Ben Schumer is a highly experienced technical recruiter and employer branding expert with an impressive background of leadership roles in expanding companies, including Oscar Health, Canary, and Cockroach Labs. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Advertising and Business from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and he developed his skills further by studying College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program at Christian Brothers High School.

Before joining Cockroach Labs as a Senior Technical Recruiter, Ben had his own consulting business and served as a Senior Manager, Technical Recruiting at Oscar Health, where he oversaw recruitment efforts, managed the hiring process, and optimized the candidate experience. As a seasoned technical recruiter, Ben is dedicated to building and nurturing relationships with candidates, enhancing workforce diversity, and improving organizational performance.

Ben has also held positions as Lead Recruiter at Seamless, Senior Technical Recruiter at Spotify, Senior Technical Recruiter at Princeton Information, Senior Technical Recruiter at Enterprise Engineering, Inc., and Senior Legal Recruiter at Elaine P. Dine. Outside of work, Ben enjoys exploring the latest industry trends, finding innovative solutions for complex hiring challenges, and staying up-to-date on best practices for employer branding and recruitment marketing.