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# Sophie Okonkwo
Exploring how engineering teams can drive the future of tech hiring.

## About

Sophie Okonkwo explores the shifting dynamics between engineering and recruitment. She advocates for hiring models where developers and tech leads take ownership of talent decisions, moving past traditional recruiter-led approaches.

She breaks down what it takes to scale tech teams successfully. By focusing on shared accountability, she highlights how collaboration between engineering and talent acquisition builds stronger culture from the inside out.



## Past Sessions

### World Congress 2025 · July 9, 2025
Berlin, Germany
- [Code meets Culture: Engineering the Future of Hiring](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1500-code-meets-culture-engineering-the-future-of-hiring) · 30 min · 🎥 Watch recording



## Videos

- [Code meets Culture: Engineering the Future of Hiring](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1500-code-meets-culture-engineering-the-future-of-hiring) · Sophie Okonkwo


## Links

- [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophie-okonkwo/)