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John is the Chief Executive Officer of Smoothstack. Previously, John led a global IT services firm headquartered in Connecticut. His background in investment banking and financial services was earned in roles at the investment bank UBS and hedge fund Silver Point Capital. He held leadership positions in companies such as Bank of America. John has a bachelor of science degree in finance from Fairfield University and played NCAA Division I tennis.

Posts by john.akkara :

  • IT Apprenticeship Programs: Building the Last Mile in Tech Education, Posted on Jan 31, 2020 by John Akkara in Universities
  • Military to Tech: How to Successfully Change Jobs, Posted on Feb 27, 2019 by John Akkara in Talent
  • The Best Tech Conferences to Attend in 2019, Posted on Feb 20, 2019 by John Akkara in Talent
  • How Do You Develop an Effective Leadership Style?, Posted on Feb 13, 2019 by John Akkara in News
  • Grow Your Professional Network: Facebook Edition, Posted on Feb 6, 2019 by John Akkara in Talent
  • 3 Ways to Connect Your Military Experience in Your Next Interview, Posted on Jan 23, 2019 by John Akkara in Talent
  • 4 Career-Boosting Podcasts You Should Subscribe To, Posted on Jan 16, 2019 by John Akkara in Talent
  • 2019 & Beyond: The Top Technologies Influencing the IT Industry, Posted on Jan 9, 2019 by John Akkara in Employers
  • 5 Easy Steps to Hiring Military Veterans, Posted on Dec 26, 2018 by John Akkara in News
  • How to Make a Great Impression During Your First Interview, Posted on Dec 19, 2018 by John Akkara in Talent
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