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Success Story: 40 Engineers Hired in Mexico to
Replace Eastern European Team

Case Study

Hired 40 engineers in Mexico for a tech client as they moved engineering from Eastern Europe to LATAM

Client Profile

Plugg’s leadership was introduced to the executive team of a large technology solutions firm with a large presence in Eastern Europe. With the Ukraine war, the risk was very high and the company was seeking alternatives. Plugg provided counsel on Latin America, possible countries, budget, talent pockets, hardware, and a hiring plan. 

It was decided to give Plugg an opportunity to compete with another agency. Within 3 months, Plugg had made 20 hires in Mexico and the other agency struggled to present any candidates which met the hiring bar. By 6 months, Plugg had made over 40 senior engineering hires and allowed the solutions firm to confidently cover their customers without interruption, mitigating significant geo-political risk. 

Case Details

The Challenges

  • Geopolitical Risks: The client, a large technology solutions firm, faced significant operational risks due to the Ukraine war and needed to transition their engineering operations from Eastern Europe.
  • Urgent Need for Talent: The client required a fast and reliable solution to hire senior engineers capable of maintaining operations and delivering results without disruption.
  • Competitive Agency Evaluation: Plugg was asked to compete with another agency to meet the client’s high hiring standards and deliver top-tier candidates.

Our Solutions

  • Strategic LATAM Guidance: Plugg provided comprehensive advice on transitioning to Latin America, including an analysis of possible countries, budget considerations, talent availability, and a detailed hiring plan.
  • Targeted Hiring in Mexico: Plugg identified Mexico as the ideal location and initiated a rapid recruitment process to source senior engineering talent.
  • Proven Hiring Results: Within 3 months, Plugg successfully hired 20 engineers, far outpacing the competing agency’s efforts, and expanded the team to over 40 hires within 6 months.

The Results

  • Seamless Transition: The client was able to shift their engineering operations from Eastern Europe to Mexico with no interruption to customer service or project delivery.
  • Risk Mitigation: The move significantly reduced geopolitical risk, providing the client with a stable and secure base of operations in LATAM.
  • Reliable Talent Pipeline: Plugg’s ability to consistently deliver high-quality hires demonstrated their expertise and cemented a strong partnership with the client.