Vadim Shekhtman

Evaluator
DISC Type : Cds

Executive Recruiter at LinkedIn via Search Wizards at LinkedIn

United States

Overview

Vadim is an executive search and AI technical recruiting leader with experience at GitHub and Deloitte. He specializes in AI and GenAI talent acquisition, successfully filling 90% of search requests with high offer acceptance rates. Colleagues describe him as diligent, insightful, and knowledgeable. He studied at The University of Texas at Dallas.

There is no publicly available information about Vadims personal life or hobbies beyond his professional certifications and work history.

As the founding recruiting lead for the Deloitte AI practice, he personally delivered up to 70 strategic hires annually and scaled the teams output by 400%.

Personality Overview

Fast But Analytical

Hard To Convince

Thorough Evaluator

They focus on the results, but can still be quite procedural and analytical about how to get there  They have a unique set of diverse traits where they are decisive and methodical but can sometimes be extra cautious and skeptical They are not very likely to become strong advocates of your product or service

Topics They Care About

GenAI Talent Acquisition
He focuses on recruiting for GitHub’s Copilot and holds multiple GenAI certifications from Databricks, Google, Vanderbilt University, and others, showing deep expertise.
Executive Leadership Hiring
He leads C-Suite and VP level talent acquisition at GitHub and previously managed Principal and Managing Director recruiting for several practices at Deloitte.
Diverse Hiring Initiatives
He has a proven track record of sourcing diverse candidates, with 58% of his executive hires coming from underrepresented backgrounds.

Media Appearances

Vadim has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Executive Recruiter at LinkedIn via Search Wizards at LinkedIn
12-2024 - 6-2025
Executive Recruiting at GitHub
Executive Recruiting at CodePath
Executive Search and AI Technical Recruiting Leader at Deloitte

Education

Marketing from Stephen F. Austin State University
Business Administration and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas

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Exp : 1 Location : United States Job Level : Junior Designation : Executive Recruiter at LinkedIn via Search Wizards at LinkedIn
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Insights For Selling To Vadim

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘the ROI of this’, ‘X% more’ etc.
  • Showcase your competitive superiority clearly when possible or address it at the minimum
  • Showcase how you can impact results but also make sure that you share detailed information too

DONT's

  • Avoid making strong statements, instead invite them to agree with you by asking them questions
  • Avoid too much small talk, just a few formal pleasantries should be fine
  • Avoid inviting them for any social interactions until you have built some rapport with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Vadim is

  • ROI matters the most to them, followed by process and finally proof of results
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Vadim

  • They might hesitate a little, but will go ahead and say no when necessary (or asked)

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Vadim move?

  • They are unlikely to move very fast, especially when it comes to new products or services
  • Can Vadim take some risk or not?

  • They have relatively low risk-appetite and are not very likely to go for something unproven and risky

You And Vadim

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