Technology

Senior Director of Engineering, Intel

OVERVIEW

Intel is a household name for a reason. They’ve created revolutionary technology that has enhanced the lives for people around the globe. By embedding intelligence in the cloud, network, edge and every kind of computing device, the company unleashes the potential of data to transform business and society for the better. Inspired by Moore’s Law, the company continuously works to advance the design and manufacturing of semiconductors to help address the world’s greatest challenges.

CHALLENGE

Intel needed a technology leader to integrate engineering for the company’s largest ever acquisition. Additionally, this leader needed to develop hardware platforms for the company’s Visual Cloud Computing and other critical data-centric businesses. This hire would also oversee an international team and would be responsible for helping shepherd the company’s cultural, technology, and methodology transformation. In short, this hire needed high-level engineering skills in combination with intuitive and dynamic leadership skills. A tall order!

RESULT

When we were engaged, the company had been looking to fill the position for two years, using both internal and external resources. In fact, by the time we started work, the company had given up on filling the position. Once on board, we got right to work. Using a focused Q&A methodology, we found the ideal candidate within a month’s time. The new hire hit the ground running. Through hard work and sheer talent, he won Intel’s highest quality award for driving sustainable and repeatable systems and processes. He knew what it took to engineer success.