Aaron Burriesci

Division Director @ Nelson Connects

About

STRATEGIC STAFFING LEADER | TECH & ENGINEERING TALENT EXPERT | TEAM BUILDER | RETAIL & VMS & WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS AUTHORITY With 25 years of success in the technical recruiting industry and more than 20 years leading and developing high-performing teams I’ve built a reputation for delivering results while building cultures where top talent thrives. As Director of Technology Staffing, I lead agile, customer-focused teams across sales, recruiting, and operations—both onshore and offshore—serving clients ranging from fast-growth startups to enterprise-level VMS and MSP environments. I specialize in contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire placements within IT, engineering, and emerging tech sectors. One of my proudest achievements is the exceptional tenure and loyalty of the teams I've led. I invest deeply in people—mentoring, upskilling, and creating clear paths for growth. This commitment has resulted in consistently low turnover and the cultivation of highly productive teammates within my organizations. Whether it’s scaling a delivery model, improving operational efficiency, or building enduring client partnerships, I bring a hands-on, growth-oriented leadership style that fuses strategy, execution, and people development. If you're looking for a staffing partner who delivers with both performance and purpose let’s connect.

Country

United States

City

San Jose

Industry

Staffing & Recruiting

Skill

Technical Recruiting, Contract Recruitment, Recruiting, Team Building, Human Resources, Leadership, Consulting, Temporary Placement, Management, Sales, Interviews, Talent Acquisition, Internet Recruiting, Training, Customer Service, Applicant Tracking Systems, Staff Augmentation

Experience

Division Director

Nelson Connects

2018-4 - Present · 8 yrs 6 mos

Silicon Valley and Beyond

As Director of Technology Staffing at Nelson Connects, I lead a high-performing team of recruiters, business development professionals, and operations specialists across both onshore and offshore functions. With over 25 years in the technical staffing industry and two decades in leadership, I bring deep experience in delivering flexible workforce solutions that span contract, contract-to-hire, and direct hire. My division serves some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking companies in the country—including industry leaders in autonomous vehicles, enterprise software, biotech and life sciences, healthcare systems, and financial services. Our clients range from venture-backed innovators to public sector institutions and global tech powerhouses. My team and I are highly skilled in: • VMS/MSP partnership management at scale, supporting complex, high-volume staffing models • Project-based talent delivery, workforce scaling, and recruitment strategy for enterprise transformation initiatives • Cultivating long-term relationships with top talent in engineering, IT infrastructure, security, cloud, QA, product, and UX • Hiring and developing exceptional recruiting and sales professionals with industry-leading retention We combine deep market insight, speed, and precision to help our clients succeed—and our candidates thrive.