Vetted Operations Professionals in California

“Software engineering candidate who built a compiler-like Python tool to translate between Python code and UML-style diagrams (and back). Also has hands-on AWS experience building a distributed pub/sub system using services like Lambda, API Gateway, ELB, WAF, VPC, and DynamoDB, plus ML projects using Kaggle datasets (e.g., diabetes risk analysis).”

“Program/operations leader with Booz Allen Hamilton experience turning around a near-canceled Millennium Challenge Account Indonesia procurement-training contract by implementing train-the-trainer, mentorship, and KPI/dashboard-driven execution. Currently supports the CFO organization at Berkeley Lab, translating high-level strategy into people/process/technology/governance plans with an executive operating cadence.”

“Sourcing/procurement professional with Accenture experience supporting telecom infrastructure expansion, owning RFQs through delivery and managing 12+ vendors. Known for strong supplier performance management (scorecards, KPIs, corrective actions) delivering ~97% on-time material delivery while cutting expedited freight 13% and avoiding ~AUD 500K in delay costs; also brings supplier onboarding and capability/capacity assessment experience from Nestlé and Accenture.”

“Early-stage investor sourcing/outbound professional who started at Brie ~2 weeks ago and is already driving high-volume outreach via LinkedIn Sales Navigator and cold email (100–200 emails/week), resulting in ~10 investor meetings and additional warm responses. Tracks pipeline in Google Sheets and provides daily activity/response/follow-up updates to the CEO; plans to expand sourcing via Angel Partner.”

“CRM/project management professional with RAPP experience supporting AT&T consumer campaigns, combining high-volume campaign execution with data-informed optimization. Notable for leading a 140-version direct mail/email program under urgent timelines, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and using incrementality analysis to refine targeting and improve revenue impact.”

“Video editor with 15+ years of experience across major NLEs (Premiere, Final Cut, DaVinci, Sony Vegas) and a strong focus on longform YouTube retention through pacing, audio, and recurring hooks. Produced end-to-end, graphic-heavy weekly content for the Ditto Music Channel (self-filmed/edited/narrated/scripted), contributing to a library of 30–40 videos reaching ~5K–200K views each.”

“Procurement/supply chain leader at Boshi Pets supporting North America new product launches and building Vietnam/Taiwan supply chains. Uses KPI-based supplier scorecards, virtual audits, and commodity/FX/logistics indicators to manage cost and risk. Drove a systems-enabled forecasting/process change (IWM integration) that improved supplier on-time delivery to 95%+.”

Fitz Harris

Screened

Senior Sound Designer/Audio Editor specializing in podcast and film post-production

Los Angeles, CA8y exp

“Audio editor/mixer and music editor working on the Something Scary podcast’s weekly ~30-minute suspense/true-crime horror video component, where they shape tension and narrative beats through precise music editing, dialogue pacing, and strategic use of silence. Pro Tools–centric, template-driven workflow with automation, subtractive EQ, bussing, and loudness targeting to deliver consistent mixes at high volume and iterate quickly based on producer notes and audience retention.”

STEFANIE BARTRA

Screened

Senior Retail Buyer specializing in apparel and footwear merchandising

Fullerton, CA17y exp

“Senior-level fashion buyer specializing in seasonal footwear, with demonstrated results driving +22% YoY growth (700K+ pairs; $16.8M revenue) through assortment, pricing, and inventory strategy across store and e-commerce. Experienced in vendor cost negotiations at SKU level, OTB/line planning, and executing cross-functional brand repositioning initiatives while coaching junior buyers into promotions.”

Kumar Shashi

Screened

Senior Program & Operations Manager specializing in AI, semiconductor NPI, and regulated manufacturing

Palo Alto, CA12y exp

“Operations and customer-facing leader with deep last-mile logistics expertise from running a critical extra-large Amazon logistics hub end-to-end (inventory accuracy, throughput, yard efficiency), including scalable process improvements adopted across Amazon XL sites. Strong cross-functional and partner management (DSPs/carriers, engineering ops) with rapid incident resolution and VOC-to-product translation (geofence/map fixes). Also demonstrates land-and-expand growth motion from Cisco, expanding a standardized software platform across multiple global sites.”

Ramon Villacorta

Screened

Senior QA & Live Ops Configuration Manager specializing in console and mobile games

Culver City, CA14y exp

“Game industry QA tester with several years of experience supporting multiple AAA titles, including multiplayer ownership and work spanning pre-alpha through gold master and post-launch updates. Known for proactive edge-case exploration—e.g., finding and documenting a late-stage crash tied to a mission timer interaction—backed by strong evidence capture (video, crash dumps) and thorough verification/regression practices.”