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About Think in Leverage

Paul Allen is the Chief Product Officer at Cognitive Code and the founder of Think in Leverage, where he explores the systems, strategies, and leverage points that separate high-performing businesses from the rest.

Building AI Systems That Actually Work

At Cognitive Code, Paul leads the development of SILVIA—a deterministic AI framework designed for high-stakes environments where reliability is non-negotiable. Unlike probabilistic LLMs, SILVIA delivers transparent, logic-based reasoning for enterprise, defense, and compliance-heavy industries.

His role spans product strategy, system architecture, go-to-market positioning, and building technical teams obsessed with creating explainable, auditable intelligence.

The philosophy is simple: "We're not here to hallucinate. We're here to think."

From Google to Global Supply Chains

Paul's career spans technical operations, business systems, and digital marketing across multiple continents:

Google (2010-2016) – As a Business Analyst supporting Google for Work, Paul managed operational analytics for over 200 agents across multiple formats and languages. He designed and implemented process improvements and workflows that were later duplicated internationally, contributing to a 10% increase in vendor CSAT and consistent KPI growth over five years.

CIE Tours International (2016-2019) – Paul served as Digital Marketing Manager and Business Systems Analyst, where he managed paid search marketing, SEO optimization, and business intelligence for a Dublin-based travel company. He provided data-driven insights to guide commercial strategy while acting as the technical subject matter expert for marketing initiatives.

Allen Sourcing (2019-Present) – Operating from Malaysia, Paul runs a boutique digital marketing and AI automation consultancy serving businesses across the U.S. and Europe. His expertise spans marketing strategy, search engine optimization, workflow automation, and AI implementation—helping companies scale efficiently through intelligent systems design.

Why Think in Leverage?

Think in Leverage was born from a simple observation: most businesses work harder, not smarter. They chase incremental gains instead of building systems that compound.

This site explores the strategies that create disproportionate returns—from operational leverage and automation to strategic positioning and contrarian market analysis. Paul writes about what he builds: automated systems, scalable processes, and the frameworks that turn effort into exponential outcomes.

The content here reflects over a decade of experience in operations, marketing, and systems thinking—applied across tech giants, startups, and his own ventures.

Paul Allen - Chief Product Officer at Cognitive Code

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