Daniel Lopez 

I found my niche and pursued education, which led me through two bachelor’s degrees, to an MBA in H.R. Management and, eventually, an M.S. in Information Technology. While continuing my education, I began my H.R. career at a biotechnology organization that created filters for blood products, among other items. Working at Whatman allowed me to work for an international organization. I got my first experience working with colleagues in China and Germany on an employee relations program I had created for our U.S.-based facility. From there, I moved to the D.C. area. I worked for Booz Allen  Hamilton, a large federal contractor in their security and defense divisions. This began my career in federal contracting, and through the years, I have worked for a few other federal contractors and run my own consultancy firms.

My career in HR started with a combination of on-the-job learning and formal education. I gradually worked my way up, gaining experience in various HR roles and industries. My dedication and expertise were recognized by other organizations, who approached me with job offers, even when I hadn’t applied to them initially. This recognition and the opportunities it brought further fueled my passion for HR and my commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Twenty-four years later, I have been the Vice President of Human Resources for several years and managed several teams of H.R. professionals. I’ve since expanded my reach to begin an HR consulting firm, a blog, and authored some books.