I believe the best teams are built on more than just skills—they’re built on the trust and precision that come from a truly great match. I take the time to really understand the human side of your technical goals, focusing on finding people who don't just fill a gap for now, but become a long-term part of your success. With a background in Psychology and over 20 years in the talent space, I’ve learned that the most successful growth happens when you combine hard data with a down-to-earth, "sharing is caring" approach.

From interns to senior managers—with a deep focus on senior specialists—I provide the market expertise needed to find your missing piece.

The Scale-up Chapter: Agility & Growth

In the fast-paced world of scale-ups, I specialize in building "from the ground up" with speed and precision.

• Embedded Recruitment Partner: As Founder of People Essential, I’ve partnered with dbt Labs ($4.2B Series D) to expand their engineering presence across Romania and Ireland.

• Hyper-growth Expertise: At Bitpanda, I've managed recruitment across five European countries for Software Engineering, but also specialized Blockchain and CyberSecurity roles while supporting standardization of the interview processes for the entire organization.

• Current Focus: I now provide recruitment and talent advisory services for scale-ups, launching streamlined hiring engines that align with modern product cycles.
  

The Big Tech Foundation: World Class Standards

I've spent over a decade mastering high-standard talent ecosystems, learning how to maintain quality at a massive global scale.

• Adobe: Led R&D recruitment across ten countries, hiring 300+ engineers and introducing standardized technical assessments.

• Google & Fitbit: Managed complex engineering hiring across EMEA and Asia, facilitating the talent operational integration post-acquisition.

• Ecosystem Building: Championed DEI initiatives and partnered with tech communities like Codette, ROSEDU, Java User Group and B DevOps to help share knowledge and foster inclusive growth

Diana Preda: Helping teams scale with a human touch