About Data Minds Optimization

At Data Minds, we recognize the significant gap in the Talent Acquisition and Workforce Management space when it comes to effectively harnessing data generated by ATS and CRM systems.

We are dedicated to bridging this gap by transforming business performance through high-touch, data-driven strategies that align with your organization’s core values.

With over 20 years of industry expertise, our team leads initiatives that implement first-class processes, enhancing both the efficiency and effectiveness of delivery models to achieve measurable business outcomes.

Our proven track record speaks for itself:

reducing candidate time-to-market by over 60%
increasing client fill ratios by more than 10%
boosting recruiter efficiency by 55%

At Data Minds, data-driven decision-making is the foundation of every solution.

We specialize in streamlining operations, integrating advanced analytics, and executing impactful strategies that accelerate candidate selection, optimize processes, and fuel substantial revenue growth, all while delivering a personalized and values-driven experience tailored to your business needs.

A Note From The Founder - Michael Allen

Growing up in a military family instilled in me the values of hard work, honesty, and attention to detail — principles that anchor my career. This foundation drives my disciplined and results-focused approach, leading to effective, efficient, and profitable outcomes.

Strategic and Significant Roles

Technical Recruiter

Started in the staffing industry with COMSYS in the early 2000s.
Quickly identified that our Applicant Tracking System held a wealth of untapped data.
Driven to work smarter, I developed analytics focused on speed-to-market, submittal-to-fill ratios, and coverage metrics to improve my recruiting efforts.
This data-driven approach earned me multiple Chairman’s Club recognitions, celebrating the organization’s top recruiters.

Recruiting Director

Promoted to oversee a regional recruiting team, fostering best-in-class processes and optimizing delivery models.
Leveraged my experience in using data to make business-critical decisions, helping establish a data-driven culture across the company.

Director, Performance Optimization at Genuent

Left COMSYS/Experis to join Genuent as Director of Performance Optimization.
Applied advanced analytics to uncover delivery inefficiencies, evaluate business metrics, and drive revenue and performance improvements across the organization.

Vice President, Performance Optimization at Genuent/INSPYR

Promoted to VP, Performance Optimization.
Focused on strategic initiatives to streamline delivery and sales operations by collaborating with executives, field leaders, sales teams, and recruiters to optimize client and market performance.

Founder, Data Minds Optimization

At the end of 2024, I will be leaving INSPYR to launch Data Minds Optimization.
Over the past 20 years, I’ve led innovation in the staffing industry, pioneering advanced analytics to optimize recruiter capacity, balance workloads, and help sales teams identify key success drivers. I’ve delivered powerful visualizations that highlight the most fillable roles and equipped leaders with KPIs to boost sales and recruiting team performance.
At Data Minds Optimization, we’re ready to help you unlock the full potential of your data, transforming it into actionable insights that fuel revenue growth, streamline operations, and elevate team performance for long-term success."

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A Note From The Founder - Michael Allen

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