Dean Da Costa
Senior Staff, Talent AcquisitionLockheed Martin
Dean Da Costa is a decorated veteran and recognized sourcing expert with more than 30 years of experience. He writes The Search Authority, one of the most influential blogs in the business. He began his career while in the military, connecting the dots from resume writing to making employer contacts for fellow service members who were entering civilian life.
Dean is a recognized leader in the areas of recruiting hacking, research and find what can't be found, possessing certifications in OSINT, Ethical Hacking, PM, Programming and more. He has spoken at numerous conferences, including Sourcecon, Talent42, and Recruiting trends. Author of The Book of Recruiting; Da Costa Style and OSINT for the Staffing World. Producer of The Search Authority podcast and the Dean Da Costa YouTube channel.
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PT —
In this fast-moving, hands-on masterclass, two of the industry’s most respected sourcing innovators—Steve Levy and Dean Da Costa—will take you inside the tools, tactics, and workflows powering today’s most effective talent sourcing teams.
This session goes beyond theory. You’ll watch sourcing happen live as Steve and Dean break down how to find, verify, and engage top talent across multiple channels—faster and with more precision than ever before. Whether you’re a seasoned sourcer or a recruiter looking to level up, you’ll walk away with skills you can use the same day.
The tools and browser extensions elite sourcers rely on right now—and how to choose the right tech for your workflow
Real-time sourcing demonstrations across platforms, profiles, and lesser-known data sources
Practical methods for uncovering hidden talent pools and candidate signals
How to validate, enrich, and confirm candidate data with speed and accuracy
Messaging frameworks that convert research into genuine candidate engagement
How to build a streamlined sourcing stack that scales with your team
Fresh strategies for staying ahead of AI-driven market shifts
Candidate markets are shifting, AI is changing the rules, and the ability to find talent in real time is now a competitive advantage. Steve and Dean will show you how the best sourcers operate under the hood—so you can take those practices back to your desk and immediately elevate your results.
Recruiters, sourcers, talent strategists, and anyone who needs to quickly identify and engage high-quality candidates in a competitive landscape.