David Howlett

David Howlett is a seasoned Talent Acquisition and Recruiting Leader with over 15 years of experience in attracting, developing, and retaining IT talent, specializing in Machine Learning, Deep Learning, AI, Data Science, and Automation.

He has a strong background in leadership and hands-on recruitment of IT professionals, from VP and EVP levels to C-suite executives, and he excels in collaborating with organizational leadership to shape recruitment strategies in cutting-edge technologies.

David has worked at Macy's, the leading department store chain in the US, which has a widespread presence with over 800 stores in 45 states and an impressive annual sales figure of $27 billion.

His skill set includes organizing and facilitating technology-focused events such as Meetups, Hackathons, and STEM fairs to engage with industry professionals and foster talent development.

David Howlett pursued a BBA in Finance from Hofstra University, laying a solid foundation for his career in the recruitment and staffing domain.

His professional journey includes roles such as Sr. Manager, IT Talent Acquisition at FocusITstaff, Director of Global Recruiting & Staffing at PIC Group (a Marubeni Company), Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition at Macy's, and Recruiting Manager at Staffing Technologies.