Akira Technologies

Established in 2003 by founder and CEO Srinivas Chennamaraja, Akira Technologies, Inc. operates as an information technology company focused on serving the United States federal government. The company specializes in delivering customized IT solutions designed to enhance business efficiency and support mission-critical operations for federal agencies. Registered in SAM.gov since 2006, Akira is recognized as a minority-owned, self-certified small disadvantaged business.

The company's business model is centered on acting as a prime contractor and value-added reseller for a wide array of IT products and services. It generates revenue by securing federal contracts, often through vehicles like GSA Schedules, GWACs, and agency-specific IDIQs and BPAs. Akira has a history of successful contract awards with numerous federal bodies, including the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, National Institutes of Health, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. This strategy involves providing hardware from major manufacturers like Dell and Cisco, alongside software licenses and maintenance for platforms such as Oracle, VMware, and Salesforce.

Akira Technologies' service portfolio encompasses IT modernization, systems integration, and information management architecture. The firm offers solutions in cloud and infrastructure, with capabilities in designing cloud-hosted, on-premise, and hybrid systems. Their approach, termed "Akira Advantage," utilizes Lean Product Development and Continuous Delivery techniques to manage solution quality and customer outcomes. Services extend to custom computer programming, systems design, and facilities management. The company's primary NAICS code is 541519 for Other Computer Related Services.

Founder Srinivas Chennamaraja, an alumnus of Duke University's Fuqua School of Business with a Master's in Engineering from the University of Oklahoma, brings over two decades of experience in product design, management, and consulting to his leadership role. Before establishing Akira, he was involved with various startup companies in product-focused roles and consulted for F500 corporations. Keywords: federal government contractor, IT services, systems integration, cloud solutions, information technology modernization, value-added reseller, government contracts, GWAC, GSA Schedule, Department of Homeland Security, Department of Defense, Oracle, VMware, Salesforce, IT infrastructure, small disadvantaged business, data management, cybersecurity solutions, hardware procurement, software licenses