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Hieu LiSoftware Engineer · OpenAI

Qasim was an exceptional recruiter to work with. He has a vast professional network and leveraged it effectively to connect me with opportunities that were both exciting and well-aligned with my background and career aspirations. Throughout the interview process, Qasim provided valuable advice that helped me successfully navigate several challenging interviews. He was consistently responsive, friendly, and professional in all of our interactions, and I would gladly work with him again in any future moves.

Schuyler SousaEngineering Manager · Applied Intuition

Qas was a great partner during my recent job search. He went above and beyond to ensure that I was comfortable and engaged and provided relevant and unbiased guidance at each stage in the process. Qas conducts himself with a great deal of professionalism and is a top-tier communicator and listener. Qas was also an invaluable resource during the later stages of the recruitment process, helping me to align my compensation targets with those of the employer, resulting in a favorable outcome that met or exceeded all of my expectations for my next role.

Syl CoronadoTechnical Recruiter · Arcade Dev

I’ve worked closely with Qasim for years across ML, data, and platform hiring. He understands complex technical requirements, consistently delivers high-quality candidates under tight timelines, and combines technical fluency, integrity, and execution. Multiple engineers he placed went on to make meaningful impact on their teams. An outstanding recruiting partner.

Steven HillionSVP of AI · Astronomer

I recommend Qasim for staffing technical teams. He helped me with a key hire recently, and within one week he had found me the ideal candidate, who is now one of our top engineers. He took time discussing the requirements with me, and then zeroed in on the right people within just a few days. It was a pleasure working with him!

Abhay SalpekarDirector of Engineering · Snowflake

Qasim was a true partner in building our Platform & Security team at Snowflake. He took the time to understand the technology and role requirements, asked thoughtful questions, and consistently closed top industry talent through his strong network. I look forward to working with Qasim on my next team-building adventure.

Joel GalensonFounding MTS, Architect Labs

Qasim presented me with a great job opportunity. He was very professional, quick to respond, and helpful.

Affan HussainAI Engineer, Bedrock Robotics

Qasim helped connect me to companies that matched my skills and interest and remained engaged throughout the process, helping me to prep for the interviews and discuss my thoughts on the opportunities.

Sagar ManglaniPerception Engineer, Doordash

Qasim was my recruiter for a role, and I had a great experience working with him. He stayed in constant communication throughout the process and supported me during the negotiation for the new role.

Ramon QuitalesMTS, Fireworks AI

Qasim is an excellent recruiter who was able to connect me with exciting, cutting edge companies. He was highly responsive and ensured that the interview process with hiring companies was as smooth as possible. I highly recommend working with him if you are looking for your next role.

Abhishek VenkataramanHead of Perception, Voxel AI

Qasim was a great partner in scaling our Computer Vision & ML Platform team at Voxel. He quickly understood our technical needs, brought high-quality candidates, and acted as an extension of our team throughout. His understanding of start-ups and the AI talent-market made a real difference.

Balaji NarayananVP of Infrastructure - Clari

I had the pleasure of working with Qasim to fill several positions at Clari. He quickly understood our technical requirements, articulated each role effectively, and consistently brought us top-tier talent. His proactive approach, deep industry knowledge, and ability to deliver on time, every time made him a trusted partner. I highly recommend Qasim for Infrastructure, SRE, and Platform Engineering hiring.

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