Hello, I am

Adriana Toma

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I am a Freelance Talent Sourcer. I am specialized in finding and placing qualified candidates in technical positions, such as software developers, data scientists, systems administrators and other positions that require specialized technical skills.

About me.

I'm a Tech Talent Sourcer with a background in HR and software implementation.

Back in high school, I studied computer math using Pascal and C++ programming languages. But at that time, coding wasn't my thing so I moved on to work in the HR industry for 10 years. My roles included being an HR Generalist and Payroll Specialist before transitioning into implementing HR software for an IT company.

When COVID-19 hit, I decided to resign from my job and travel around the world for a year. During my travels, I became fascinated by new technologies such as blockchain technology, data science, and other cutting-edge developments.

That's when I started diving deep into tech hiring - learning about various IT positions along with different programming languages and frameworks. In addition to this knowledge base, I also gained expertise in sourcing candidates through websites like LinkedIn, GitHub, Reddit or Stack Overflow where developers often hang out.

I find my work fulfilling as I have the opportunity to help both companies and candidates achieve their goals.

Contact Me

Tech recruiting solutions.

Frontend Developers

HTML
CSS:Bootstrap/Tailwind/Foundation/Bulma
JavaScript:React/Vue.js/Angular/jQuery
TypeScript:Angular/NestJS

Backend Developers

JavaScript:Next.JS/Node.JS/Express.JS
PHP:Laravel/Symphony/CakePHP
C#: .net
Java:Spring/Hibernate/Struts/GWT
Ruby:Ruby on Rails/Sinatra
Python:Django/Flask/FastAPI/Pydantic/Keras
SQL:Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL/MSSQL

Fullstack Developers

Frontend and Backend

Mobile App Developers

OS app developers
Android app developers

Blockchain Developers

Solidity / EVM
Java
Python: Machine Learning/AI
C++
Go
Rust
JavaScript
Kotlin

What I do?

Create Attractive Job Ads for Techies

Software developers want to know what they will be working on and what is expected of them:

💎 That's why, I work closely with the hiring manager to review and clarify the job description

💎 I also make sure to highlight the purpose of the project, the company mission and what are any opportunities for learning and growth within the organization

💎 When it comes to creating job ads, I strive to make them modern, clear and attractive to techies. Check them out in the Open roles section.

Source Tech Talents

My sourcing strategy includes job postings, sourcing on websites and being active in the tech community:

🎯 I'm active on recruiter platforms like LinkedIn, Dice, Indeed and I'm also sourcing on niche websites where developers spend time like GitHub, Stack Overflow, Quora, Reddit etc

🎯 I am active in tech groups across different platforms like Discord and Telegram

🎯 I am also partnering with other recruiters to share leads and work together on searches.

Engage with candidates

Prompt and timely communication is essential in today's fast-paced world:

🤝 I use modern communication channels and allow candidates to choose their preferred method of communication

🤝 I personalize my communication with each candidate, instead of sending generic emails

🤝 I consider candidates even if they don't have all the required qualifications, as long as they are willing to learn new skills

🤝 I stay in touch with candidates throughout the process and provide feedback when possible.

Interview and Screening

My goal is not only to find the right fit for the company, but also to help candidates get the job:

🌱 I learn about the technical requirements of the job to evaluate candidates better

🌱 Instead of following a fixed interview structure, I adjust my approach to each role and personality of the candidate

🌱 I help candidates present themselves and their skills to the hiring manager in a clear, summarized and attractive way.

Testimonials.

Adriana worked in my department during her time at Kellogg's as an HR/Payroll advisor and I've always known her as an extremely professional and reliable person. She is persistent and disciplined with a very high level of customer focus. She will always try to find the best approach for her customers and provide great service. I can definitely recommend Adriana as a reliable business partner.

Martine Van Campenhout

Leadership Coach, Trainer and freelance HR Consultant at Authentic Talent BV

Adriana gets a full recommendation from me - calm, collected, knowledgeable and respectful of both policy and human practice, she is great, well rounded HR professional. We worked together during some of the most challenging moments of a large HR transition and I will always remember her ability to work under pressure, her calm attitude in the face of adversity and her ability to handle difficult stakeholders with ease.

Rob Lewis

EMEA Talent Marketing Strategist at Kyndryl

“If you’re looking for a person to guide you through your transformation journey, then Adriana is it“. I worked with Adriana for several years and she was a consummate professional at all times and she was always there to help out. She was a pleasure to work with and I have the highest recommendations to anybody looking for a pleasant personality to work with an excellent Tech Recruiter.

Kurt Mercelis

Freelance Project Manager

Adriana is reliable, persistant, trustworthy and has a big drive in getting things done. She has a can-do attitude, will analyse cause and effect and always needs to understand the ´why´. She speaks fluently English and Dutch. As a person she is really nice to work with, sweet, kind and with a great sense of humor. I can recommend her as a professional partner.