Chipo Riva
Senior Consultant
Career and education background:
With over four years of experience specialising in Sydney's tech talent market, I have successfully placed more than 150 professionals, reviewed over 20,000 profiles, and achieved a 97% retention rate.
I began my recruitment career in Software Engineering, collaborating with leading enterprises to build high-performing technical teams. Over time, I expanded my expertise to encompass the entire technology function, spanning Data, AI, SAP, Project Services, Cybersecurity, Network Engineering, and UX/UI, covering roles from graduate to executive searches. I have worked with start-ups, scale-ups, and established enterprises through both market highs and lows. Throughout this journey, I have remained dedicated to providing not just talent but also valuable market insights and hiring strategies that yield lasting results.
I made the deliberate move to specialise in Data & AI, with Data as the backbone and unsung hero of modern business and AI as the frontier shaping its future.
Today, as a Senior Consultant at Talenza, I connect organisations with the brightest minds in Data and AI. I bring a technical perspective that aligns clients' strategic objectives with candidates' aspirations. My approach ensures that each placement not only aligns technical expertise with business vision but also fosters innovation, growth, and meaningful/quantifiable impact within the business.
I'm all about the ROI.
What I’m passionate about:
Outside of work, you can usually find me hiking, traveling, or learning something new, while always finding ways to spread joy along the way.
What you can call me for:
All things Data & AI. I’m not just a recruiter; I’m a strategic partner who helps businesses and professionals navigate the evolving landscape of data. Here’s how I add value:
- Building and scaling Data & AI teams
- Sourcing hard-to-find Data Science and AI talent
- Providing market insights, salary benchmarking, and hiring strategies Or we can simply meet for a coffee to debate whether clean data is a myth or a mindset.
Two facts about me:
- I'm an official pilgrim - (Thanks to undertaking the Camino de Santiago).
- I'm a Film and TV buff
