AI & tech recruiter · Career coach · AI nerd

I help Aussie companies hire AI & tech talent (and help talented people get hired)

I help CEOs and CTOs hire the AI and tech people they need. And my team and I coach ambitious people into roles they actually want.

I'm hiring talent I'm looking for myself

40k+ network 100+ reviews 600+ offers

Mackenzie Thompson, AI recruiter, advisor and career coach

🤝 40k+ network

💬 100+ recommendations

I've helped people get offers from

40k+

LinkedIn network

100+

Reviews

600+

Job offers

Pick your path

Which one are you?

For companies

Hire AI & tech talent

From engineers to CTOs.

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For individuals

Get hired

Your next role, plus real AI skills.

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For companies

Hire AI and tech talent, the smart way.

Whether you know exactly who you need or you're just AI-curious, we start with a conversation. I work with AI and tech consultancies, AI and data startups, and businesses bringing AI into manufacturing, finance, real estate and more. And I'm enough of an AI nerd to tell whether someone really knows their stuff, so you only meet people worth your time.

You know what you need

Most of my clients do. I tap a 40,000-strong network, find the best people fast, and run the whole process end to end. From AI and ML engineers to CTOs.

You're not sure yet

You want to use AI but aren't sure what's realistic. That's my favourite conversation. I'll help you work out what's actually possible, then find the talent to build it.

Or DM me on LinkedIn

For individuals

Get hired. And get ahead with AI.

Two simple ways to move forward, whatever stage you're at.

Career coaching

Get hired.

My team and I have helped people get 600+ job offers, at Google, Amazon, Deloitte and EY. We coach you to choose the right roles, sell yourself properly, and get in front of the right people.

AI coaching

Get your AI edge.

1-1 training to build your own personal AI stack, the tools and workflows that let you do far more, faster. I'll show you how to wire AI into your everyday work, get hands on with Claude Code, and stay ahead as it all moves. I run these sessions myself.

Or DM me on LinkedIn

Reviews

What people say after working with me.

A few of my 100+ LinkedIn reviews.

LinkedIn review

“He understands exactly how the next generation of companies think.”

Program Manager, Prime Video (Amazon)

LinkedIn review

“He taught me strategies to represent my strengths and communicate my value.”

Manager, Data & AI, PwC

LinkedIn review

“I received an offer from the first interview I secured after becoming a client.”

Technical Business Analyst, Macquarie Bank

LinkedIn review

“He teaches you to think strategically and solve problems independently.”

AI Engineer & Data Scientist, Future Secure AI

LinkedIn review

“A total genius when it comes to career strategy.”

Software Engineer, CMSN Group

LinkedIn review

“Deep expertise, invaluable insights, and a natural eye for detail.”

AI Developer, VERSA Agency

LinkedIn review

“Practical knowledge you can apply from day one.”

Senior Cloud Engineer, CyberCX

LinkedIn review

“He understands exactly how the next generation of companies think.”

Program Manager, Prime Video (Amazon)

LinkedIn review

“He taught me strategies to represent my strengths and communicate my value.”

Manager, Data & AI, PwC

LinkedIn review

“I received an offer from the first interview I secured after becoming a client.”

Technical Business Analyst, Macquarie Bank

LinkedIn review

“He teaches you to think strategically and solve problems independently.”

AI Engineer & Data Scientist, Future Secure AI

LinkedIn review

“A total genius when it comes to career strategy.”

Software Engineer, CMSN Group

LinkedIn review

“Deep expertise, invaluable insights, and a natural eye for detail.”

AI Developer, VERSA Agency

LinkedIn review

“Practical knowledge you can apply from day one.”

Senior Cloud Engineer, CyberCX

LinkedIn review

“Outside-of-the-box strategies that meaningfully changed my career.”

Customer Success Manager, Nintex

LinkedIn review

“His ability to get the best out of people is impressive.”

Manager, Strategy, Deloitte

LinkedIn review

“Excellent insights in every aspect of career development.”

Senior Consultant, Deloitte

LinkedIn review

“Unequivocally the best in his field.”

Tactical Credit, Qualitas

LinkedIn review

“They do a proper gap analysis on your resume, then help you fill the gaps.”

Risk Analyst, Auto & General

LinkedIn review

“With Mackenzie by your side, you can convert any offer.”

Product & Delivery Manager, Publicis Sapient

LinkedIn review

“Outside-of-the-box strategies that meaningfully changed my career.”

Customer Success Manager, Nintex

LinkedIn review

“His ability to get the best out of people is impressive.”

Manager, Strategy, Deloitte

LinkedIn review

“Excellent insights in every aspect of career development.”

Senior Consultant, Deloitte

LinkedIn review

“Unequivocally the best in his field.”

Tactical Credit, Qualitas

LinkedIn review

“They do a proper gap analysis on your resume, then help you fill the gaps.”

Risk Analyst, Auto & General

LinkedIn review

“With Mackenzie by your side, you can convert any offer.”

Product & Delivery Manager, Publicis Sapient

LinkedIn review

“He backs up his ideas with clear plans and action items.”

Strategy Manager, Woolworths

LinkedIn review

“Incredibly influential in helping me learn about the corporate world.”

Manager, Strategy, ASC

LinkedIn review

“A dedicated and goal-oriented strategist.”

Investment Analyst, Datt Capital

LinkedIn review

“Easily one of the most worthwhile professional investments I've made.”

Associate Consultant, Appian

LinkedIn review

“His structured approach to the job search was transformative.”

Data Scientist, Complexica

LinkedIn review

“His ability to mentor and tailor to specific requirements distinguishes him.”

Management Consultant, KPMG

LinkedIn review

“He backs up his ideas with clear plans and action items.”

Strategy Manager, Woolworths

LinkedIn review

“Incredibly influential in helping me learn about the corporate world.”

Manager, Strategy, ASC

LinkedIn review

“A dedicated and goal-oriented strategist.”

Investment Analyst, Datt Capital

LinkedIn review

“Easily one of the most worthwhile professional investments I've made.”

Associate Consultant, Appian

LinkedIn review

“His structured approach to the job search was transformative.”

Data Scientist, Complexica

LinkedIn review

“His ability to mentor and tailor to specific requirements distinguishes him.”

Management Consultant, KPMG

About me

I've been on both sides of the table.

I'm a recruiter, AI advisor and career coach based in Australia, and I've got a bit of an AI addiction I'm not trying to fix. I help founders, CEOs and CTOs work out what AI can actually do for them, where it fits, and who to hire, then I find them the people. And I help individuals at every stage get their next role at places like Google, Amazon, Deloitte and EY.

I'm not a coder, but I know data, solution architecture and full-stack well enough to tell whether someone really knows their stuff, which saves everyone a lot of time. 100+ LinkedIn recommendations, hundreds of happy clients, and a real belief that most people are one good conversation away from their next move.

Reckon I can help? Let's find out.

Whether you're hiring, after your next role, or just trying to make sense of AI, grab a time or send me a note. No pressure either way.

Or DM me on LinkedIn

I'll tell you straight whether I can help. No pitch.