Misha Goretyi

Full-cycle IT Recruitment @ Toloka AI - a global AI company building a next-generation data infrastructure platform to power the entire ML lifecycle. As part of the Talent Acquisition team, I contribute to one of the most critical components of any AI company - the people behind the technology. We build scalable data solutions for machine learning systems across industries, and I focus on attracting top-tier talent to deliver on that mission. Key responsibilities: • Leading end-to-end recruitment for global roles (Europe, US, LATAM), primarily across AI, Engineering, and Product; • Partnering with Hiring Managers and leadership to define hiring needs, calibrate profiles, and execute scalable recruitment strategies; • Managing 10–15 open roles simultaneously in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments; • Leading and mentoring a team of 2-4 junior recruiters at different stages, supporting their growth and delivery performance; • Driving proactive sourcing via LinkedIn, GitHub, and advanced Boolean/X-Ray techniques; • Conducting structured HR interviews to assess motivation, cultural fit, and alignment with our AI-first approach; • Ensuring a data-driven hiring process focused on speed, transparency, and candidate experience; • Managing external agencies, vendor performance, sourcing budgets, KPIs, and funnel analytics. Roles I hire for include: ML Engineers, Data Engineers, Technical Solutions Engineers, AI Data Project Managers, Full-Stack Developers, iOS/Android Developers, Security Engineers, QA Engineers, Data Analysts, UI/UX Designers, Product Managers, and others. I’m passionate about building strong, mission-driven teams and helping people find roles where they can grow, thrive, and make meaningful impact in the world of AI. At Toloka AI, speed, clarity, and high standards matter - and I’m proud to contribute to that every day.

Full-cycle IT Recruitment @ Yandex - one of the leading tech companies in Eastern Europe, developing products used by millions every day. As part of the core Talent Acquisition team, I led full-cycle hiring across key engineering and data verticals. My role focused on closing high-impact technical roles, partnering with leadership, and driving a high-quality, data-informed recruitment process in a fast-paced and competitive environment. Key responsibilities and impact: • Led full-cycle recruitment for a wide range of tech roles, including Python / Java Developers, Android / iOS Engineers, QA Engineers, Data Engineers, ML Engineers; • Partnered closely with Hiring Managers and senior engineering leaders — from role scoping and market mapping to final offer decisions; • Leading and mentoring a small team of 1-2 junior recruiters at different stages, supporting their growth and delivery performance; • Built and executed sourcing strategies using LinkedIn, GitHub, X-Ray/Boolean search, and competitive market research; • Owned candidate experience end-to-end; • Managed 10–12 concurrent vacancies, often across different departments and with high priority and urgency; • Maintained high-quality pipelines for hard-to-fill and evergreen roles, with a focus on candidate engagement and long-term relationship building; • Collaborated with analytics teams to track hiring funnel metrics and continuously improve speed and efficiency; • Contributed to employer branding initiatives, including participation in external tech events and talent outreach campaigns; • Occasionally collaborated with recruitment agencies, setting search priorities, evaluating profiles, and aligning on timelines & delivery metrics. Notable achievements: • Consistently filled senior and niche engineering roles under tight deadlines • Improved time-to-hire by refining early-stage screening and alignment with hiring teams • Built strong trust and repeat collaboration with multiple engineering and data teams

Full-cycle technical recruitment at T1 Consulting, - the largest system integrator in Russia. Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Owned end-to-end hiring for 10–12 open roles simultaneously, covering multiple tech domains under strict deadlines. • Proactively sourced candidates through LinkedIn, Boolean/X-Ray search, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Telegram channels, Kaggle, and other specialized resources. • Conducted structured and competency-based interviews, ensuring both technical skill validation and culture fit. • Acted as a strategic partner to Hiring Managers — aligning on requirements, providing market intelligence, and streamlining decision-making. • Supervised and coordinated the work of junior researchers, improving sourcing efficiency and team productivity. • Performed labor market analysis, salary benchmarking, and competitor mapping to support data-driven hiring decisions. • Strengthened employer branding by optimizing job postings and refining candidate communications, leading to improved candidate response rates. Closed a wide range of technical and digital roles, including: - Software Development: Java, Python, C#, C++, JavaScript/React/Angular, Full-Stack Engineers - Data & Analytics: Data Scientists, Data Engineers, BI Developers, Data Analysts, ML Engineers - Infrastructure & Ops: DevOps Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Network Engineers, System Administrators, SREs - QA & Product: QA Engineers (manual & automation), Test Leads, Product Owners, Project Managers, Scrum Masters - Design & Support: UI/UX Designers, Technical Writers, Business Analysts, System Analysts, Solution Architects Impact: Consistently delivered high-quality candidates in competitive markets, successfully scaling multiple project teams. Built a reputation as a recruiter who could handle complex technical profiles while maintaining a seamless candidate experience.

Full-cycle IT recruitment in «MTS» («Big Data» Business Unit) - the largest mobile network operator in Russia. Main responsibilities were: • Drove end-to-end recruitment for 6–10 open positions simultaneously, ensuring consistent delivery under tight deadlines. • Actively sourced and engaged candidates via LinkedIn, Boolean/X-Ray search, GitHub, Stack Overflow, Kaggle, Telegram communities, and other channels. • Conducted competency-based interviews, assessed both hard and soft skills, and guided candidates through all stages of the process. • Acted as a trusted partner to Hiring Managers - providing labor market insights, salary benchmarking, and strategic advice on recruitment processes. • Owned the employer branding presence on career websites and professional platforms, including vacancy postings, direct campaigns, and candidate engagement content. • Built market research reports on salary ranges, talent availability, and competitor hiring trends, improving hiring speed and quality of decisions. Successfully closed a wide range of technical and business roles, including: - Software Development: Java, Scala, Python, C++, Go engineers - Data & Analytics: Data Scientists, ML Engineers, Data Analysts, Data Engineers, BI Analysts - Infrastructure & Ops: DevOps Engineers, Cloud Engineers, Site Reliability Engineers (SRE) - QA & Product: QA Engineers (manual & automation), Product Managers, Project Managers, Scrum Masters - Business & Support: Business Analysts, System Analysts, Technical Writers, UX/UI Designers Impact: Consistently recognized for ability to fill niche roles in a competitive talent market, build strong candidate pipelines, and provide a seamless candidate experience - strengthening the company’s reputation among IT professionals.