Attracting and Retaining Technology Talent

Tampa Bay is home to a number of software and technology companies, all of whom have difficulty find the .net, Java, and C++ developers they're seeking. Angie Short, owner of Source Select Group, a Tech Recruiting firm, and Betsy Irizarry, Chief Human Resources Office for PMSI, will talk about how to overcome these challenges and create an environment that attracts high tech talent to Tampa ... and keeps them here! This is a hot topic for a lot of people, so we look forward to see you in May!

Featured Speaker(s)

AngieAngela Short is the CEO and Owner of Source Select Group, a leading Technology Staffing and Recruitment firm in Tampa Bay. She has extensive Technology Staffing and Recruiting Industry Experience. She is considered a thought leader in the Staffing Industry and has held positions at every level from Recruiter to Executive Leadership.

Angie’s greatest contribution is her strength in gaining clients trust and earning their respect. She understands the Technology Industry and the challenges faced with recruiting and retaining top Technology Talent. Beyond that she is known for listening and her ability to offer advice, share ideas and help form creative solutions to hiring and retaining talent.

BetsyBetsy Irizarry builds successful human resources and economic value strategies for organizations. As Chief Human Resources Officer for a mid-sized, nationally based organization, PMSI, Inc., Betsy is responsible for the company’s human and intellectual capital and facility management.

Her knowledge in the healthcare and professional services industries, coupled with her strong leadership skills have contributed to her high degree of success in management, building business partnerships and strategic planning initiatives. She is a bilingual professional and her experience extends to training, organizational development, employee relations, payroll, benefits, talent acquisition and compensation. She has led PMSI to receive the Gold Fit-Friendly Award and a finalist for the 2012 Healthiest Employer Award. Betsy is the award recipient of the “2013 Most Powerful and Influential Women” from the Florida Diversity Council.