Mensia Global Consulting — India's Premier AI & Data Talent Consultancy

About Mensia Global

A Boutique Firm Built for the Modern Data Economy

Mensia Global Consulting was built on a simple conviction: niche talent deserves niche expertise. In a world of generalist staffing, we chose to go deep — not wide. We operate exclusively in Data Engineering and Artificial Intelligence hiring because that's where we can genuinely change outcomes.

We're not a marketplace. We're not a portal. We are a team of talent advisors who understand what separates a good data engineer from a great one — and what companies actually need versus what they think they need.

Based in Ahmedabad, we serve clients globally — India, USA, UK, Canada, APAC, GCC and Australia — placing talent at companies ranging from fast-scaling startups to established enterprise tech teams.

Deeply Niche

Only Data & AI. No distraction, no dilution.

Candidate-First

Talent treated with the respect they deserve.

Partner Mindset

We invest in your success, not just the fee.

Quality Over Volume

Fewer CVs. Better fits. Less noise, more signal.

Our Foundation

Vision

To be India's most trusted talent partner for Data and AI — the firm companies call first and the advisors candidates trust when making career-defining moves.

Mission

To bridge the gap between extraordinary technical talent and the organisations that need them — through deep domain expertise, honest advisory, and a relentless focus on long-term fit.

Values

Integrity in every conversation. Transparency in every process. Excellence in every placement. We're in the business of building careers and teams — and we take that personally.

Our Two Verticals

Two Brands. One Standard of Excellence.

Each vertical is a dedicated practice with its own talent network, domain expertise, and market identity.

DataKrut

India's Specialist Data Engineering Recruitment Practice

Apache SparkKafkaDatabricksdbtAirflowSnowflakeBigQueryFlinkAzure Data FactoryAWS Glue

DataKrut is our dedicated practice for Data Engineering talent. Whether you're building a modern data platform, scaling your infrastructure, or hiring your first data team — we know exactly who you need and where to find them. We've mapped the data engineering talent landscape globally and work with professionals who truly know their stack.

AIGenics

India's Specialist AI & ML Recruitment Practice

LLMsGenAIPyTorchTensorFlowMLOpsNLPComputer VisionRAGFine-tuningAI Agents

AIGenics is our AI/ML hiring practice. From ML Engineers and Data Scientists to GenAI Architects and AI Research Scientists — we find the people building the future. We help you cut through the noise and find talent that can actually deliver results in production environments, globally.

Jay Thanki — Founder & CEO

The Founder's Story

I Built This Because Hiring Deserved Better

"The best Data and AI talent isn't on job boards. They're talking to someone who actually understands their work — and that's what we built Mensia to be."

I've spent years inside the world of technical hiring and watched a pattern repeat itself: companies frustrated by irrelevant CVs, candidates ghosted by recruiters who couldn't explain the role, and everyone wondering why finding good data talent is so hard.

The answer wasn't a bigger database or a faster pipeline. It was deeper expertise. I started Mensia Global Consulting — and with it, DataKrut and AIGenics — because I believed a boutique firm that truly understood Data Engineering and AI could do what the big generalist agencies couldn't.

We don't blast resumes. We have real conversations. We understand what a Lakehouse architecture is, what a GenAI stack looks like in production, and what a strong MLOps engineer actually does day-to-day. That knowledge changes everything.

Today, Mensia Global operates as a trusted talent advisory firm serving clients across India, USA, UK, Canada, APAC, GCC and Australia. Our goal is simple: to be the firm you call first, and the firm you trust most.

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What We Do

Services Built for Clients & Candidates

Whether you're building a world-class data team or building a standout career — we have a complete service pathway for you.

Core Hiring Solutions

Permanent Hiring

End-to-end recruitment for full-time roles across all seniority levels in Data Engineering and AI/ML. Quality-vetted profiles only.

Contractual / C2H Hiring

Flexible contract placements with seamless conversion-to-hire pathways. Perfect for project ramp-ups and trial-before-commit hiring models.

Project-Based Hiring

Dedicated specialists for fixed-scope projects. We assemble the right talent for your specific deliverable and timeline — no bloat.

Retained Search

Full-bandwidth dedicated search for critical and senior hires. Deep market mapping, competitor intelligence, and structured advisory throughout.

Exclusive Hiring Mandates

Partner with us exclusively for guaranteed priority, higher-touch service, and access to passive candidates not reachable through open mandates.

Executive Search / Leadership

C-suite, VP, Head of Data, and Chief AI Officer hiring. Discrete, strategic, and backed by a proprietary leadership talent network.

Talent Strategy & Embedded Models

Talent Pipelines Subscription

Always-on talent sourcing. We proactively build and maintain a warm pipeline of qualified candidates for your recurring hiring needs — so you're never starting from zero.

Embedded Recruiter

A dedicated Mensia consultant embedded within your team. We act as your in-house recruiter — attending standups, owning your hiring process, and delivering at scale.

Fractional Head of TA

Senior talent acquisition leadership without the full-time cost. We build your hiring function, design processes, train your team, and hire alongside you — on a fractional basis.

International Recruitment & Executive Headhunting

Cross-border search and headhunting for Data and AI leaders across USA, UK, Canada, APAC, GCC, and Australia. Confidential, strategic, and globally connected.

Compensation & Market Intelligence

Salary Benchmarking Report

Latest compensation data for Data Engineering and AI/ML roles across India and global markets. Know exactly what the market pays before you make an offer.

Talent Market Mapping

Comprehensive mapping of available talent in specific geographies, tech stacks, or seniority bands. Know your hiring landscape before you post a single JD.

Competitor Hiring Intelligence

Understand who your competitors are hiring, at what levels, and for what skills. Build a smarter talent strategy with real competitive insight.

Skills & Demand Reports

Data-backed insights on emerging skill demand, declining technologies, and where the Data & AI talent market is heading — so you stay ahead of the curve.

Location Expansion Feasibility

Planning to open a new office or hire in a new city? We'll tell you exactly what talent exists, at what cost, and whether your hiring goals are achievable.

Diversity Hiring Intelligence

Insights and strategies for building diverse Data and AI teams. We help you understand the landscape and build an inclusive hiring approach that actually delivers.

Advisory & Consulting

Indian Labour Law Consulting

Expert guidance on compliant hiring practices, offer structuring, employment contracts, and labour law requirements across Indian states for tech companies.

Replacement Guarantee

We stand behind every placement. If a hire doesn't work out within the agreed period, we re-search at no additional cost — because we're confident in our work.

Resume & LinkedIn Optimisation

Get noticed by the right recruiters and hiring managers

ATS-Friendly Resume Writing

Professionally written resumes engineered to pass applicant tracking systems and land on the right desks — formatted, structured, and keyword-optimised.

Achievement-Based Rewrite

We transform your duty-list CV into an impact-driven document. Metrics, outcomes, and accomplishments positioned to make hiring managers stop scrolling.

LinkedIn Headline & About Rewrite

Your LinkedIn is your first impression. We rewrite your headline and About section to reflect your expertise, attract the right opportunities, and rank higher in recruiter searches.

Recruiter Keyword Optimisation

We analyse how recruiters search for your profile and embed the right keywords throughout — so you appear in the searches that matter most for Data and AI roles.

Career Consulting

Strategic guidance for every stage of your career journey

1:1 Career Coaching

Personalised coaching sessions focused on your specific goals, challenges, and career trajectory. Real conversations, actionable frameworks, measurable progress.

Job Search Strategy Coaching

Stop applying blindly. We build a targeted, structured job search strategy — defining your ideal roles, companies, and channels for maximum ROI on your search effort.

Salary Negotiation Coaching

Know your worth and negotiate with confidence. We coach you through offer evaluation, counter-offer strategy, and how to get to your target compensation without losing the offer.

Leadership Coaching for Managers

For senior ICs and managers ready to step up. We help you develop the leadership presence, communication, and strategic thinking that gets you into Director and VP roles.

Career Switch Coaching

Pivoting into Data Engineering or AI/ML from another domain? We create a structured transition plan — skill gaps, learning roadmap, positioning strategy, and job targeting.

International Move Coaching

Targeting roles in USA, UK, Canada, or Australia? We coach you through positioning for international markets, visa considerations, and adapting your profile for global hiring standards.

Executive Branding Consulting

For senior professionals and aspiring leaders. We build your thought leadership presence — LinkedIn content strategy, speaking opportunities, and a personal brand that opens doors to top-tier roles.

Job Search Acceleration Program

A complete end-to-end program to go from searching to hired — fast

Resume

ATS-optimised, achievement-based resume written from scratch or fully overhauled to position you for the roles you actually want.

LinkedIn Optimisation

Complete LinkedIn overhaul — headline, about, experience, skills, and keyword strategy for maximum recruiter visibility.

Job Targeting

Define your ideal company list, role types, and market — so you focus your energy on the 20% of applications that will generate 80% of your results.

Application Strategy

Templated outreach, cover letter frameworks, recruiter messaging, and a systematic application workflow that keeps you consistent and competitive.

Interview Preparation

Technical and behavioural interview coaching tailored to Data and AI roles. Mock interviews, feedback, and frameworks for answering the questions that trip most candidates up.

Weekly Accountability

Structured weekly check-ins to keep you accountable, motivated, and on track. Job searching alone is hard — we make sure you have a partner in the process.

Career Switch Program

A structured path into Data Engineering or AI/ML from any background

Transition Roadmap

A personalised, step-by-step plan covering skill gaps, learning priorities, portfolio building, and the exact pathway into your target Data or AI role — based on where you're starting from.

Positioning & Network Strategy

We help you reframe your existing experience as an asset for your new direction — then build the network and visibility you need to break into the Data and AI job market with credibility.

Why Choose Us

Why Forward-Thinking Teams & Professionals Choose Mensia

We Speak Your Language

We understand Lakehouse architecture, what makes a strong GenAI Engineer, and why your team needs someone with real Kafka experience — not just keywords on a CV. Domain fluency changes everything.

Boutique Means You Matter

You're not account number 3,847. Every client and candidate gets the attention of a senior advisor. When you message us, a person who knows your context responds — not a generic inbox.

We Advise, Not Just Place

We'll tell you if your JD is unrealistic. We'll tell a candidate if they're chasing the wrong role. Honest guidance over easy fees — that's what builds long-term trust and better outcomes.

Quality Over Quantity

We send 2–3 exceptional profiles, not 15 average ones. Fewer CVs, faster decisions, better hires. Every profile is properly qualified and contextualised before it reaches you.

Global Network, Local Insight

We place talent across 7+ global markets while maintaining the deep local knowledge that makes searches in India, GCC, APAC, and beyond genuinely effective.

Invested in Outcomes

A bad hire costs months and money. Our process is thorough, referencing is real, and every placement is backed by a guarantee — because we're confident in what we deliver.

Our Process

How We Make It Happen

A structured, transparent hiring process that keeps everyone aligned from day one to placement.

Discovery Call

We learn your team, culture, tech stack, and what success looks like for the role.

Talent Search

We activate our network, headhunt proactively, and rigorously qualify every candidate.

Shortlist & Brief

You receive 2–4 fully-briefed, contextualised candidate profiles — not raw CVs.

Close & Support

We manage offers, handle negotiations, and support onboarding through guarantee period.

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Jay Thanki

Founder & CEO — Mensia Global Consulting

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Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
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