Company Performance Metrics
- Boris Kuiper: COO
- John Akkara: Co- Founder and CEO
Smoothstack is a leading IT services and talent solutions provider, recognized for its innovative approach to addressing the growing technology skills gap. Ranked #684 on the Inc. 5000 2024 list of Top Private Companies, Smoothstack has rapidly become a trusted partner for enterprises and federal agencies, delivering skilled, day-one-ready
talentacross key industries, including AI, cybersecurity, cloud, DevOps, data engineering, advanced manufacturing, and semiconductors. Through our Hire-Train-Deploy (HTD) model and earn-as-you-learn approach, Smoothstack creates a net-new pipeline of American-based IT professionals, bridging critical skills gaps in both B2B, B2C, and B2G markets. Smoothstack has trained over 1,500 professionals and successfully placed 95% with enterprise and federal clients.
As a certified partner in the Department of Labor’s Apprenticeships program and a proud participant in the Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program, we are committed to helping military veterans transition into thriving tech careers. Our programs also serve civilians, creating broader access to high-demand IT roles.
Smoothstack’s strategic alliances with AWS, Databricks, ServiceNow, MuleSoft, and Salesforce ensure that our talent is trained on the latest platforms to meet the evolving needs of our clients. Inclusion in NIST’s Apprenticeship Finder underscores our commitment to diversity, workforce development, and career growth.
With our recent placement on the Inc. 5000 list, our rapid growth is a testament to our focus on innovation, diversity, and continuously developing top-tier technology talent. Partner with Smoothstack, where we are shaping the future of IT by bridging the skills gap and delivering workforce solutions that address today's digital landscape.