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Robert Allen
Engineering Assistant at Texas Department of Transportation
Robert Allen is a seasoned professional in the field of talent acquisition and human resources with extensive experience in the tech industry. He currently serves as the Vice President of Talent & Engagement at GitLab.1
Career Highlights
Current Role: Robert Allen has been the Vice President of Talent & Engagement at GitLab since April 2021. In this role, he oversees Talent Acquisition, Learning & Development, Onboarding, and company-wide engagement strategies, including internal communications for GitLab globally.1
Previous Positions: Prior to joining GitLab, Robert held significant positions at Atlassian:
- VP, Global Head of Experience & People Operations (July 2020 - April 2021)
- Global Head of Talent Acquisition (February 2017 - July 2020)1
Before Atlassian, he worked as:
- Head of Global Recruiting, GTM, Technology and G&A at Red Hat
- Senior Manager roles at SunGard Consulting Services
- Various positions at Accenture, including Recruitment and HR Project Manager for North Africa1
Skills and Expertise
Robert Allen's career trajectory demonstrates his expertise in:
- Talent acquisition and management
- Global recruitment strategies
- People operations
- Employee experience and engagement
- Leadership in tech companies
Additional Involvement
Robert is also an advisor for Code2College, supporting their mission to increase the number of minority and low-income high school students entering STEM fields. He also serves as an advisor for HackerRank.1
Language Skills
Robert is proficient in multiple languages:
- Dutch (native or bilingual proficiency)
- French (native or bilingual proficiency)
- English (native or bilingual proficiency)1
Robert Allen's diverse experience and leadership roles in prominent tech companies highlight his expertise in talent management and people operations on a global scale.
