment Strategy Sourcing Digital Media IT Workforce Analytics Pipelining Workforce Planning Hiring Manager Partnership

Talent Acquisition Specialist/Recruiter (Contract)

Match Marketing Group / Public Label USA

Sep 2021 - Jan 2022 (4 months)

Executed full-cycle recruitment for U.S. clients including Public Label, Bombardier (BRP), Sam Adams, and Moët Hennessy, filling 15+ experiential marketing and IT roles within 2 months. Managed ATS and sourcing platforms including iCIMS and LinkedIn Recruiter.

Full cycle Recruitment ATS ICIMS LinkedIn Recruiter Onboarding HR Coordination

Business Growth & Talent Acquisition Lead

Voxelbots

May 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 4 months)

Spearheaded full-cycle recruitment across performance marketing, media, and digital product teams, placing top talent across Paid Media, SEO, CRO, media strategy, and web development. Achieved a 95% requisition fulfillment rate by placing 50+ specialized hires.

Full cycle Recruitment Performance Marketing Media Digital Products Paid Media SEO CRO Market Insights Compensation Benchmarking Intake Interview Frameworks

International Recruitment Advisor

Global University Systems (University Canada West)

Jul 2019 - May 2020 (10 months)

Managed the full admissions and recruitment lifecycle for 120+ international students, from inquiry through enrollment. Advised up to 40 prospective students daily on programs, admissions requirements, and visa processes.

Admissions Recruitment Salesforce ATS CRM Candidate Experience Document Verification Tuition Deposit

Talent Acquisition/Recruitment Specialist

EZ Study Center

Sep 2016 - Jul 2019 (2 years 10 months)

Partnered with leadership to assess staffing needs and build recruitment strategies aligned to business goals. Managed job postings, screening, and interview coordination across multiple hiring channels.

Recruitment Strategy Job Posting Screening Interview Coordination Candidate Engagement Employee Assessment Tools

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Sikkim Professional University

Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration

Bachelor of Business Administration degree from Sikkim Professional University in India.

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Graduate Certificate, International Business Management

Graduate Certificate in International Business Management from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Canada.

Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology

Diploma, Creative Advertising

Diploma in Creative Advertising with credits transferred to International Business Management from Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology in Canada.