Simona Chitu
@simonachitu
Experienced technical recruiter specializing in software engineering talent acquisition.
What I'm looking for
With over 15 years in HR and a decade focused on technical recruitment, I have successfully recruited over 1,000 engineers across various regions, including Europe, the US, India, and Vietnam. My expertise lies in managing recruitment timelines and multitasking effectively, ensuring that I meet the diverse needs of hiring managers and candidates alike.
As a co-founder of OneCV.ai, I lead the development of an AI-driven resume customization app that empowers job seekers. My role involves defining product vision, collaborating with engineers, and executing go-to-market strategies. Previously, I served as a Senior Technical Recruiter at Supermicro, where I achieved a 95% offer acceptance rate and managed full-cycle recruitment for technical roles.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Co-founder, Product Management
OneCV.ai
Apr 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Defined the concept and strategy for an AI-powered tool to revolutionize resume creation and job matching, setting a clear roadmap for development and growth. Partnered with engineers to design and test the proof of concept, leveraging Generative AI to align resumes with job descriptions accurately and efficiently. Led the go-to-market strategy, assembling a skilled team and creating features to s
Senior Technical Recruiter
Supermicro Computer Inc.
Sep 2022 - Jun 2024 (1 year 9 months)
Managed full-cycle recruitment for technical roles, hiring 80 engineers over 18 months and achieving a 95% offer acceptance rate. Applied innovative sourcing techniques including GitHub, Boolean search, and LinkedIn Recruiter for senior-level positions. Partnered closely with hiring managers, managed offer negotiations, and enhanced talent acquisition processes in SuccessFactors using UML diagrams
Product Manager, Talent Acquisition
NTT Data
Jun 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 6 months)
Designed and managed programs to train 400 EURES Advisers on recruitment best practices across Europe. Developed reports to monitor recruitment efficiency and data quality using analytics tools. Enhanced the candidate application process by introducing personalization, real-time updates, and interactive support features while implementing data protection measures to ensure compliance with personal
Business Process Analyst
Altran
Jan 2018 - May 2018 (4 months)
Directed efforts to enhance HR processes and redefine recruitment methods. Improved sourcing networks and adopted proactive strategies targeting student talent.
Co-founder, Subject Matter Expert
SkillBarn
Sep 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 3 months)
Co-founded SkillBarn, utilizing semantic search technology for better job-candidate matching. Employed machine learning to analyze job descriptions and enhance candidate screening through AI.
Product Owner
NTT Data
Jan 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years 8 months)
Defined the vision for the Resume Editor and Job Seeker Dashboard on the EURES job portal, increasing new accounts by 30%. Handled communication with LinkedIn to enhance platform features and user engagement.
Talent Acquisition Manager
Cronos International
Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 (1 year 11 months)
Expanded the company by adding 80 full-time employees, building a 40-person team from scratch in less than a year. Optimized sourcing networks and implemented proactive candidate sourcing methods.
Senior Technical Recruiter
Luxoft
Sep 2004 - May 2011 (6 years 8 months)
Managed high-volume recruitment, hiring over 800 engineers in six years. Designed referral and satisfaction programs, improving retention rates.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Bucharest
Bachelor of Arts, Law
Studied the fundamentals of law.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
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