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Graydon Klassen

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Senior Talent Development Partner: Engineering at LinkedIn
📍 San Francisco, California, United States

Graydon Klassen is a Senior Talent Development Partner for Engineering at LinkedIn, specializing in upleveling technical teams. With a deep background in talent acquisition, he implements development processes for global engineering communities. He holds a BA from Colgate University and is described by colleagues as an "empathetic" and "efficient" professional.

Originally a Canadian and St. Louisan, Graydon relocated from NYC to the West Coast for his role at LinkedIn. He is a dedicated family man, often sharing moments with his wife, two daughters, and their Labradoodle, Sherlock Bones. His family is a central part of his life.

He created and facilitates a "Low Code/No Code" coding workshop for his colleagues at LinkedIn.

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Experience
14 Years
Current Role
Senior Talent Development Partner: Engineering
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
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Talent Development
His career has evolved from pure talent acquisition to focusing on developing and upleveling existing engineering teams at LinkedIn.
Engineering Culture
He partners with LinkedIn's global engineering community, focusing on team building, skill development, and performance management to foster a strong culture.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Senior Talent Development Partner: Engineering
LinkedIn
4-2021 - 8-2023
Talent Acquisition Manager: Data Science & Talent Development Facilitator
LinkedIn
4-2020 - 4-2021
TA Engagement Manager: LinkedIn Recruiting For Good
LinkedIn
8-2016 - 4-2021
Senior Technical Recruiter
LinkedIn
6-2014 - 5-2016
Lead Recruiter
Jobspring Partners
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Education
2009 - 2011
BA
Colgate University
2008 - 2009
Political Science & Philosophy
University of Kent
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