Who We Are
Our Principles Behind Every Workstream
Our approach is guided by four principles that ensure every hire, process, and partnership delivers measurable value.
Time
We streamline every step of recruiting to keep your process moving, reducing delays and helping you hit critical headcount goals faster.
Integrity
Clear expectations, open communication and no hidden fees. We act as an extension of your team and keep you informed every step of the way.
Knowledge
With 20+ years in tech recruiting, we bring market insight and proven methods to ensure you hire the right talent for the right role, every time.
Measurability
Track cost-per-hire, time-to-fill, and pipeline health with transparent reporting, so you can see exactly how your hiring investment is performing.
Leadership
Meet our team
Alex Pires
Founder & Managing Director
Alex’s career blends intelligence, strategy, and talent acquisition to deliver meaningful outcomes for technology companies worldwide. He began his career conducting Human Intelligence collection for global strategic operations within the Department of Defense, where he honed the ability to understand people, assess complex situations, and deliver on mission-critical objectives.
Inspired by his government service, Alex transitioned into the private sector, focusing on talent acquisition for the software industry. For more than 20 years, he has worked alongside founders, executives, and talent leaders at startups, growth-stage, and enterprise companies; serving as a strategic advisor and building scalable approaches to help them navigate hiring challenges with confidence.
This journey ultimately led to the creation of ISC Workstream, a model designed to bring clarity, partnership, and predictability to the hiring process.
Sabrina Batista
Global Director of Talent
With over 19 years at ISC, Sabrina is a cornerstone of the team and a trusted partner to clients worldwide. She has successfully led complex, global recruitment initiatives, coordinating projects with many moving parts and ensuring they run seamlessly from start to finish.
Sabrina is known for her ability to build strong, lasting client relationships — taking the time to understand their goals and translate them into impactful hiring strategies. As a leader, she not only manages teams but inspires them, bringing energy, focus, and a commitment to excellence to every engagement.
Sandrina Coelho
Director of Talent
Sandrina has dedicated her entire career to talent acquisition, joining ISC 17 years ago as an intern and growing into a trusted advisor for clients across industries. Her positivity, empathy, and consultative approach have been key to her success — helping clients feel supported and confident throughout the hiring process.
She is particularly skilled in sourcing and placing Technical and Professional Services talent, making her a go-to resource for organizations seeking hard-to-find skill sets and specialized expertise.
Laura Shaw
Director of Talent
Laura brings a fearless approach and a strong sense of ownership to every engagement, consistently delivering results for the clients she supports. She has a talent for understanding client needs and excels at guiding early-stage startups in developing talent acquisition best practices and processes that set them up for long-term success.
Her ability to balance strategy with hands-on execution makes her a valuable partner for organizations building exceptional teams from the ground up.
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