About

Hey! I’m that security nerd who somehow ended up in Executive Search & Tech Recruitment after an MBA (life’s funny that way). My tech journey kicked off at 15 - blame it on too many hours playing MTA San Andreas, Minecraft, and Team Fortress. What started as me just messing with game mods snowballed into server hosting, then system admin stuff, and before I knew it, I was neck-deep in cybersecurity. Classic case of “one thing leads to another,” right?

What I’m Up To

Right now, I’m cooking up something super exciting with Glide — imagine a wild mashup of AI and talent hunting (and yes, it’s as thrilling as it sounds!). Ever since I jumped into the recruitment game, I’ve been chatting with tons of candidates, and let me tell you, many of them feel like they’re wandering in a maze without a map. Companies are rolling out these fancy Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) that are packed with features, but candidates often find themselves feeling a bit like deer in headlights. They’re missing out on crucial market data, compensation insights, and all those nifty resources that could really give them a leg up in their job search. It’s like they’re trying to navigate a complex puzzle without all the pieces, and I’m here to change that!

That’s where Glide comes in! It’s my creative playground for reimagining how we spot and evaluate tech talent while giving candidates the tools they need to navigate the job market like seasoned pros. Plus, Glide is my perfect excuse to dive into building and refining Loop C1 (Cognitive 1), which is a key part of Glide’s backend. Both Glide and Loop C1 are my weekend and post-work adventures, evolving into fascinating experiments in machine cognition that keep me on my toes. My mission? To create a platform that levels the playing field, arming candidates with the insights and resources they need to not just survive, but truly thrive in this competitive landscape!

And yes, those green squares aren’t just for show — they’re a badge of honor in my ongoing love affair with code!

My Background

My journey has been anything but linear:

• Started at 15, messing around with LUA and Java, making mods for games like MTA:SA and Minecraft
• Got tired of my game servers getting DDoS’d, so naturally learned network security to fight back
• Found my way to 0x00sec, VX Underground, HackerSploit, various IRC chats, and Reddit (where I became known as ‘xedro’), falling down the rabbit hole of malware analysis and exploit development
• Built a cloud computing and cybersecurity company with an online friend from my gaming/security days (ended up being my best friend till date), helping small to medium agencies with their complex tech problems, eventually selling it to a major Canadian investment bank
• Took a detour through an MBA to level up my business understanding (surprisingly fell in love with it)
• Found out I had a knack for spotting amazing technical talent
• These days, I work with Korn Ferry (global organizational consulting and leadership advisory firm) headhunting exclusive, top-tier talent for critical leadership roles in Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Aerospace & Defence, and Enterprise IT sectors, specializing in AI/ML Leaders, Infrastructure Architects, Technical Directors, and Engineering Managers (exploring opportunities in these areas? Drop me a line on LinkedIn/X - always excited to connect with exceptional talent)
• During weekends and midnight coding sessions, I build AI systems that think differently about how we assess tech skills - combining deep technical understanding with human intuition to spot exceptional talent

Current Obsessions

These days, you’ll find me diving into a few exciting projects:

• I’m developing Loop C1’s advanced cognitive architecture. It’s all about creating a framework that mimics how humans think, making machines smarter and better at understanding us.

• I’m also building AI systems that really get technical skills. I want to create tools that can accurately assess what people can do and help connect them with the right opportunities.

• Balancing AI innovation with human-centered recruitment is another focus. I believe technology should enhance the hiring process while keeping the human touch alive, so I’m working on ways to make that happen.

• I love exploring the intersection of technology and talent assessment. I’m all about finding new ways to evaluate skills that highlight individual strengths instead of just relying on traditional metrics.

• Lastly, I’m into automating market research and intelligence. I’m developing smart algorithms that can sift through tons of data to spot trends and insights, helping businesses make quicker, informed decisions.

Each of these projects reflects my passion for blending technology with human insight to create solutions that really make a difference.

How I Think

The coolest stuff happens when you mix different worlds together. My journey from modding games to hunting tech talent has shown me that the best ideas often pop up in unexpected places. It’s like how Formula 1 pit crews changed hospital procedures, or how bird migration patterns helped improve search algorithms. The best innovations come from connecting dots that others might overlook.

“Things just happen to happen. They don’t happen because they’re supposed to.”

— Benjamin Hoff, The Tao of Pooh

This resonates with me because I see my experiences as a tapestry, where each thread adds to a richer understanding of the world. Like a crew of skilled chefs crafting a gourmet dish, I value adaptability and collaboration, blending diverse ingredients to create something extraordinary.

I’m intrigued by emergent behavior—how complex systems can show patterns that aren’t obvious at first. By bringing together different perspectives, we can unlock creative solutions, much like stars forming from cosmic dust.

I find inspiration in the interconnectedness of everything. Just as ecosystems thrive on relationships, our ideas grow when we link seemingly unrelated concepts. Principles of design thinking—like empathy, ideation, and experimentation—can boost not just products but also personal growth and community building.

In a world that often focuses on specialization, I celebrate polymathy—drawing knowledge from various fields. The most transformative ideas come when we challenge the status quo and explore the spaces between established norms.

Ultimately, I embrace the philosophy of possibility—seeing every challenge as a chance to grow. Whether it’s blending artificial intelligence with human creativity or learning from nature, I’m all about pushing boundaries and finding innovative solutions together. Let’s turn the complexity of our world into something beautiful.

Beyond The Keyboard

When I’m not geeking out over code:

• Sharing tech stories that don’t put people to sleep
• Coming up with new ways to spot tech superstars
• Translating tech-speak into human
• Adding my two cents to conversations about where work is heading

Let’s Talk

Always down to chat about:

• Where AI’s headed (besides world domination)
• How recruitment’s getting a tech makeover
• The path from gaming to cybersecurity (a classic Gen-Z gateway to tech)
• Building cool stuff that makes hiring smarter

Find me on my social channels. Fair warning: I can talk about this stuff for hours.

Remember: In a world where everyone’s trying to fit in a box, it’s pretty cool to be the one connecting the dots between different boxes. Whether that’s bridging tech and business, or helping AI understand human potential.

Let’s make hiring smarter, one wild idea at a time. 🚀