CASE
How Skillio Leveraged AI Roots to Find Top Data Instructors
Data Instructors
Skillio provides companies with data skilling solutions to enhance competitiveness. The right data skills are critical to business success. Skillio equips organizations with both high-quality training and skilled professionals to stay ahead of the game.
To harvest all the necessary instructors together from various fields, Skillio required experienced data professionals as instructors—individuals who not only mastered technology but also brought real-world expertise into the training. Enter AI Roots, a leading agency for data freelancers, bridging the gap between Skillio and the industry’s best experts.
The Challenge
Skillio was looking for a way to connect with the best data professionals to get them to join their network of instructors but the challenge was that the best-qualified professionals were often fully engaged in their assignments, making them difficult to recruit. The ideal instructor needed technical proficiency, hands-on industry experience, teaching skills, and the motivation to mentor future data engineers. Identifying candidates who fit this combination of expertise, availability, and passion required extensive industry connections—something that AI Roots knows like the back of its hand.
The Solution
AI Roots, with its deep-rooted connections in the data industry and it’s best experts, provided a seamless solution. Their extensive network increased the chances of finding qualified professionals with the right expertise and availability.
Through AI Roots, Skillio onboarded instructors Mikko Kivistö and Seija Sirkiä, who stood out due to:
● Their strong practical knowledge in key data technologies.
Skillio was looking for a way to connect with the best data professionals to get them to join their network of instructors but the challenge was that the best-qualified professionals were often fully engaged in their assignments, making them difficult to recruit. The ideal instructor needed technical proficiency, hands-on industry experience, teaching skills, and the motivation to mentor future data engineers. Identifying candidates who fit this combination of expertise, availability, and passion required extensive industry connections—something that AI Roots knows like the back of its hand.
The Solution
AI Roots, with its deep-rooted connections in the data industry and it’s best experts, provided a seamless solution. Their extensive network increased the chances of finding qualified professionals with the right expertise and availability.
Through AI Roots, Skillio onboarded instructors Mikko Kivistö and Seija Sirkiä, who stood out due to:
● Their strong practical knowledge in key data technologies.
● Experience from diverse industries and projects, enriching the learning experience.
● A solid background in teaching and mentoring.
● A clear passion for helping training participants grow professionally.
The process was smooth and efficient. Skillio simply defined its needs and interviewed the most relevant candidates, with AI Roots ensuring only the best-suited professionals were presented. There was no noise—just the right talent, right on time.
The Results
The impact was clear: training participants consistently praised the real-world relevance of the program. Instructors effectively connected theory with practice, making complex data engineering concepts accessible. Practical case studies and industry examples proved invaluable, strengthening participants’ skills.
The process was smooth and efficient. Skillio simply defined its needs and interviewed the most relevant candidates, with AI Roots ensuring only the best-suited professionals were presented. There was no noise—just the right talent, right on time.
The Results
The impact was clear: training participants consistently praised the real-world relevance of the program. Instructors effectively connected theory with practice, making complex data engineering concepts accessible. Practical case studies and industry examples proved invaluable, strengthening participants’ skills.
Beyond technical expertise, Mikko and Seija demonstrated strong mentoring abilities, creating a supportive learning environment.
From a measurable perspective, weekly feedback confirmed that AI Roots instructors met and even exceeded expectations. Training program quality remained consistently high, thanks to the expertise and teaching capabilities of the instructors provided, ensuring that Skillio continued to deliver top-tier data training.
Skillio’s experience working with AI Roots was defined by reliability and efficiency. The process of sourcing instructors from AI Roots’ freelancer pool was seamless, with AI Roots quickly identifying and providing the right experts to keep training programs on schedule. More than just a staffing agency, AI Roots brought deep data expertise to the table, ensuring the best matches for Skillio’s needs.
"From AI Roots’ perspective, observing the journey of data experts at Skillio has been impressive. The feedback on the training program has been outstanding, highlighting the high quality of the program curriculum. It is not only well-structured but also up-to-date with the most in-demand technologies and led by top-tier instructors, ensuring a first-class training program." – Matias, Associate Partner @ AI Roots
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Looking for top data professionals for your team or training program? Let us connect you with the best in the industry. Reach out today to explore how we can help.
Looking for top data professionals for your team or training program? Let us connect you with the best in the industry. Reach out today to explore how we can help.
Having experience in different environments is crucial. If you want to teach data engineering, you need to understand what works and why—and just as importantly, what doesn’t work and why. Instructors like Mikko and Seija bring practical knowledge of specific technologies, experience from diverse projects and industries, a strong teaching background, and a genuine motivation to contribute to training participants professional growth.
Onni Niemelä, CTO
Skillio
