Stephanie Kawamura

Axiom, Inc.

Stephanie Kawamura (she/her) is the Head of Operations at Axiom, Inc., a dev-ops focused startup that provides cloud-based data storage solutions for businesses.1 2 She joined Axiom in 2018 and has since played a crucial role in building the company's operations, HR policies, and benefits offerings from the ground up.2

Professional Background

Stephanie has a diverse work history in the tech industry:

2018-present: Head of Operations at Axiom, Inc.1
2015-2018: Senior Recruiting Manager at Thumbtack1
2014-2015: Senior Recruiter at Xamarin1
2013-2014: Manager of Recruiting at Edmodo1
2008-2013: Lead Search Consultant at Gravity1

Education

Stephanie attended California State Polytechnic University-Pomona from 2002 to 2007, where she earned two Bachelor of Science degrees:

Biotechnology
Chemistry1

Achievements at Axiom

As Head of Operations, Stephanie has made significant contributions to Axiom's growth:

Established the company's first benefits offerings, working with Sequoia One as a PEO partner.2
Implemented a comprehensive benefits package that covers 100% of health insurance costs for employees and 90% for dependents.2
Developed HR policies and processes from scratch.2
Managed the company's response to COVID-19 related changes and employee relocations.2

Personal Details

Preferred pronouns: she/her1
LinkedIn username: skawamura3
Email addresses: steph.kawamura@gmail.com and stephanie@axiom.co3

Stephanie is known for her dedication to creating an excellent employee experience and her ability to navigate complex HR challenges in a rapidly growing startup environment.2