Bridging Talent and Opportunity

We're Latin American tech recruiters on a mission.
We connect stellar LatAm talent with forward-thinking companies worldwide.

About Awana

We're a technical recruiting agency specializing in finding the right Latin American talent for companies with high technical standards.

With over 80 satisfied clients—from Fortune 500 companies to rapid-growth startups—we've established ourselves as the go-to experts in LATAM IT staffing.

client satisfaction rate
98% client satisfaction rate
successful placements
130+ successful placements
two puzzle pieces making a perfect match

Our know-how

Our vetting process goes beyond matching skills on a resume.

We match companies with professionals with the right technical abilities who share similar values, understand the product deeply, and bring a strong drive for growth.

That's what we call a perfect match.

Our Mission

We empower Latin American tech professionals to access global opportunities while helping companies find amazing talent.

Our goal?

Fostering growth, innovation, and cultural exchange that benefits everyone.

Our Values

We are allies. We listen carefully, provide the right tools, and support the growth of our team, talent network, and clients.

We are go-getters. We deliver high-quality work and embrace experimentation for continuous improvement.

We are human. We prioritize empathy and the human element in building successful relationships.

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Meet Our Expert Team

Calvin

Calvin Sedao
CEO & CO-FOUNDER

An experienced recruiter, coach, and mentor helping first-time founders overcome scaling challenges, especially when building remote teams with Latin American talent.

Mara

Mara Falconí
RECRUITING MANAGER

Software Engineer, former University professor and researcher. 5+ years of experience as Technical Recruiter at diverse recruitment companies, and Manager of LatAm technical recruiting teams.

Jairo
Jairo Suarez

TECH RECRUITER

Maria Cristina
María Cristina Ordoñez

TECH RECRUITER

Braulio Otavalo Head of AI
Braulio Otavalo

HEAD OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Javier
Javier Dutan

CRO & CO-FOUNDER

Daniela
Daniela Santibáñez

MARKETING MANAGER

Andres
Andrés Roca

VISUAL CONTENT PRODUCER

Julio Clavijo Head of Operations
Julio Clavijo

HEAD OF OPERATIONS

Awana's Social Development Goals

Making a Difference Together

By choosing Awana, you're not just partnering with technical recruiters in Latin America, you're building a more inclusive global workforce.

  • We actively work to place more women in remote roles and leadership positions.
  • We push for fair wages based on global market rates, regardless of location.
  • We enable Latin American professionals to access global opportunities.
  • We care about people having a good balance between work and life.
  • We work with groups and initiatives that support women in tech.

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