Meet the Team
Firas Sozan
Chief Executive OfficerBefore starting Harrison Clarke, I had eight years of experience in the recruiting industry. I always focused exclusively on “DevOps” recruiting even before “DevOps” entered the mainstream.
Evan Santi
DirectorI joined Harrison Clarke for a different approach to recruiting. After recruiting for a year before joining the company, it became evident that I wanted to be part of something bigger, the opportunity to drive a firm towards success.
Juliette Shone
Head of People and OperationsI joined Harrison Clarke from a career in Banking as an Executive Assistant. I was excited at the prospect of joining a rapidly expanding startup to lead the People and Operations Department.
Benjamin Broomfield
Managing AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a graduate looking for my first role. I wasn’t expecting much from my first position as I thought it highly unlikely I would find the right fit on the first try.
Qasim Shah
Managing AssociateAfter graduating from university, I knew that the two things I wanted from my first job were: a company whose mission I believed in and an environment that allowed me to grow incredibly quickly on a professional and personal level.
Mirco Colonna
Head of Design and BrandingI am a multidisciplinary designer and creative director working at the intersection of digital product design and brand identity. Over the past ten years I have been designing brands, products and experiences for clients such us BMW, Cisco, IKEA, Mayor of London, Samsung, Nokia & United Nations.
Clara Gasso
Senior AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a graduate looking for my first role. Harrison Clarke has given me the opportunity to become part of a company whose culture is built upon shared goals, and that will support me through my own success and development journey.
Francisco Madrigal
Senior AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke with the prospect of being part of an entrepreneurial environment where I can learn and grow. I find myself extremely lucky to be able to work with a dynamic team full of expertise. I am now looking forward to continuing to develop and contribute to the team.
Abigail Burge
AssociateHarrison Clarke stands out for its drive, transparency, and teamwork. After graduating, I knew I wanted to join a company that promoted hard work and growth, and Harrison Clarke does just that.
Abby Samuelson
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke due to my deep belief that you are only as successful as the people around you push you to be.
Debi Mustafaj
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke from a career in Education. Upon meeting the team, I realized that Harrison Clarke is where I want to be. The interview process was totally unique and unlike any other I had experienced. Harrison Clarke is filled with authentic, ambitious individuals that truly care about
Maicee Neering
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a recent graduate looking to find a career rather than a job. At Harrison Clarke I am surrounded by people who will support and push me to be the absolute best I can be.
Will Buxton
AssociateAfter serving as the recruiter of my internship program for two years while in college, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in recruitment after graduation. I was drawn to Harrison Clarke because of their mission, goals, and supportive environment. Harrison Clarke is truly a special place.
Marco Macchiavello
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a university graduate with a passion for the world of technology and business. At Harrison Clarke, I am surrounded by a team who not only share this same passion with me but also embody the qualities of grit, humility, and discipline.
Katie Peterson
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a recent graduate because of how highly integrity and discipline are valued at this company. The interview process helped me to solidify the reasons behind my own drive and I quickly recognized the inspiring drive within the whole team.
Simba Short
AssociateHarrison Clarke is unique for its collaboration, forward thinking, and integrity. After graduating University, I knew I wanted to be at a company with an intense passion for getting the little things right, and Harrison Clarke does just that.
Firas Sozan
Chief Executive Officer Before starting Harrison Clarke, I had eight years of experience in the recruiting industry. I always focused exclusively on “DevOps” recruiting even before “DevOps” entered the mainstream. When I moved to San Francisco in 2015, I quickly noticed a shift in the technology landscape and a gap in the market. That gap was DevOps recruiting expertise.I founded Harrison Clarke with the vision to build the only DevOps/SRE recruiting firm across the United States. That same vision remains true today and will always be our goal. Beyond that, our promise to the market is to provide excellent customer service, excellent quality and attention to detail, and, finally, unconditional care and attention to each one of our clients, candidates, and everyone that works at Harrison Clarke, today and for years to come.
Evan Santi
Director I joined Harrison Clarke for a different approach to recruiting. After recruiting for a year before joining the company, it became evident that I wanted to be part of something bigger, the opportunity to drive a firm towards success. My mindset has always been that I wanted to be part of a company that will allow me to retire early. I have found that firm.You don’t join Harrison Clarke to do recruiting; you join Harrison Clarke to do Harrison Clarke. The platform we are provided here gives us the opportunity to have an enjoyable experience with a fantastic client/candidate pool. Harrison Clarke taught me that relationships are key, and engagement has to be human because people trust people more than brands. Harrison Clarke is all about that engagement and excellent service, an area I truly strive off.
Juliette Shone
Head of People and OperationsI joined Harrison Clarke from a career in Banking as an Executive Assistant. I was excited at the prospect of joining a rapidly expanding startup to lead the People and Operations Department. Harrison Clarke has enabled me to fulfill my career ambitions by having an inclusive culture and forward-thinking leadership.
As the People and Operations Lead at Harrison Clarke, I am responsible for internal hiring, talent acquisition strategy, people retention, and engagement. My responsibilities also include business operational excellence and efficiency. Further duties include, but are not limited to, employer branding, working closely with Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Design to empower Harrison Clarke as an employer of choice.
Benjamin Broomfield
Managing AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a graduate looking for my first role. I wasn’t expecting much from my first position as I thought it highly unlikely I would find the right fit on the first try. However, very quickly, it became apparent that Harrison Clarke was no ordinary graduate job – it was a platform for me to begin a fast-growing career surrounded by people who genuinely care about and facilitate my success.
If I wasn’t at Harrison Clarke, I wouldn’t do recruitment. In fact, Harrison Clarke isn’t a recruitment business, it’s a relationship business, and that’s what keeps me here. Decisions aren’t made in the interest of what will put the most dollars and cents in my or anyone’s pocket. Decisions are made in the interest of our clients, customers, and colleagues. You don’t get that anywhere else.
Qasim Shah
Managing Associate After graduating from university, I knew that the two things I wanted from my first job were: a company whose mission I believed in and an environment that allowed me to grow incredibly quickly on a professional and personal level. Meeting the team at Harrison Clarke and hearing how much excitement and belief they had in the mission to dominate the DevOps space and finding out how quickly they had progressed here made my decision to join super easy.I’ve heard many stories about what it’s like to do recruitment at other companies and how it can feel like a hamster wheel due to the constant focus on KPIs and cold calling. However, Harrison Clarke’s focus on the relationship instead of placement brings a new perspective to recruiting and a sense of fulfillment that I can’t imagine feeling at any other company.
Mirco Colonna
Head of Design and BrandingI am a multidisciplinary designer and creative director working at the intersection of digital product design and brand identity. Over the past ten years I have been designing brands, products and experiences for clients such us BMW, Cisco, IKEA, Mayor of London, Samsung & United Nations.
Since I started working with Firas on this project, my main goal has been to transform a corporate identity into a technology-driven brand able to engage and create lasting connections with its core audience of forward-thinking tech-savvy users. I’m excited to work with the Harrison Clarke team to create a disruptive brand for DevOps/SRE recruiting industry. My goal is to encapsulate Harrison Clarke’s approach to providing “DevOps/SRE recruiting services as they should be” through custom design applied to all brand touch-points across the website, social accounts, and online and offline marketing materials.
Clara Gasso
Senior Associate I joined Harrison Clarke as a graduate looking for my first role. Harrison Clarke has given me the opportunity to become part of a company whose culture is built upon shared goals, and that will support me through my own success and development journey.
Francisco Madrigal
Senior AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke with the prospect of being part of an entrepreneurial environment where I can learn and grow. I find myself extremely lucky to be able to work with a dynamic team full of expertise. I am now looking forward to continuing to develop and contribute to the team.
Having joined a highly specialized and motivated team, I am now excited to help build and expand the influence of Harrison Clarke. We are working daily to shape our brand around transparency, integrity, loyalty, and expertise in order to develop fruitful relationships with old and new partners alike.
Abigail Burge
Associate Harrison Clarke stands out for its drive, transparency, and teamwork. After graduating, I knew I wanted to join a company that promoted hard work and growth, and Harrison Clarke does just that. I’m excited to work with a company that already has such a strong culture.
Abby Samuelson
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke due to my deep belief that you are only as successful as the people around you push you to be. I knew right away that Harrison Clarke's team was dedicated, driven, and invested in one another's success -- precisely the environment I want to grow in, develop in, and stay in.
Debi Mustafaj
Associate I joined Harrison Clarke from a career in Education. Upon meeting the team, I realized that Harrison Clarke is where I want to be. The interview process was totally unique and unlike any other I had experienced. Harrison Clarke is filled with authentic, ambitious individuals that truly care about getting to know each member of the team. I am extremely appreciative to have the opportunity to have joined a team where my personal and career goals will continue to grow and evolve every day.
Maicee Neering
Associate I joined Harrison Clarke as a recent graduate looking to find a career rather than a job. At Harrison Clarke I am surrounded by people who will support and push me to be the absolute best I can be.
William Buxton
Associate After serving as the recruiter of my internship program for two years while in college, I knew that I wanted to pursue a career in recruitment after graduation. I was drawn to Harrison Clarke because of their mission, goals, and supportive environment. Harrison Clarke is truly a special place.
Marco Macchiavello
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a university graduate with a passion for the world of technology and business. At Harrison Clarke, I am surrounded by a team who not only share this same passion with me but also embody the qualities of grit, humility, and discipline. I am grateful to be working in an environment that pushes me to become the best version of myself.
Katie Peterson
AssociateI joined Harrison Clarke as a recent graduate because of how highly integrity and discipline are valued at this company. The interview process helped me to solidify the reasons behind my own drive and I quickly recognized the inspiring drive within the whole team. Everyone here is supportive and I am surrounded by people who inspire me.
