Fill critical roles faster.
With verified candidates.
Without placement fees.
Uplink combines embedded recruiting with AI-powered candidate scoring and multi-layer verification—all in one flexible service.
Ricky Perez
Bedford, TX | 214-555-1212 | ricky.perez@example.com
linkedin.com/in/rickyperezexample
Summary
Principal Software Security Architect with 25+ years of experience at the intersection of secure-by-design architecture
and real implementation — defining security patterns and building the automation, shared libraries, and platform
components that make them real. Engineering-first approach: embeds security into how teams build through paved
roads, secure defaults, and scalable guardrails in CI/CD rather than gates at the end. Deep practical expertise with
Azure, Kubernetes, container security, SSDLC, threat modeling (STRIDE), and policy-as-code automation;
experienced securing healthcare SaaS and EHR platforms handling PHI under HIPAA/HITECH.
Professional Experience
Fire Stream 08/2020 - Present
Principal Software Security Architect
Served as Principal Software Security Architect for Fire Stream Studio Cloud Platform — an Azure-anchored, NSA-regulated, cloud-native SaaS platform — operating engineering-first: defining security
Screened + Scored
Ricky Perez
Base Total Score: 84/100
Fraud / Authenticity Deduction: -4
Adjusted Final Score: 80/100
Interview Recommendation: BORDERLINE / SPECIALIZED FIT
Category Score
Secure Software Architecture & Engineering Depth 22/30
Cloud-Native Security & DevSecOps 25/25
Threat Modeling & Application Security Leadership 13/20
Principal-Level Technical Leadership 15/15
Governance, Compliance & Risk Alignment 9/10
Fraud / Authenticity Assessment -4
Bottom Line
Ricky is clearly a highly experienced technical professional with legitimate infrastructure, DevOps, cloud, Kubernetes, and platform engineering depth. The resume reflects decades of hands-on technical work and broad exposure across cloud modernization, DevSecOps automation, IaC, and production operations. However, for THIS specific Principal Software Security Architect role, he is somewhat misaligned.
Sourced
Ricky Perez | 2,714 Connections
Software Security Architect | Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
4/5 Positive Integrity Signals
Low risk
Confirmed - 6 years old
Phone
VoIP - Unconfirmed
Verified Profile - 2022
Dallas, TX - USA
IP Address
Resume
Authentic - Low Risk
Identity Verified
Trusted by fast-moving teams across SaaS, AI, aerospace, and healthcare tech since 2016
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Uplink removes these bottlenecks through targeted sourcing, structured screening, and candidate fraud detection.
Teams don't need more resumes. They need recruiting capacity.
High-growth teams all face the same recruiting challenges:
Weak Inbound
Startups review thousands of inbound resumes, but most never become qualified hires.
Resume Fraud & Proxies
Teams are flooded with AI-written resumes, proxy interviews, and inflated candidate profiles.
Time & Expense
Teams get pulled into screening, scheduling, and tool management instead of filling roles.
Accelerate Hiring
Embedded. Flexible. On-Demand.
Uplink helps venture-backed startups and growth-stage technology companies fill AI, cybersecurity, product, and GTM roles. We deploy in 24 hours and work as an extension of your team, so you can focus on shipping software and growing revenue. No long-term contracts. No placement fees.
Dedicated Sourcing and Recruiting
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Continuous Candidate Delivery
Full-Stack Developer
Tyler Paige
Strong Pass
Sanjay Patel
AI/ML Engineer
Strong Pass
Sergey Simakov
Data Engineer
Strong Pass
Lever
Ashby
Taleo
Average time-to-fill jobs
29 days
54
RPOs
35
Agencies
29
Compare Uplink to the industry average
AI Sourcing & Outreach
Screening & ATS Integration
Hire Faster
Our recruiters are backed by Uplink's sourcing stack and AI tools to drive outbound campaigns targeting high-signal candidates.
We screen candidates and integrate them into your existing stack (Lever, Greenhouse, Ashby) to manage, track, and advance pipelines.
Uplink taps into a network of 850M+ profiles. We combine this with AI resume scoring and authenticity verification to fill tech roles in 29 days.
739 new matches from LinkedIn
87 new matches from GitHub
21 new matches from Wellfound
446 new matches from Apollo
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01. Multichannel Sourcing
Beyond job boards. Into the real talent market.
In addition to job postings, Uplink uses LinkedIn Recruiter, Apollo, GitHub, and Stack Overflow to reach 850M+ profiles missed by inbound-only recruiting.
02. Candidate Calibration
Structured resume scoring.
Uplink uses AI-based scoring rubrics built around job descriptions and 20+ data points to assess fit, prioritize stronger profiles, and flag resume inflation.
Jeremiah R.
Principal Software Security Architect
Base Total Score: 91/100
Fraud / Authenticity Deduction: -1
Adjusted Final Score: 90/100
Recommendation: STRONGLY RECOMMENDED
Strengths
• Outstanding cloud-native security architecture
• Excellent production engineering depth
• Strong .NET and Python coding experience
• Excellent Kubernetes security experience
• Excellent threat modeling maturity
Weaknesses
• Slightly more Azure-centric than multi-cloud
Score Breakdown (100-Point Rubric)
Secure Software Architecture & Engineering 28/30
Cloud-Native Security & DevSecOps 24/25
Threat Modeling & Application Security 18/20
Principal-Level Technical Leadership 13/15
Governance, Compliance & Risk Alignment 8/10
787 LinkedIn connections - 2022
Resume heavily templated to JD
Resembles proxy candidates
Overseas location detected
03. Identity Verification
Not all resumes are real.
We detect AI-generated keyword stuffing, credential inflation, and proxy candidates to ensure every submission is verifiable.
04. Technical Video Screening
Live screening of every candidate.
Uplink conducts live video screens, scores interview performance, and uses AI tools to detect potential proxy risk before submissions reach your team.
Can you tell me about an SEV-1 incident where you were the incident commander - what was the first decision you made?
I assembled all the incidents, reports, and the team, and to establish a clear communication channel to contain the impact and gather data...
...the next thing I did was I detected, using the automated alert tools, like Prometheus, for the K test, Kubernetes, workspace, OpenTelemetry to…
500+ Hires
Uplink delivers real pipeline velocity, cutting time-to-fill by up to 53%. With zero placement fees, tool costs, or software licenses, we save clients up to 62% compared to agencies and RPOs.
Quantifiable Results
Delivered to 20+ startups since 2016
$17 Million
Saved in agency fees
29 Days
Average time-to-fill
<9%
Cost-per-hire
Hiring Velocity
Fill technical roles in an average of 29 days.
We reduce time-to-fill through targeted sourcing, AI-assisted candidate evaluation, live recruiter screening, and early authenticity checks. This radically compresses the resume review period, resulting in a shorter screening process and fewer interviews per hire, cutting time-to-fill by 53% compared to in-house teams.
Speed: Average Time-to-fill*
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Staffing Agencies
Contract Recruiters
Recruitment Process Outsourcing
In-House Corporate Recruiting
0 days 10 days 20 days 30 days 40 days 50 days 60 days 70 days
*Based on AI/ML, Data Engineer, and specialized software developer roles. Source: the Ashby 2026 Talent Trends Report, and macroeconomic technical recruiting benchmarks from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Cost Efficiency
Lower recruiting costs by up to 62%.
Uplink delivers recruiting capacity without the overhead of permanent headcount, software licenses, or agency fees. We integrate with your ecosystem and scale with your hiring volume. Our weekly billing model offers full flexibility, reducing your average cost per hire to just 9%.
Average cost-per-hire*
30%
25%
20%
15%
10%
5%
0%
9%
*Based on AI/ML, Data Engineer, and Sr. Developer roles. Includes salaries, recruiting licenses, tech stack, and placement fees. Source: SHRM 2026 Executive Talent Benchmarks, and the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Direct Hire Margins Index.
Uplink Contractors In-House RPOs Agencies
16%
18%
23%
25%
Placement Guarantee
Our Cost-Cap Guarantee. No Open-Ended Billing.
We stand behind our metrics. If a role is not filled by the time our accrued weekly invoices reach a 14% cost-per-hire equivalent, we continue sourcing, screening, and delivering candidates at no additional charge until the offer is signed.
Service Comparison
Compare Uplink to other services.
Uplink combines embedded recruiting, screening, verification, ATS integration, and flexible weekly billing into a single model that lowers costs and fills jobs faster than alternative talent acquisition models.
Contractors
In-House
RPOs
Agencies
Placement Fee
None
None
None
Varies
Yes
Cost-per-hire*
<9%
16%
18%
23%
25%
Time-to-fill**
29 days
37 days
62 days
54 days
35 days
Long-term contract
No
Varies
N/A
Yes
No
Onboarding time
24 hours
2-4 weeks
1-3 months
2-4 weeks
24 hours
Tech stack included
Yes
No
No
Varies
No
*Based on AI/ML, Data Engineer, and Sr. Software Developer roles. Includes salaries, recruiting licenses, tech stack, and placement fees. Source: SHRM 2026 Executive Talent Benchmarks and the Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) Direct Hire Margins Index. **Source: the Ashby 2026 Talent Trends Report and macroeconomic technical recruiting benchmarks from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).
Uplink has been an outstanding partner through some incredibly difficult searches. They made multiple strong hires in hard-to-fill roles and were easy to work with. Bottom line: you delivered results, and you did it with professionalism.
Tony Pottle
Director of Talent Acquisition, Homecare Homebase
I've worked with Uplink for the past 5 years at both Omnifi and Instacart-Caper. They are exceptionally resourceful at identifying and pre-screening talent. I continue to engage Uplink and highly recommend them to anyone in need of an outstanding recruiting partner.
John Schmit
Chief Strategy Officer, Instacart-Caper
COO, Omnifi
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Uplink filled several critical engineering and highly technical positions at E-Space that had previously been challenging to recruit for, resulting in improved team performance. Their approach fostered a positive candidate experience and reflected well on our organization. I highly recommend the team.
Volkan Sevindik, PhD
Sr. Director – 5G Core Network, E-Space
Pricing
Simple weekly pricing designed for scale.
Weekly pricing is based on hiring volume and support level, with the flexibility to move between plans as your needs change. Every plan includes embedded recruiting support, technology, sourcing, screening, and verification—without placement fees.
Getting Started
On-demand Recruiting Capacity.
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