Rik Avalos is a seasoned Recruiting and Human Resources professional with more than 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry of Silicon Valley. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a unique blend of empathy, calmness, and collaborative negotiation skills, always considering all stakeholders. Rik has successfully navigated through roles at prestigious companies like Barclays (now Blackrock), early Google, Cisco/WebEx, Tesla, LendUp, Neuralink, Outdoorsy, and Livongo. His expertise lies in full-cycle recruitment, boasting a vast network of professionals and a deep knowledge of the industry. Rik's friendly demeanor, passion, and proficiency in cold calling, sales, client relationship management, business development, and recruitment across various sectors set him apart in his field.