Smoothstack Inc
IT services and solutions provider in McLean, VA
Smoothstack Inc. is at the forefront of transforming IT recruitment through its innovative hire-train-deploy (HTD) model, skillfully blending strategic consulting with hands-on talent development. This approach focuses on Application Development, Cloud Services, Digital Platforms, Data Engineering and AI, and Cybersecurity. The company, headquartered in McLean, Virginia, serves an elite clientele, including Fortune 500 companies and numerous federal agencies, boasting partnerships with industry giants like Verizon, Morgan Stanley, and Intel. Collaborations with leading tech providers such as AWS and Salesforce amplify its capacity to address complex IT challenges.
The company departs from conventional recruitment methods by embracing a modern apprenticeship model. It utilizes AI and data science to create merit-based entry points for diverse, high-caliber talent in the IT industry. This process begins with recruiting budding software engineers, who are then meticulously trained through a proprietary program known as Mirrored Environment Immersion. This rigorous training simulates the tech environments of its clients, ensuring candidates are well-prepared. Post-training, these professionals are deployed to client sites for at least two years. Smoothstack Inc. manages all employment aspects, from hiring to benefits administration, enabling clients to bolster their operations seamlessly.
Founded in 2018 by John Akkara, Boris Kuiper, and Prasanth Ram, the company mitigates the acute shortage of skilled IT professionals. The founders utilized their extensive experience in IT consulting and strategic operations to innovate the HTD model, which streamlines talent sourcing and ensures their effective integration into client projects.
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