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What if your technical interviews didn’t just find great coders but amazing teammates who stick with you for the long haul? In this session, I’ll share how we achieved an 80%+ employee matching success rate over five years at BreezoMeter (where no employee quit or was fired) and three years at Imagen (where no team member has ever quit).
You’ll learn how to design interviews that evaluate more than just technical skills, create a hiring process that fosters long-term retention, and spot the signs of both exceptional candidates and potential mismatches. Whether you’re scaling a startup or refining your team, this session provides actionable strategies to build stronger, happier teams.
Key Takeaways:
The Art of Soft Skills Evaluation: Learn how to assess communication, collaboration, and adaptability to ensure candidates thrive beyond technical contributions.
Building Retention from Day One: Design a hiring process that creates lasting loyalty and sets employees up for long-term success.
Red Flags and Green Lights: Identify subtle signals during interviews to predict both potential mismatches and stellar hires.
Who Should Attend:
R&D managers, team leads, and anyone involved in hiring technical roles who wants to build high-performing teams and improve retention.
With over 18 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a seasoned Head of Engineering at ImagenAI, a cutting-edge startup that leverages AI to optimize image editing and processing. I have a proven track record of driving innovation, building robust solutions, and leading high-performing teams.
At ImagenAI, I oversee the engineering vision, strategy, and execution, while assembling top-tier talent and fostering a culture of agility, collaboration, and excellence. I am passionate about creating sleek and secure architectures that meet both business and engineering goals, and delivering exceptional user experiences that delight our customers. As a Technion MBA graduate and a recognized thought leader in Israel's tech scene, I have a unique blend of technical, business, and communication skills. I host a popular podcast and speak at various events, where I share my insights and expertise on topics such as cloud computing, AI, and UX. I also mentor and educate thousands of developers through my online courses and community initiatives. I am always eager to learn new things, challenge myself, and make a positive impact in the world.