“I had the pleasure of working closely with Joshua as he led recruiting for several critical openings on my team in India, spanning Staff, Senior, and mid-level roles. Across every search, Joshua was a true partner, and the results speak for themselves.”

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What stood out from our very first conversation was how genuinely Joshua leaned into the specific needs of my team. He never treated my roles as generic requisitions to be filled. He took the time to understand the nuances of what each position required, including the technical depth, the level of ownership, and the way a person would need to operate within our team’s culture, and he translated that understanding into a thoughtful, targeted search every single time.

That diligence showed up directly in the quality and diversity of the candidates he brought forward. Joshua consistently delivered a strong, diverse pool for me to consider, which not only made my hiring decisions richer but also reflected a real commitment to building balanced, representative teams. I never felt like I was choosing from a narrow shortlist; I felt like I was choosing from the best of a wide and intentional field.

Ultimately, Joshua delivered where it matters most: he brought multiple successful team members on board. Several of the people he helped me hire have gone on to become valued, high-performing members of the team. That track record of repeatedly identifying people who not only clear the bar but thrive once they’re here is the clearest measure of a recruiter’s skill, and Joshua has it.

Beyond the outcomes, working with Joshua was simply a pleasure because of how he operates. His communication was consistently clear and proactive, and his organization was excellent. At any given moment, I had full visibility into where each candidate stood, including what stage they were in, what the next step was, and what was needed from me. That kind of transparency is rare and enormously valuable. It meant I could plan with confidence and never had to chase down a status update. Hiring can be a stressful, high-stakes process, and Joshua made it feel smooth and well-managed every time.

What I appreciated most was the sense that Joshua was invested in getting it right, not just filling seats. He cared about the long-term success of every hire and about making the process a good experience for everyone involved, candidates and hiring managers alike.

I would recommend Joshua without hesitation to any hiring manager or organization looking for a recruiter who combines real partnership, strong execution, and genuine care for both the team and the candidates. He raised the bar on what I expect from a recruiting partner, and any team would be fortunate to have him. I look forward to the chance to work with him again.

Marc Aguilar

Engineering Leadership @ Airbnb

Marc worked with Joshua but on different teams

“Joshua is one of the best recruiters I have had the pleasure of working with. Building a new team meant some ambiguous requirements, and despite this Joshua quickly filled the pipeline with qualified candidates. Throughout the process he was clear and communicative on the status of the pipeline and candidates. Thank you, Joshua!”

Lee Vogstad

Enablement and Innovation, Business Technology

Lee was Joshua’s client

“Joshua is easily the best recruiter I’ve worked with. Throughout my Airbnb interview process, he was completely transparent and kept me informed at every step, which is crucial for an anxious candidate. He was incredibly responsive to my numerous questions and clearly outlined the entire process so there were no surprises during the loop. His professionalism, combined with genuine empathy, kept me engaged and supported throughout the entire journey.”

Neel Jain

Engineering Manager @ Airbnb | Master’s in Computer Science

Neel was Joshua’s client

“I had the pleasure of working with Joshua both as a candidate and as a hiring manager. He played a key role in helping me join Airbnb, and I’ve since partnered with him to hire for my own team. Joshua has an excellent eye for talent, understands hiring needs quickly, and makes the entire recruiting process smooth and efficient. He’s proactive, thoughtful, and a true partner in building great teams. I highly recommend working with him.”

Shraddha Gupta

Engineering Leader at Airbnb | Ex-GoDaddy, Expedia, WU, Citibank

Shraddha was Joshua’s client

“Joshua was an exceptional recruiter throughout my interview process at Airbnb. He was proactive in keeping me updated at every stage, responded promptly to all my questions, and made the entire experience smooth and transparent. I truly appreciated his professionalism, responsiveness, and support throughout the journey.”

Pulkit Mittal

Software Engineer at Airbnb | Ex-Amazon SDE III

Pulkit was Joshua’s client

“Joshua was my recruiter when I joined Airbnb, and the experience was really smooth from start to finish. He kept the whole process moving quickly and had everything wrapped up in under a week. He was easy to talk to, always collaborative, and made sure I knew what was happening at every step. If you get the chance to work with Joshua, you’re in good hands. He’s the kind of recruiter who makes the whole thing feel effortless. Highly recommend!”

Shishir Agrahari

Engineering Leader | Platform Engineering | SRE, Cost Optimization & AI Enablement

Shishir was Joshua’s client

“Josh helped staff technical specialists for/on my team at Google (before he moved to Airbnb), and I found him to be a dedicated, knowledgeable & reliable staffing partner. His efforts to bring two-way transparency about roles & expectations between candidates & internal teams respectively was a very useful skill he brought to the table. I wish him all the very best in all his future endeavours.”

Navin Rao

Process & Technology Design

Navin was Joshua’s client

“In Josh, I found a very sincere recruiter, helping me source engineers at Google. He truly knew his candidates, and understood specific engineering roles that’d excite them. A great asset for any recruiting team; thanks Josh.”

Amit Singh

Quant Algo Strategy with Agentic-AI Technology · ex-Google, USA, Singapore

Amit was Joshua’s client

“I had a great experience working with Joshua throughout my interview process at Airbnb.”

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He was proactive from the beginning, responded quickly whenever I had questions, and kept me informed at every stage. He explained the role, the expectations, and the interview process clearly, which made it easy to prepare with the right context. Joshua was transparent about what the team was looking for and set clear expectations throughout the process. It was also evident that he has a high bar for hiring while ensuring candidates understand what success looks like. His knowledge of the role and the hiring process made the conversations productive. I appreciated his professionalism and the way he helped make the overall experience smooth and straightforward.

Pranav Parth

Staff Software Engineer at Airbnb | ex-Amazon | DTU

Pranav worked with Joshua but on different teams

“Joshua was instrumental in making my journey to Airbnb a great experience from start to finish.”

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Throughout the interview process, he was always approachable, transparent, and incredibly supportive, ensuring I had all the information I needed at every stage. His professionalism and timely communication made what can often be a stressful process feel seamless.

Even after I joined Airbnb, Joshua continued to be a fantastic partner, helping with onboarding and consistently collaborating to attract and hire exceptional talent. He genuinely cares about both candidates and hiring teams, balancing empathy with a sharp eye for finding the right people.

If you’re looking for a recruiter who builds trust, creates an outstanding candidate experience, and is a true partner in hiring, I can’t recommend Joshua highly enough.

Rajat Gupta

Engineering leader at Airbnb | Ex Amazon (AWS) | All things Cloud & AI

Rajat worked with Joshua on the same team

“Joshua is a highly skilled and dedicated professional who has a very strong understanding of both recruitment and technology. He is very calm, composed and always prompt with his communication. He works with a lot of passion and empathy for the candidates and truly enables them and sets them on a path to success.”

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I got an opportunity to work with him while I was interviewing for Google. Joshua was my first point of contact from Google who reached out to me for an opportunity. Joshua guided me throughout the interview process with the right way to prepare for the interview and how to do well in it. He also identified multiple opportunities for me and repositioned me for the roles which was the right fit for me. Without his guidance and support I couldn’t have succeeded. Working with him was an amazing experience.

He is a real asset for any organisation he works with.

Abhishek Anand

Senior UX Engineer at Google Ads | Agentic AI & Full-Stack Systems

Abhishek was Joshua’s client

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