Optomi Significantly Reduces the Time and Expense of Hiring for Clients Seeking Technology Talent
September 20, 2020
Optomi, the technology talent brand of
Optomi Professional Services, is known for significantly improving the interview-to-hire ratio for clients through a skill-set-focused approach to recruiting. Discovering culturally aligned candidates who possess the skills necessary to excel in their roles is a strength of Optomi’s. As reported;
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A typical employer seeking to hire for a position will review 250 resumes and conduct 6-8 first interviews with 2-3 rounds afterward before making an offer to a single candidate. Optomi takes the burden from the hiring manager by vetting candidates so effectively that the firm averages an interview-to-hire ratio of 3:1 versus the industry norm of 6:1 (or worse).
“A time-consuming hiring process eats up hiring managers’ bandwidth and causes delays that can affect the entire organization. Our highly effective skill-set approach to recruiting talent coupled with our proven processes streamline the hiring and greatly improve the chances that our clients will find the talent they need most cost-effectively,” said Ben Tucker, Vice President of Delivery, Optomi Professional Services.
Optomi
assisted an enterprise technology provider client by partnering with a group of hiring managers when the human resources (HR) department was overwhelmed by the task of finding resources for a 40-person project. The corporation needed to build a scrum team, and hire Java developers​, BAs, C#, and QA testers. The client was having trouble finding candidates that met its needs despite interviewing a significant number of individuals. Typically, this Fortune 500 company’s hiring managers would interview 15 contenders to find one good fit. A Vice President at the client recommended Optomi’s services after using the firm for a project. Soon, word spread about the superior quality of the Optomi candidates and the streamlined process. It did not take long for the glowing inter-company referral to gain momentum. Optomi placed 70 contractors at once and currently has several hundred working for this client, with 94 percent on contract. Optomi was able to improve the interview-to-hire ratio from 15:1 to 4:1 immediately with its skill-set-focused approach to recruiting and its Opt2vue video technology.
Using its skillset-focused
approach, Optomi improved another Fortune 500 corporation’s interview-to-hire ratio by 38%. This financial services company was seeking employees based in the Charlotte, North Carolina, area to manage its data. The client’s technical team was changing over from waterfall to agile and needed workers proficient in iOS/Android development, agile, digital transformation, backend development, QA testing, and DBA skill sets. Hiring managers were spending excessive amounts of time interviewing and it was seriously limiting their ability to focus on their core responsibilities. The result was a mounting backlog of work and a series of costly project delays.
Further compounding the problem were challenges with onboarding quality talent who could seamlessly dive into work. Furthermore, the firm needed staff members who were able to transition from contract to full-time employees as needed. A partner with integrity was also important to the client, as they had experienced frequent deception from previous staffing firms. The client also wanted candidates who were a good cultural fit for the business and who felt loyalty to the brand.
Optomi’s team met with hiring managers at the financial services company to gain a full understanding of their business objectives. Optomi’s high-quality candidates fit both the cultural parameters and the skill-set specifications. By implementing the Opt2vue video technology combined with its skill-set-focused approach, Optomi improved the client’s interview-to-hire ratio by 38%, elevating the efficiency of the financial service company’s hiring process. Due to Optomi’s consultative approach and partnership, it was able to provide agile coaches and multiple scrum masters and developers for the projects.
The strong client relationship led to an introduction to the OPS domestic outsourcing brand Provalus. The Provalus brand of OPS sourced economical resources to ensure the stagnant projects got back on track. The Provalus
technology talent was required to pass rigorous background checks and fingerprint screenings due to the sensitivity of dealing with financial data in real-time. Because Provalus employees are American, these security concerns were easily addressed. The Provalus workers in rural towns write test cases based on requirement documents and perform system integration testing using PL/SQL for backend testing and Hue for testing the Hadoop environment.
The rural location of the tech talent has resulted in cost savings and increased employee retention. The employees provided by Provalus caught up to the internal development team and eliminated the backlog in just eight months – the first time the client experienced this outcome.
The Optomi Professional Services approach to business is truly unique and effective. The financial services company continues to leverage Provalus to hire more tech talent. The company frequently engages Optomi for onsite high-level technology projects. The ability of OPS to provide onsite and offsite technology talent and services gives the organization a unique position in the marketplace.
We’re proud to share that Provalus has been featured in The Wall Street Journal in an article titled “These Jobs Often Go Overseas. One Company Is Bringing Them to Rural America.”
OPS announces Tyler Snellings will be named President of Optomi effective October 1, 2025, succeeding OPS co-founder and current Optomi President Radka Winwood, who plans to retire.
Optomi Professional Services (OPS) today announced it has advanced in the ServiceNow Consulting and Implementation Partner Program to the Specialist Partner segment. OPS powers high-impact initiatives by providing expertise and guidance aligned with partner goals. With a focus on delivering scalable teams and tailored solutions, OPS helps organizations maximize the impact of the ServiceNow platform. “OPS views ServiceNow as a strategic solution partner, enabling us to deliver talent, professional, and managed services to clients nationwide,” said Senior Director Joshua Smith. “Being recognized as a Specialist Partner affirms our unwavering commitment to our customers and highlights the real, everyday value the platform delivers.” The ServiceNow Partner Program recognizes and rewards partners for their diverse expertise and experience, driving opportunities, reaching new markets, and helping joint customers transform their businesses across the enterprise. Consulting and Implementation partners provide strategic guidance and expertise to help customers deploy, adopt, and scale ServiceNow solutions. ServiceNow, the ServiceNow logo, and other ServiceNow marks are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of ServiceNow, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
Optomi Professional Services (OPS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Amy Cowling as the organization’s Vice President of Public Sector & Strategic Accounts.
Optomi is proud to announce its inclusion on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking the ninth consecutive year the company has been recognized as one of America’s fastest-growing private companies. This milestone underscores Optomi’s sustained growth, unwavering commitment to excellence, and dedication to delivering exceptional technology talent solutions nationwide. “To be recognized on the Inc. 5000 list for the ninth consecutive year is an extraordinary achievement. In a marketplace defined by constant change, this consistency speaks volumes about the partnerships we’ve built and the trust our clients place in us to deliver exceptional talent,” said Chuck Ruggiero, Chief Executive Officer of Optomi Professional Services. “That trust, combined with the relentless commitment of our team, has fueled our ability to grow year after year, no matter the challenges in front of us.” Each year, the Inc. 5000 list celebrates the most successful and dynamic businesses in the country—those that are fueling the U.S. economy. Earning a place for nine straight years is an achievement few companies realize, highlighting Optomi’s ability to adapt to market shifts, embrace innovation, and maintain a trajectory of consistent growth. “Recognition on the Inc. 5000 list for nine consecutive years reflects not only revenue growth, but also our commitment to long-term financial health,” said Chief Financial Officer Tony Pritchett. “We’ve consistently reinvested in our people, technology, and processes, ensuring we can meet our clients’ evolving needs without compromising stability.” This recognition comes during a time of economic uncertainty, rising operational costs, and rapidly evolving workforce demands. Optomi’s ability to thrive in this environment, achieving 63% growth over the last three years, speaks to the strength of its business model, the dedication of its team, and the trust of its partners. About Inc. Inc. is the leading media brand and playbook for the entrepreneurs and business leaders shaping our future. Through its journalism, Inc. aims to inform, educate, and elevate the profile of its community: the risk-takers, the innovators, and the ultra-driven go-getters who are creating the future of business. Inc. is published by Mansueto Ventures LLC, along with fellow leading business publication Fast Company. For more information, visit www.inc.com .
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