Andre Chien

Highlights Awards

• Lead end-to-end recruitment for mid-to-senior roles across Engineering, Manufacturing, IT, Sales, and Marketing functions, partnering with multinational corporations and rapidly scaling local companies.
• Manage the full hiring lifecycle, including requirement analysis, talent mapping, sourcing strategy design, competency-based interviews, offer negotiation, and onboarding support.
• Build long-term strategic partnerships with clients by delivering market insights, salary benchmarking, hiring trend analysis, and advisory on talent strategies.
• Successfully placed 40+ professionals across software development, hardware engineering, R&D, product management, and commercial functions.
• Developed 10+ new clients from scratch, spanning AI startups, EMS manufacturers, Martech companies, and SaaS providers.
• Recognized for strong stakeholder communication, problem-solving ability, and consistent delivery in time-critical, confidential, and niche technical searches.
• Mentor junior consultants and contribute to internal best-practice sharing on sourcing strategies and candidate engagement.

Highlights

• Co-managed an RPO project with a colleague, successfully hiring 10+ R&D professionals within six months, with 7 placements personally delivered.
• Successfully led the hiring efforts for a US-based green and smart energy solutions startup, helping them build their Taiwan team from the ground up within two months.
• Completed multiple senior-level and leadership searches, including:

o Global electronics manufacturing leader — AI Server System Architect & R&D Manager

o Global electronics manufacturing leader — AI Server Power R&D Lead

o Leading international lifestyle retail brand — Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

o Industry 4.0 solution & system integration provider — QA Engineering Head

o Global electronics manufacturing leader — Motor Driver R&D Senior Manager (India Site Director)

o Global electronics manufacturing leader — Energy Storage Product R&D Manager

o Global electronics manufacturing leader — Motor Driver Manufacturing Senior Leader

Awards

• 2022 Best Newcomer
• 2022 Q2 & Q4 Top Biller
• 2023 Q4 Top Biller
• 2024 Q3 Top Biller

• Founded and operate a private music studio providing customized guitar, bass, and ukulele instruction for beginner to intermediate learners.
• Manage all aspects of business operations, including curriculum design, student development, branding, marketing, and customer relationship management.
• Built a loyal and long-term student base by delivering personalized teaching methods, strong communication, and high-quality learning experiences.
• Managed various arrangement and production projects by understanding client needs and delivering tailored musical results.
• Business development: negotiated and launched group music programs with several corporations and community organizations.
• Demonstrated entrepreneurship, self-management, and the ability to build a sustainable business from the ground up.

Highlights

• Specialized in recruiting software engineers— including but not limited to BE, FE, QA, SRE, DevOps, MIS, System Analysts, Software Developers— as well as project managers for clients across various industries.
• Responsible for a major global tech company's Taiwan TVC hiring project.
• Delivered both high-volume and niche technical hiring through talent mapping, industry research, and targeted sourcing strategies.
• Supported clients in refining job descriptions, interview frameworks, and employer branding to attract suitable candidates.
• Strengthened relationships with hiring managers through proactive communication and timely candidate delivery.

Highlights

• Developed three new clients from scratch within six months.
• Successfully hired three R&D engineers for the global tech company's Taiwan TVC project.

• Provided administrative and operational support to senior executives, including meeting coordination, document preparation, scheduling, and process organization.
• Assisted in cross-department communication, project tracking, and internal reporting to improve operational efficiency.
• Responsible for internal L&D planning and execution, including corporate training, professional courses, and team-building activities.
• Built strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills that later supported a successful transition into recruitment consulting.

• Worked as a production assistant and artist coordinator at a record label, supporting artists during studio recording sessions and managing promotional activities in Taiwan.
• Attended a short-term music production and arrangement program in the United States, strengthening technical and creative capabilities.
• Conducted intensive music workshops across Asia, teaching short-term guitar and performance courses in Beijing, Harbin, Malaysia, and Japan.
• Developed cross-cultural communication skills and adapted teaching methods to diverse student groups.