May 9, 2013

Success Stories: Featured Placement – Sharad Ahlawat

Sharad  Ahlawat

Sharad Ahlawat

Recruiting Success Stories:

Featured Placement – Sharad Ahlawat

Chief Architect – Network Intelligence

 

The Director of US Sales of this Network Intelligence technology provider charged Redfish Technology with the job of finding superior technical talent for their nascent and growing US operations.

“I have now worked with Logan in both roles. One where he was helping me get a job and now when he is helping me recruit. Working with Logan has always been refreshing and a great pleasure. He is to the point, straight forward and professional. In the first attempt he matched my profile to a position that fit me like a glove and allowing me to apply my true potential. He has the expertise to match people to the right job requirements and we do not spend anytime following up and exploring possible fits with candidates who do not fit our requirements.”

- Sharad Ahlawat

Read Sharad’s recruiting success story.

 

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

January 10, 2013

Success Stories: Featured Placement – Michael Davis

Recruiting Success Stories: Michael Davis

Featured Placement – Michael Davis

RVP of Sales – Unified Communications and Work Force Optimization

The Senior VP of this successful Unified Communications company tapped Redfish Technology when he needed a Regional Vice President. A global software and IT services firm specializing in applying Microsoft unified communications, it was critical to our client to find someone with a proven telecommunications background.  Redfish directly recruited this senior-level national and regional sales executive for his solid background building and managing sales team in the UC and contact center space. 

“Working with Joanna Bradley at Redfish Technology made the difference for me in choosing Aspect. She kept the process on pace and kept me informed at all times. Joanna took a very honest approach in the evaluation of the company and how my skillsets would fit with current management.  Based on her guidance I was able to make an informed decision regarding my future. Everyone at Redfish was professional with returned phone calls, meetings held on time and most importantly made me feel they had my best interest at heart.”

– Michael Davis

Read Michael’s recruiting success story.

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

December 20, 2012

August 9, 2012

Featured Placement: Ken Oatman, Central Regional Sales Manager – Solar Equipment & Solutions

Filed under: Featured Placements,Green Energy / Clean Tech,Jobs/Employment — Tags: , , , , — Anna Mathieu - Redfish Technology @ 6:00 AM

Recruiting Success Stories

Featured Placement – Ken Oatman

Central Regional Sales Manager,  Solar Equipment & Solutions

 

Striving to be a leading renewable energy equipment and turnkey solution provider globally, the company has an unswerving commitment to delivering the highest quality and most cost-effective solar solutions. Understanding the company’s strategy and their vision of partnering to achieve their customers’ most challenging goals, when the VP of Sales needed to hire a Central Regional Sales Manager, Redfish Technology immediately knew who to look for. The role required a solar visionary, a sales management leader, and a solutions innovator.

Ken Oatman is one of those quintessential sales leaders with over 20 years of experience in Consultative Solution Selling, Key Account Management, and Channel Development. He has rich experience and a solid history of success in building business in residential and commercial PV system sales, bringing over 500 new customers to his last company. Ken is a highly organized, hands-on manager, who does what it takes to make his team and everyone else around him successful. His familiarity with the company’s solar products, his regional connections, and his tremendous knowledge of state and federal incentives made him the perfect candidate for the job.

“Greg Schreiner was meticulous with communication, follow up, and finesse while helping me land my dream job. What I didn’t anticipate is how he helped me as a career coach, which is a great service during a major life transition like changing jobs. I have referred multiple other candidates back to Redfish because it’s a quality organization.” – Ken Oatman

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

 

May 24, 2012

May 10, 2012

Featured Placement: Tung (Donny) Hsieh, Software Developer – Mobile/iPhone Marketing

Tung Donny Hsieh

Recruiting Success Stories

Featured Placement – Tung (Donny) Hsieh

Software Developer, Mobile/iPhone Marketing

 

A leading mobile retail marketing company focused on using wireless technologies to drive consumers into stores hired Redfish Technology to help them acquire top iPhone development talent. This exciting company has earned numerous mobile and innovation awards for its proprietary mobile applications, which enable retailers to communicate product, store and promotional information to their shoppers on the go. The company sought an experienced iPhone developer to round out their mobile engineering team, and sought well-honed Android, Mobile Web/HTML/CSS, and Python skills, as well as Mobile Application graphic design experience.

Tung (Donny) Hsieh is a very bright and well-educated IOS developer. He has 2 years of iPhone development experience and more than a dozen apps in the Apple Store. Donny has a Master of Science in Bioinformatics and Computational Biology from University of South Florida and both a Bachelor of Science Engineering in Computer Engineering and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Tulane University. He came highly recommended by previous managers for his quality technical skills, excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, and effective teamwork.

I have known and worked with Beth Cliff for two years.  She is full of enthusiasm and passion. Beth deeply observes and understands the insight between the candidate requirement and the technical need of an organization.  My past working experience with her was just simply phenomenal and spectacular. She responded to all my questions in detail and clarified my concerns about the organization and opportunity that helped me to make the right decision promptly. Now, I am very happy with my position and still excited about it. I will definitely continue working with her in the future.” – Donny Hsieh

For more Redfish Technology Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

March 15, 2012

Featured Placement: Shelly Shen, Project Finance Analyst – Solar Technology

Featured PlacementShelly Shen

Shelly Shen,
Project Finance Analyst
Solar Technology

 

 This leading global electronics company reached out to Redfish Technology to find a Solar Project Finance Analyst. The Solar Division is a growth area of the company, and the Director of Strategy relies on this position to provide strategic financial analytical support. The ideal project manager candidate would have experience in utility-scale solar and performance of due diligence, while demonstrating excellent communication skills and customer satisfaction orientation. The solar team produces world-class products and technology and is a global leader in solar cell production. It was imperative to find a match for the company’s technical needs and its strong culture of dedication to improving people’s quality of life and a commitment to innovation, quality, value, and design through advanced technology.
 
Redfish recruited Shelly Shen for her solar and energy industry tenure and for her well-honed skills working with customers and bankers on financing solar energy projects. Shelly is obtaining her CFA, and is very familiar with state and federal incentive programs, possesses proven quantitative analytical and research skills, and expertise in financial modeling and pricing. Shelly has an impressive track record in her positions within a Global Fortune 500’s Green Energy Project Finance Department and previously at a leading global energy company as a Financial Analyst and Commercial Associate. She has an M.B.A. from Texas A&M and a B.S. in Finance from the well-reputed Shanghai University of Finance and Economics.

Working with Ryan Thomson at Redfish Technology has been a great pleasure. He is very active, diligent, and easy to work with. He communicated with me constantly to work together toward the position and update the information as it changed. In addition, Ryan went out of his way in helping and advocating for both my needs and company’s needs. He also follows up with candidates regarding the position afterwards. I enjoyed working with Ryan and consider him a close colleague from my experience.” – Shelly Shen

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

February 23, 2012

Featured Placement: Patricia O’Hear, Software Engineer – Web Applications

Featured Placement

Patty O’Hear

Patty O’Hear

Patricia O’Hear,
Software Engineer Web Applications
Integrated Workplace Management System

 

This privately owned global enterprise real estate software company tasked Redfish with finding a Software Engineer to grow their global development team. The company is on the leading edge of advanced Web 2.0 development and has been recognized as the fastest growing Integrated Workplace Management System on the Software Magazine’s Software 500 List and on Gartner’s Magic Quadrant. This career development opportunity requires collaboration with the global Development team, Quality Assurance and Client Support to bring new functionality to market and resolve client defects.

Patty found Redfish online through our extensive industry recruiting presence and dialed in on this opportunity. A recent graduate from Roger Williams University, she has a BS in Computer Science and a solid history of Java programming throughout her academic career. Patty has demonstrated excellent creative solutions-oriented thinking, leadership, teamwork and communications skills. She, and her co-author Thy Nguyen, were published in 2010 “Computer Forensics and Combating Cyber Crime”, following her presentation at the National Council for Undergraduate Research (NCUR) Conference, Missoula, MT. Patty led a team through a year-long senior project winning 2nd place the WERC competition, an international consortium for environmental education and technology development, in Las Cruces, NM; and winning 3rd place in the Roger Williams University Academic Showcase.

Working with Beth from Redfish was amazing. She was understanding, dedicated, and knew exactly what I was qualified for. I could not ask for a better job to start my career right after graduating. The job offer was between me and another person and Beth pushed me through into the position. It’s nice to know someone put so much time and effort into ensuring that I got this job and that I was happy even after my hire. I have learned so much already and continue to grow excited about my job every day. I am extremely grateful to Redfish and Beth for helping begin an amazing career.” – Patty O’Hear
 

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

November 17, 2011

Featured Placement: Mohan Bhan, Chief Technology Officer – Ultra Thin Film Solar Energy

Featured Placement

Mohan Bhan

Mohan Bhan

Mohan Bhan,
Chief Technology Officer 
Ultra Thin Film Solar Energy 

 

When this rising 3rd Generation Solar start-up needed top industry talent, the CEO reached out to Redfish based on excellent industry recommendations. Incorporating nano structured photovoltaic cells to increase the total daily power output of solar modules, this exciting company’s mission is to provide clean, safe, renewable energy at a price that rivals conventional non-renewable electricity sources. The company recently closed series A-2 financing and plans on raising $25M in a Series B round next year. Chosen by AlwaysOn as one of the GoingGreen Global 200 winners for leadership amongst its peers and game-changing approaches and technologies that are likely to disrupt existing markets and entrenched players.

Dr. Mohan Bhan is an industry veteran with rich technical and business operations experience of more than 22 years spanning across Semiconductor and Solar Industries. Redfish identified his broad experience in operations and thin-film technologies, and an extensive technical background in device engineering, modeling and processing for improving the solar cell conversion efficiency. Mohan has a Ph.D. in Applied Physics: Semiconductor/Thin Film Technology, and a B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Applied Physics and Electronics.  He has authored 13 US patents and 23 research publications. In his last position as VP of Engineering, at Moser Baer Solar Limited, he led technical manufacturing operations, successfully designed and managed the production of large area a-Si thin film photovoltaic modules. Previously, he worked for 13 years at various management capacities at Applied Materials, Santa Clara, CA.

It has been a wonderful experience working with Greg at Redfish. Greg first interviewed me on the next challenge that I was looking in the next role. He later presented and introduced me the role of CTO at Bloo Solar and gave me the opportunity to interview with the company. I am glad that this has worked out the very best in my interest.” – Mohan Bhan

 

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

October 20, 2011

Featured Placement: Richard Brangenberg, Commercial Project Manager – Solar Integrator

Featured Placement

Richard Brangenberg,
Commercial Project Manager 
Solar Integrator 

 

The COO (Founder and President) of this full-service solar electric system integrator asked Redfish to bring our expertise and resources to bear in the hunt for a proven Commercial Project Manager. This well-funded, privately held company develops, builds, and operates distributed solar power systems typically ranging from 250KW to 10MW each. The company strives to be the best commercial and residential solar electric installation company in the Tri-State area; and several hundred installations later the company’s installations include some of the most attractive residential systems and some of the largest commercial systems in the metropolitan area. The position requires a strong contractor/sub-contractor project and relationship management background.

Richard Brangenberg has a long history in construction project management, demonstrating success in commercial, industrial, medical, institutional and solar industries. He has proven results in construction administrator and project management, managing multiple projects simultaneously, utilizing strong project and people skills, and driving cost effective solutions.  With over a decade in the industry, and with a wide range of installation types and conditions, Rich has consistently shown the ability to deliver projects on time and within budget. Additionally, his knowledge of local contractors and solar rebates and regulations, made him ideal for this role.

There is an increasing demand for employment solutions today that offer strategic integration to accelerate the process.  In my opinion, Redfish went “over the top” for me there-by creating a pathway to achieve my maximum potential.  They did this with respect for the individual, a commitment to excellence, and a rejection of mediocrity.  Redfish ensured that all of their interactions benefitted parties and that both individual and company felt as if they “won”.” – Richard Brangenberg

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

September 22, 2011

Featured Placement: Victor Nassar, Director of Sales Channel Development – 3D Conceptual Software

Victor Nassar

Victor Nassar

Featured Placement

Victor Nassar
Director of Sales Channel Development
3D Conceptual Software

 

The VP of Sales for the Americas asked Redfish to locate top sales talent for this award- winning 3D Modeling Software firm. The company has enjoyed tremendous growth worldwide as engineers and manufacturing organizations leverage the technology to drive efficiency and decision making. The company is privately-held and VC-backed with a solid management team and very clear aggressive growth targets. As the company has moved from early adopters to major installations, the company wanted to reinforce their internal sales management to focus on expansion of the sales channel and ensure the broadest reach. As such, the talent priority was hiring an experienced and entrepreneurial Channel Sales Manager with the skills to excel in a fast-paced early-stage environment.

Redfish identified the unique skills, education, and successful track record of Victor Nassar, honing in on his results-oriented channel business development experience and extensive history of creating new business and managing teams and organizations with record-setting sales and revenue. Victor has put together sales teams by recruiting for performance, training for achievement and coaching for high closure rates and forecasting accuracy. He has driven dramatic territory sales growth achieving 120% of plan and 155% year-over-year with multi-million dollars in annual software and services sales. Victor has a solid technical background and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. 

“It was my pleasure to work with Joanna Edwards during my quest to find the next opportunity in my career.  Joanna was very professional and respectful of my time and career achievements.  She worked very hard to match my qualifications with the opportunities that she had available.  Unlike other recruiters, she followed up on time, returned calls, communicated properly and coached me through the interview and salary negotiation.  I felt that I was dealing with a professional company and a professional recruiter.  She was well prepared and understood the needs of the companies she represented.  She gave me great advice that helped me secure my new position.” Victor Nassar

 

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

August 25, 2011

Featured Placement: Steve Fasano, Application Engineer – 3D Conceptual Software

Steve Fasano
Steve Fasano

Featured Placement

Steve Fasano
Application Engineer
3D Conceptual Software

 

 
Working with the Technical Services Manager of this well-recognized 3D Conceptual Modeling Software firm, Redfish was tasked with recruiting top application engineers who are both highly technical and comfortable working with clients. The company’s market includes the engineering and manufacturing sectors, providing tools to achieve greater efficiency and facilitate quicker decision making. The application engineers are expected to perform pre and post sales and marketing activities, and work directly with prospects and customers in high-pressure situations. The role requires strong analytic, organizational, and communication skills, and a culture of doing whatever it takes to achieve the highest customer satisfaction. This privately-held and VC-backed company offers a dynamic environment and tremendous growth.

Identifying and attracting the right multi-dimensional candidate was a challenge that Redfish relished. Steve Fasano was directly recruited for his unique skill set. He has a long CAD track record with a depth of experience in products such as SolidWorks/ProEngineer. In addition to his Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from Boston University, he minored in Business Administration, and he received several honors. During this academic career he was an advisor as well as a teaching assistant. In his professional career he has had successful tenures as application engineer where he utilized his well-developed communication skills to establish and manage customer relationships, connect with prospects in sales presentations, and provide quality training and consulting services to clients.

“Working with Redfish Technology was seamless. Joanna helped me find a position based on my past experience and future goals that I couldn’t have found on my own. Setting up the initial interviews was no stress at all, and the rest is history. The team at Redfish is definitely one that I want in my corner.” – Steve Fasano

 

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

August 15, 2011

Featured Placement: Phil Dean, Director Customer Relations – Computer Games Industry

Phil Dean

Featured Placement

Phil Dean,
Director Customer Relations
Computer Games Industry

 

Redfish Technology was referred to the VP of Finance by the Director of Product Development when this exciting video gaming equipment company was ramping up. The company develops and markets ultra-premium video gaming equipment for the hardcore gaming community and has spectacularly tripled revenue over the past couple years. As a core aspect of the Company’s competitive advantage is its customer service organization, recruiting a Director of Customer Relations was one of the most crucial hires. The process required great care and scrutiny to find someone with expertise and passion for the client experience.

Looking for someone with a career of client service excellence, Redfish knew an avid-gamer and an expert in both customer support and diplomacy was right on target. Phil Dean, offers over 18 years in dedicated customer service. He has built and managed efficient and productive support teams in E-commerce. Phil has consistently achieved record-high customer satisfaction rankings. He is a respected builder and leader of customer-focused teams, with the ability to instill a shared, enthusiastic commitment to customer service as a key driver to reach company goals. Phil was a British diplomat, and has served in key customer support management roles in various entertainment industries.

“Working with Rob Reeves was a great experience.  On the first initial contact I had a great grasp of the key qualities that the video gaming equipment company needed.  Rob kept me in the loop all the way and gave great advice on the type of questions to ask and tips in answering the questions that could come my way.  Rob even helped in negotiating my compensation which I was very happy with.  I would certainly work with Rob again.” – Phil Dean

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

June 6, 2011

Featured Placement: Nitin Shah, MES Engineer – Solar PV Manufacturing

Nitin Shah

Nitin Shah

Featured Placement

Nitin Shah,
MES Engineer
Solar PV Manufacturing

The Director of Information Technology Services of one of Redfish Technology’s top clients targeted hiring an MES Engineer as a priority. The company is a leader in the monocrystaline silicon space for high efficiency solar cells. This company is well-funded, privately held, and growing aggressively. With over a billion dollars in backorders, it was important to fill this position with the right talent expediently. The MES Engineer position is responsible for operation of the plant floor Manufacturing Execution Systems. Candidates would need a bachelor’s degree in computer and a strong background in working with MES & Statistical Process Control (SPC) applications. Responsibilities include managing the MES system integrators and future upgrades, enhancements and change control.

Redfish found a self-starter with rich experience in developing MES systems from scratch (coding, designing, architecting, implementation, managing contractors). Nitin’s objective is to bring operations processes and automation to cutting edge. He offers solid experience including ERP integration, production planning, warehouse and supply chain process automation, machine controls, quality management, warehouse, inventory, purchasing, manufacturing maintenance management and planning (order fulfillment), as well as process control re-design and planning. Nitin has a degree in Electrical Engineering as well as coursework in finance and project management and certification in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. 

“It has been a great experience to work with recruiter Greg Schreiner at Redfish Technology. He is prompt, reliable and personable. Greg did a great job in understanding my expertise and career objectives, and matching me up with this fantastic opportunity at a dynamic company. He made the whole process very smooth, from initial interviewing to negotiating the offer. I am loving this job and would highly recommend Greg and his greentech team at Redfish.” - Nitin Shah

 

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

May 16, 2011

March 23, 2011

Featured Placement: Subrat Nayak, Electrical Engineer – Electric Vehicle Technology

Subrat Nayak

Subrat Nayak

Featured Placement

Subrat Nayak,
Electrical Engineer
Electric Vehicle Technology

 

The CTO of this well-reputed electrical vehicle technology company reached out to Redfish to find an electrical engineer for their cutting edge development team. The right person needed relevant experience in logic, embedded and mixed signal systems; experience in battery management techniques and design for automotive environments was also highly desirable. Role is responsible for schematic design of microcontroller, logic, and mixed signal electronic circuits and digital and analog electronics design and development. The position offered equity and the opportunity to work with a pioneering and visionary team.

Redfish connected with Subrat and honed in on his extensive electrical engineering education as well as his initiative and leadership experience on multiple vehicle machine projects. Subrat has an MS in Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics and Controls), an MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering, and a Bachelor’s of Technology in Electrical Engineering.  Subrat has skills in autonomous sub-battery charging systems, embedded firmware, digital design and hardware experience with analog, digital and power electronics. He has also worked on electrical system design improvements in robotics, and led the electrical teams of SubjuGator 2010, and the Human Powered Submarine. The skills came together beautifully and there was a great cultural match with the company.

“Greg from Redfish called me within 12 hours of me applying for the job opening, he was very friendly and at the same time professional, he gave me a very clear picture of the position and the company which helped me prepare myself for the phone interview. He never left me assuming or guessing anything – right from the phone interview to the in-person interview and through signing the offer letter, he was there to clarify my concerns, and he made sure that everything was well planned on the employer’s side and everything was conveyed to me clearly. Above all, the role and the company was a very good match to what I was looking for.” Subrat Nayak

 

For more Redfish Technology Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

February 24, 2011

Featured Placement: Douglas Sandlaufer, Senior Project Development Manager – Commercial PV Project Sales

Douglas Sandlaufer

Douglas Sandlaufer

 

Featured Placement 

Douglas Sandlaufer,
Senior Project Development Manager
Commercial PV Project Sales

  

The VP of Sales of one of Redfish Technology’s top clients opened a role for a Project Development Manager. A privately-held Solar Integrator, this developer, builder, and operator of distributed solar power systems handles 250KW to 10MW projects at $1M to $40M each. Their hiring objectives focused on finding the right senior sales talent to grow the commercial side of their business. Candidates needed a proven track record of capital project sales and account growth, as well as expertise in solar technologies, costs and savings opportunities, finance vehicles, and renewable technologies and energy efficiency markets. 

Redfish sought and identified the successful sales experience that Douglas had built over his career in residential, commercial, and government energy efficiency and solar photovoltaic systems. He repeatedly demonstrated the ability to grow and manage the sales pipeline, and played a critical role in his tenure as VP of Sales in taking a previous solar employer public. In addition to his sales savvy and industry connections, Douglas’ technical expertise and engagement in product development makes him a very valuable asset. 

“I wanted to take a minute to express a special thanks to you for your most professional attention to my placement. It was 100% your personal approach and your tenacity that made me open my eyes to this opportunity. Every step of the way was a positive one when I spoke to you. I am sure that Redfish is honored to have you represent them on a daily basis. – Thank you again.”- Douglas Sandlaufer – Harness the Sun! 

  

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

February 18, 2011

Featured Placement: Matthew Grabczynski, TechOps Support Coordinator – Remote Connectivity Software

Matthew Grabczynski

Matthew Grabczynski

Featured Placement

Matthew Grabczynski,
TechOps Support Coordinator
Remote Connectivity Software

 

RedfishTechnology was enlisted to locate an experienced TechOps Support Coordinator for a leading online remote connectivity software company. The role requires responsibility for administrative functions within the Technical Operations department, ordering and tracking equipment and software, provisioning and tracking telephone lines, answering the TechOps Help line and directing callers to appropriate technicians, providing timely and accurate communication with users and management and maintaining accurate documentation.

Redfish recruited Matt directly, identifying that his combination of experience and education as a winning combination. He had 4 years of help desk experience in college, including a SQL background creating tables, and was in the process of getting his A+ Certification. He has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems & International Business. Matt is a polyglot, has had organizational leadership experience, and possesses a battery of technical skills.

“From the moment Beth at Redfish called me about this job, her warmth and dedication were obvious. She guided me through the entire process, from first contact to my first day on the job. She kept me informed and ensured that everything went smoothly as possible, even after I had received the job offer. I’m extremely pleased with my new job working for a wonderful company and am very grateful to Redfish and Beth!” – Matt Grabczynski

For more Featured Placements, see the Employer pages on the Redfish Website.

142 N. Milpitas Blvd. Milpitas, CA 95035, 408-475-8260 • 360 Thames Street Newport, RI 02840, 401-398-2929 • 416 S. Main Street Hailey, ID 83333, 208-788-8260


Login