James Sutherlin

James Sutherlin is a seasoned recruiting professional with extensive experience in technical recruitment and talent acquisition. Currently serving as the Director of Technical Recruiting at Upwork since September 2018, James oversees multiple teams responsible for sourcing top talent in Engineering, AI/ML, Product, and more, across domestic and international markets. Previously held leadership and senior recruiting roles at notable companies such as Syelo, SurveyMonkey, Proofpoint, Cloudera, Apple, Yahoo Inc., NetApp, Modis, and netPolarity, showcasing a robust track record in building and managing recruitment processes and fostering collaboration within the recruiting community. James is also a founding member of Syelo, an exclusive network of top-tier recruiters.