Matt Hahn

Tech talent is powering Austin’s next chapter. Over the past five years, the Austin region’s tech sector has grown by 46%, adding nearly 30,000 jobs. With more than 7,500 graduates entering the pipeline each year, the region is not just sustaining momentum, it is shaping the industries of the future. Explore more in our latest white paper with WFS: https://hubs.la/Q03KTDFP0

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Tech Hiring Snapshot DFW 2025: Cybersecurity roles in DFW have grown 12% over the past year. But here’s the catch… the average time to fill is now 58 days. For hiring managers, that 2-month gap can mean: -Lost productivity -Burnout on existing team members -Risk of project delays (especially in security & compliance work) 💡 Tip: The most successful teams I work with don’t wait until the role is open to start recruiting. They keep a warm bench of pre-vetted candidates so when a role opens, they’re ready to move. If your team can’t afford a 2-month delay on critical hires, we should talk. My network is packed with cleared, certified, and ready-to-move tech talent in DFW. #TechHiring #CyberSecurity #DFWTech #StaffingSolutions #HiringTrends #TIG #TheIntersectGroup #TechStaffing

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Midlothian is about to shift in a way that feels almost predictable if you have been paying attention to what North Texas has become. Google is building a new data center right down the road from me. Southern Dallas is home, so this really is my backyard. Anyone who grew up in this region knows the feeling of watching an area transform before the rest of the country catches on. We’ve seen it with universities pushing toward R1 status. We saw it when Fortune 500 companies started moving south. We saw it as hospitals expanded their medical districts and financial institutions planted roots here. This moment was coming. A project like this creates opportunity. A data center will open doors for students studying AI, cybersecurity, or cloud technologies. It will create stable roles in hardware support, networking, facilities operations, and AI driven infrastructure. Adults who are reskilling through certificate programs can gain access to strong pathways if they receive clear guidance about where the jobs are headed. Projects like this also carry a different weight. Data centers require large amounts of water and significant electricity to cool the systems behind AI. That demand shapes how communities experience growth, utility strains, traffic flow, and long term development. Memphis is living that tension in real time with Colossus. Midlothian is positioned the same way. The site sits outside Dallas, yet the impact will move through Ellis County, Dallas County, and every community connected by our shared infrastructure. People deserve clarity without needing a tech degree. Residents should feel confident asking about water usage, renewable energy plans, environmental protections, hiring pipelines, and community benefits tied to long term growth. These questions belong in city council meetings and planning discussions because they influence the future of our neighborhoods. North Texas is entering a decade where AI will shape everything from job markets to civic planning. My goal is to help people understand what is happening so they can navigate this shift with confidence. I will keep trying to break these updates down in a way that reflects everyday life in this part of Texas. #ArtificialIntelligence #AIGovernance #TexasTech #NorthTexas #FutureOfWork #CloudComputing #ResponsibleAI #TechNews #CommunityImpact #Leadership

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🤠 W𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗺𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗯𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 🚀 After hearing J J Gottsch, CEO of the Austin Gamblers, present at the ACG Austin/San Antonio luncheon… I knew I had to see it live. So last Sunday I went to the Professional Bull Riding event. 🎟️ And let me tell you — it’s not just bull riding. It’s a concert-meets-sport spectacle with lights, sound, energy, and a seriously tech-driven experience. Here’s what struck me 👇 3 lessons bull riding applies directly to business ops + tech enablement: 1️⃣ 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗼𝘀 🛠️ — You see the excitement in the arena, but it only works because every process (from rider safety to show production) is tightly integrated. The same goes for companies: without solid internal systems, the “show” falls apart. 2️⃣ 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗱𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 ⚡ — From fan apps to live analytics, the Gamblers use tech to deepen audience connection. In business, your tools should do the same — making customer experience AND employee experience stronger. 3️⃣ 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 📊 — Riders may only be on the bull for 8 seconds, but months of training, data, and planning go into those moments. That’s exactly how internal workflows should run: preparation + process = performance. What hit me is that every great performance (on the dirt or in the market) relies on invisible systems working together. 👉 Curious — what’s the “bull riding moment” in your business, and do your systems support it? Don't forget to follow Nymbl #Leadership #BusinessGrowth #AI #Operations #TechEnablement

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Shared and learned a lot from IT leaders of TX higher ed, including: 💡 AI innovation isn't always from computer science and engineering faculty. This group sees 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬, 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲! ☯️ There is a 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 embracing AI and others consider it "the end of western civilization." 🎓 Some parents of prospective students are asking if AI fundamentals are being offered in the curriculum.  🧑‍🎓 There's appetite for developing post-graduate AI Certificate Programs. Thanks to eGroup Enabling Technologies partner ScholarBuys for the opportunity to keynote, and for the hospitality of Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas - ICUT, particularly, Mike Brown, Bob Smith, and Kelly Hyten. If you'd like the visuals, DM me! #Microsoft365Copilot #GenerativeAI #AIinEducation #AcademicInnovation #FutureOfLearning #ArtificialIntelligence #GenAI #ICUT

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Discover why Central Texas companies are turning to direct hire staffing in Austin to build stronger, more reliable teams. This video explores the long-term benefits of direct hire, including better retention, cost savings, and access to top talent.   Learn how GSG Talent Solutions helps Austin businesses hire smarter and grow faster.   #DirectHireAustin #AustinStaffing #GSGTalentSolutions #StaffingAgencyAustin #TempAgencyAustin

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