Long-time executive appointed as CRO to oversee enterprise strategy and accelerate Matlen Silver’s growth. June 29, 2026 – Somerville, New Jersey – Matlen Silver, a leading provider of talent and technology solutions, today announced the promotion of Kirk Ferrier to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO), effective immediately. In this role, Ferrier serves as the company’s senior-most operating executive, […]
AI hiring is accelerating across industries, and three roles are leading the demand: Machine Learning Engineers, Data Engineers, and AI Product Engineers. While each serves a distinct purpose – building models, powering data infrastructure, or integrating AI into products- the lines between them are increasingly blending. Employers are prioritizing professionals who can move […]
For C-suite leaders and executive teams, cybersecurity talent has moved beyond a hiring issue and is now a business resilience issue. As threats grow more sophisticated and the cybersecurity skills gap persists, organizations need practical, scalable ways to strengthen security capabilities. One of the most compelling and often underutilized talent sources is the U.S. veteran […]
As cybersecurity threats, AI adoption, and regulatory scrutiny intensify, banks and financial institutions are fundamentally reshaping how they build and hire technology teams. Cybersecurity is no longer viewed as a standalone function — it has become a core principle embedded into every layer of banking technology development, infrastructure, and operations. Financial institutions that fail […]
Charlotte and Atlanta aren’t “emerging” tech hubs anymore; they’re operating at the speed and scale of national innovation centers. As enterprise expansion, AI adoption, and digital modernization accelerate across the Southeast, hiring conditions are tightening faster than most organizations can adjust. That strain is exposing a structural weakness in traditional hiring approaches. In a market […]
Procurement leaders and MSP program managers are being asked to prove value with measurable outcomes: compliant starts, faster fills, stable talent, and consistent quality. For MSP and staffing partners, some plateau in MSP programs not because they stop working hard, but because they optimize for the wrong signals. In today’s enterprise scorecards, the partners that […]
In 2026, developer resumes face a new reality: more keywords don’t mean more interviews. The developers who stand out use a focused, intentional set of skills and keywords that reflect their real work, impact, and technical depth. Keyword stuffing might slip past some automated filters; it rarely holds up with a technical reviewer. In […]
“Cloud and devOps” has long been a constant buzzword used in IT hiring, yet despite its popularity, it is still one of the most widely misunderstood terms that has evolved significantly over time. In 2026, when IT hiring managers say, “cloud and DevOps”, they’re looking for candidates who possess depth in operational thinking and […]
Many women enter technology, yet a significant number exit at the midlevel (roughly five to ten years). From an executive perspective, this is not simply a diversity issue; it is a material business risk. While “tech” is often used as a broad umbrella, this article focuses specifically on engineering and deeply technical roles, where […]
Making a Career Change into Tech Each year, thousands of accomplished professionals from healthcare, education, finance, operations, and other industries ask a pivotal question: Is it too late to make a career change into tech? The answer is a resounding no. For technology leaders, this question signals a significant opportunity. As skills shortages […]
