🟪Tech Power Breakfast: Tech Hiring in NH: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities

Description

A candid discussion with local leaders on how tech hiring in NH is evolving, from finding and growing talent to the real role of AI and the impact of hybrid, remote, and onsite work on today's tech teams.

Thank you to our sponsors:

Jenna Mason, HR Professional & Change Leader, Leia, Inc.

Jenna is an accomplished Human Resources professional with nearly two decades of progressive HR leadership experience across technology, manufacturing, aviation software, and professional services organizations. She specializes in aligning people strategies with business objectives, building strong organizational cultures, and collaborating with fellow leaders through periods of growth and change.

Currently, Jenna is the Human Resources Business Partner at Leia Inc., creating company-wide collaboration to deliver strategic HR solutions that drive performance, engagement, and compliance.

Previously, Jenna supported enterprise initiatives as a Human Resources Project Specialist at CAMP Systems International, contributing to cross-functional HR programs in a fast-paced, global environment.

She also spent over nine years with Prodways Tech, holding multiple leadership roles, including Manager of Human Resources & Administration and People & Culture Champion. In these roles, Jenna led end-to-end HR operations, employee relations, talent development, and culture-building initiatives, helping scale the organization while maintaining a strong employee-centric foundation.

Jenna consistently demonstrates a team-first style, practical problem-solving skills, and a commitment to creating workplaces where both people and businesses can thrive.

Paul Silvio, President, Alexander Technology Group

Spending time studying and traveling abroad, Paul brings a diverse world view to Alexander Technology Group. A graduate of Colgate University and Executive Leadership Programs at IMD Business School in Lausanne, Switzerland, Paul’s focus is building high-performing teams and mentoring new leaders.

“Helping others achieve their goals becomes addictive—it’s driven my career. If you focus on growing people, the business success will surely follow.”

Now a Bedford, NH resident, Paul brings his 25+ years of leadership and IT staffing experience to clients and jobseekers in local New England communities. As the President, he leads the company’s sales and recruiting operations across all locations. He has also served on technology committees for The Derryfield School, former board member of Stay Work Play New Hampshire and former Board Member and Chair of the Children’s Museum of New Hampshire CMNH).

When not working, Paul enjoys spending as much time as possible with his wife and 5 children, including frequent visits to their cottage on Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Parking Information:

The best places for parking are circled in Black (P2, 3, and 4), the event will be held in the Last Chapter Pub located in the Robert A. Freese Student Center (circled in Red, building E). There are some closer handicap and accessible parking spaces circled in purple. The best route to walk from the parking lots is highlighted in yellow.

Any lot that says P is for parking, the highlighted lots are closest to the Student Center.