Dan Griffin is an experienced business and talent acquisition professional, currently serving as a Senior Business Program Manager in Azure Core at Microsoft since July 2024. Griffin's expertise includes operational initiatives concerning headcount, establishing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and collaborating with Global Talent Acquisition. Previously, Griffin held various roles at Microsoft, including Director of Talent Acquisition, where significant successes included leading a global recruitment team and orchestrating a headcount growth strategy that resulted in the hiring of over 2,500 employees. Additional experiences include talent consulting for a stealth AI startup, technical recruiting at Google and Amazon, and a foundational role in business development at Insight Global. Griffin holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Management from Western Washington University.