ABOUT UPTIME CREW
We build the workforce
your growth requires
THE UPTIME CREW STORY
Built to close the gap
Founder John Akkara saw the talent gap long before Uptime Crew existed.
It started in college, watching a capable roommate struggle to launch a career despite having the ability to succeed. Years later, working as an IT consultant, John saw the same problem from the other side: companies struggling to find people with the skills and potential they needed.
The problem wasn’t a lack of talent. It was a system that too often overlooked capable people and left companies searching for a workforce they couldn’t find.
That realization became the foundation for a different approach.
As technology advanced and industries began scaling faster than traditional workforce pipelines could keep up, the gap only grew. Companies needed people who could learn quickly, work with precision, adapt to demanding environments, and meet increasingly high standards. At the same time, thousands of capable people remained on the outside because their experience or background didn’t fit the conventional profile.
Uptime Crew was built to change that.
We look beyond pedigree and polished resumes for the signals that matter: how people think, how they learn, how they work, and what they do when the answer isn’t obvious. We rigorously vet for those qualities, then develop people around the skills, standards, and environments where they’ll be expected to perform.
The result is a workforce built for companies that can’t pause and for people ready for an opportunity to prove what they can do.
We don’t find talent. We build it.
WHAT WE’RE ABOUT
People. Performance. Possibility
We’re a purpose-driven company opening new pathways into the mission-critical workforce, expanding opportunity for people, elevating performance, and unlocking new possibilities for the industries that power what’s next.
MISSION
Building new pathways into the industries that power what’s next, creating precision-ready Crew and raising the standard for what mission-critical work can expect from frontline talent.
VISION
A future where innovation is never constrained by workforce readiness, and where the next generation of talent is built at the pace innovation demands.
LEADERSHIP
The Crew behind the Crew
John Akkara
CEO
Entrepreneur and founder driven by a belief that talent exists everywhere, but opportunity does not. John built Uptime Crew to close that gap by preparing talent for the systems and industries shaping the future.
Boris Kuiper
COO
Operations and finance leader with deep experience across commercial and federal environments. Boris helps scale the systems, structure, and discipline behind Uptime Crew’s growth.
Prashanth Ram
CTO
Technology leader with more than 20 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise software. Prashanth helps ensure readiness is built for real-world performance.
April Garvey
CMO
Leads marketing strategy, brand development, and go-to-market execution for Uptime Crew. With 20+ years driving growth, she translates complex workforce and technology narratives into market momentum.
Aaron Ritchie
SVP, Solutions
Business development leader with 20+ years in staffing, recruiting, and workforce solutions. Aaron connects enterprise talent needs to Uptime Crew’s readiness model to support scale, speed, and performance.
Gabriela Hower
SVP, Human Resources
HR leader focused on building the people systems, culture, and structure needed to scale in high-growth environments. Gabriela keeps growth aligned to mission, retention, and organizational strength.
Akbar Hosseinkhani
VP, Talent Development & Delivery
Talent development and delivery leader with more than a decade across government, private sector, and nonprofit organizations. Akbar turns potential into performance through structured development and scalable delivery.
Brit Hemming
Director, Training Operations
Leads training operations for the Crew entering mission-critical environments. Brit brings expertise in training design, scalable systems, and readiness-focused programs that build industry-ready talent pipelines.
Shannon Person
Recruitment Manager
Recruiting leader with 10 years across corporate, agency, startup, and franchise environments. Shannon identifies high-potential talent and strengthens the pipeline from first touch through workforce readiness.
Baha Basaran
Senior Recruiter
Baha’s career spans coaching and recruiting, two roles built on the same skill: recognizing potential and helping people reach it. For Baha, finding someone the right opportunity is personal.
Joey Hernández
Delivery Engagement Specialist
With a track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, Joey takes the time to connect with people one-on-one, believing meaningful conversations are far more impactful than any quick fix.
Robert Mott
Senior Business Development Representative
With a wealth of experience in the tech consulting space, Rob understands that strong relationships hinge on honest, authentic communication, and he engages with clients in a genuine and effective manner.
Maya Monk
Business Development Representative
Maya honed her communication and sales skills through direct outreach, lead generation, and managing client relationships.
Jessica Frias
Accountant
Jessica partners with teams to validate expenses and keep spending decisions thoughtful, justified, and aligned with business objectives, promoting a culture of accountability and conscious spending across the organization.
Rodrigo Vilchez Landa
HR Generalist
As an HR Generalist, Rodrigo focuses on employee training, recruiting and ensuring quality across HR procedures.
Lizette Ladia
Design Specialist
With her broad experience in creative design, she brings her ideas to life through compelling visuals and cohesive brand communication.
LET’S GET TO WORK
Let’s build what’s next together
Tell us about your roles, locations, and timeline. We’ll start with the work you need done.