Andrew Wilhelms is the VP of Talent Management at Databricks, where he scales high-performance cultures in the age of data and AI. With over 20 years of experience, Andrew has led global talent and leadership strategies for iconic brands including Tesla, Twilio, and McKesson. A student of philosophy (UC Berkeley) and business (USC Marshall), he blends analytical rigor with human-centric development. Andrew specializes in transforming organizational systems to bridge the gap between "knowing" and "doing" in leadership. Outside the office, he is a dedicated coach, a community advocate, and a reigning family backflip champion.