Katleho Lebepe-Byrd

Experience

1. Technical Recruiting Manager

   Nelson Connects

   Feb 2023 — Present · US

   As a Technical Recruiter, I focus on placing top talent across a broad spectrum of industries—including software engineering, IT support, QA, product marketing, data science, AV/IT operations, and quality and manufacturing. I specialize in translating complex technical needs into successful hires, whether for contract, direct hire, or project-based roles.My strength lies in recruiting for high-impact positions such as Android engineers, C++ developers, DevOps professionals, Python developers, quality engineers in regulated manufacturing, and AV technicians supporting autonomous vehicle R&D. I’ve partnered with both early-stage startups and Fortune 500 companies, navigating diverse and fast-paced hiring environments across sectors like autonomous vehicles, medtech, semiconductors, and enterprise SaaS.My specialties include deep recruiting experience across: • The Analytics / Modern Data Stack • ELT tools (Fivetran, Airbyte, etc.) • Data Warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, etc.) • Data Transformation tools (dbt) • Business Intelligence platforms (Looker, Sigma, etc.) • Business applications I’m known for my ability to: • Partner closely with hiring managers and stakeholders to refine role scope and improve speed to hire • Translate highly technical job requirements into compelling candidate outreach strategies • Guide candidates through complex interview processes and build lasting relationshipsHandle full-cycle recruitment across technical and functional roles with equal precision