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Hiring Masterclass: The Craft of Interviewing

A former Amazon Bar Raiser’s method for separating real skill from a good performance.

SOSean O'Neill· CPTO at Syncron
Hiring and TalentLeadershipTeams and Culture
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Sean O'Neill

Sean O'Neill

CPTO at Syncron

Sean is a seasoned product and technology leader with more than 25 years’ experience, including over a decade shaping the early days of Amazon. A dual US–UK citizen, he has built a reputation for bold thinking, crisp execution, and a clear view of how tech, retail, and consumer businesses actually work. His leadership has delivered more than $500m in cash flow, a multi-billion-dollar private-equity exit, and multiple patents. Colleagues know him as principled, energetic, and deeply committed to a culture of integrity, action, honest debate, and ownership.

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