Nathan O'Neill

Nathan O'Neill is a Senior Technical Recruiter and Talent Advisor at Cisco, based in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area. With over 20 years of experience in IT staffing, he has a strong background in both recruiting and sales. His expertise lies in identifying business opportunities, qualifying technical requirements, and building relationships within the industry.

Professional Experience

At Cisco, Nathan has successfully managed full-cycle recruiting for IT and engineering roles, focusing on permanent positions ranging from individual contributors to director-level roles. Notably, he filled 34 technical roles in his first year and achieved a 100% fill rate for all assigned roles during his tenure. He has supported multiple hiring managers simultaneously and has been recognized for his contributions to workforce transition programs and proactive recruiting efforts in AI/ML.1

Skills and Achievements

Nathan specializes in:

• Cultivating relationships with senior management (Manager, Director, VP, CIO)
• Recruiting for software engineering, infrastructure, and functional skill sets
• Utilizing metrics and data analysis to inform sourcing strategies
• Negotiating client and candidate rates to optimize profitability

His sales background includes significant achievements, such as being a Presidents Club Alumnus and consistently maintaining high sales performance.1