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Sonu Ratra Named a 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Influencer by Staffing Industry Analysts

Sonu Ratra started on the DE&I journey at a very young age. She was raised in India – with its multitude of cultures and varied groups – by parents who instilled in her the value of every human being, regardless of background or ethnicity. Those beliefs held her in good stead when she went on to co-found technology staffing company Akraya. Nearly 15 years later, she is still a passionate advocate for diversity both in her professional and personal life.

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4 Tips to Whiteboard Like a Pro

Congratulations! You have an opportunity to interview for that dream job. Now, it’s time to make sure you’re prepared to show that you’re a fantastic fit for the role. This sometimes involves one or more technical interviews, which give interviewers the chance to probe your knowledge of the technical fundamentals you’ll need on the job. Whiteboarding may be a substantial part of this process.

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Mary Kristynik Joins Akraya as SVP, Enterprise Accounts

SANTA CLARA, CA, Dec. 17, 2020—Akraya, Inc., a leading global provider of IT consulting and staffing services, recently announced that Mary Kristynik has joined as Senior Vice President, Enterprise Accounts where she will oversee North American sales and account management operations. Kristynik has more than 20 years of experience in global staffing, MSP, and RPO and has held a variety of executive roles with Randstad Sourceright, Staff Management, and Adecco.

 

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The Most In-Demand Programming Languages Heading Into 2021

Software developer is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of software developers is expected to grow by 22% through 2029, and the median salary currently exceeds $100,000. Considering the sheer number of different software applications used at home, work, and every place in between, it’s no wonder that the demand for software developers continues to rise.

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Applying for Tech Jobs: Do I Really Need to Have All the Listed Skills?

Whether you’re a developer or a designer, a programmer or an engineer, one of the most noticeable problems in applying for tech jobs is the list of required tech skills. We’ve all noticed that tech job descriptions often have a list of required technical proficiencies a mile long. It seems that every type of technology in the industry is listed. As any technician knows, few people are proficient in all of them. They can’t all be absolute requirements.

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Akraya, Inc. Named 2020 Best Staffing Firm to Temp For

Akraya is thrilled to announce that we have been named as a Best Staffing Firm to Temp Forwinner for 2020. The Best Staffing Firm to Temp For awards are given annually by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA), the global advisor on staffing and workforce solutions, and recognize employers for their top performance in engaging their employees and creating a workplace conducive to talent development, enjoyment, collaboration, and productivity.  

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