Case Study:
Accelerating Data Talent Acquisition for Bumble – Client Overview
Bumble
Ascent International Group, September 2025
The Challenge
Facing rapid team realignments, the Advanced Data Analytics leadership team needed to hire skilled contractors across multiple data disciplines — including Machine Learning, Marketing, Analytics Engineering, and MLOps — all within short turnaround times.
For the Data Science team, one of the most pressing challenges was recruiting a Senior Marketing Data Scientist, a notoriously difficult position that demanded a rare blend of technical expertise, marketing acumen, and stakeholder leadership.
The Solution
TechNET, led by Alfie, worked closely with the Advanced Data Analytics leadership team to understand their complex requirements and dynamic environment.
Alfie quickly built strong relationships with multiple stakeholders, navigating shifting priorities and providing tailored candidate options that matched both the technical and cultural needs of the business.
When initial options didn’t fully align, Alfie adapted rapidly — refining the search strategy, maintaining open communication, and ensuring full transparency throughout the process.
This agile and collaborative approach made it possible to move fast without compromising on quality.
“Technet, especially Alfie, was very quick in trying to understand the roles, navigate the complex environment of stakeholders involved, and pulled together multiple options. When those didn’t work, he quickly pivoted and continued to be very attentive and flexible in providing the right talent.”
— Advanced Data Analytics Director
The Results
Through close collaboration and TechNET’s proactive recruitment approach, Advanced Data Analytics successfully filled multiple critical contractor positions — ensuring projects remained on track and business goals were met.
The team was particularly impressed by TechNET’s responsiveness, adaptability, and commitment to finding the right people quickly.
“We have been able to place the right talent for the needs of the business, and we will continue to use Alfie and TechNET towards this purpose. His eagerness, diligence, and availability have been instrumental in being able to place people quickly and fill the gaps we were facing.”
— Advanced Data Analytics Director
Even for the toughest-to-fill roles, like the Senior Marketing Data Scientist, TechNET delivered results faster than anticipated.
“Overall, I really enjoyed the process – Alfie was great. It was a difficult role to fill, but the quality of the hire was excellent and the process was smoother and quicker than I expected.”
— Data Science Manager
Conclusion
By combining deep market expertise, a personal touch, and unwavering commitment, TechNET became a trusted talent partner for Advanced Data Analytics at Bumble.
The collaboration not only filled immediate hiring needs but also laid the groundwork for an ongoing partnership built on trust, speed, and quality delivery.