Case Study
How Sparklight built a global tech team and cut costs by 40%
Annual Savings
$530,260 USD
Team size
14
Retention
100%
Sparklight is a major telecommunications company with more than 11,000 employees across the U.S. They were scaling fast and needed a tech team that could keep up. The vision was big, but their internal teams were at capacity. They needed more people who could contribute right away and help them stay ahead of the work, not constantly chase it.
Here are some challenges they needed to solve, and fast:
Their Engineering teams were handling a significant workload and growing backlog. To address this, they built and hired a dedicated Software Development team focused on creating automations that would help the Engineering teams work more efficiently.
Roles like AI Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Network Engineer require niche skills and fast onboarding. While Sparklight had an internal HR team handling their US-based recruitment, they needed a partner who could help them tap into global talent markets with speed and efficiency. Athyna brought not only deep knowledge of international tech talent pools but also the infrastructure and engagement strategies to hire successfully beyond US borders. This allowed Sparklight to access specialized skills faster and more cost-effectively than their traditional hiring process could deliver.
They needed professionals who could ramp up quickly, understand complex systems, and add value from the start. They needed a team that could grow with them, not just fill a temporary gap.
Even with so many concerns, Sparklight trusted Athyna to assemble a high-performing, multi-disciplinary global team that accelerated growth.
Sparklight is a major telecommunications company with more than 11,000 employees across the U.S. They were scaling fast and needed a tech team that could keep up. The vision was big, but their internal teams were at capacity. They needed more people who could contribute right away and help them stay ahead of the work, not constantly chase it.Here are some challenges they needed to solve, and fast:
Their Engineering teams were handling a significant workload and growing backlog. To address this, they built and hired a dedicated Software Development team focused on creating automations that would help the Engineering teams work more efficiently.
Roles like AI Engineer, Platform Engineer, or Network Engineer require niche skills and fast onboarding. While Sparklight had an internal HR team handling their US-based recruitment, they needed a partner who could help them tap into global talent markets with speed and efficiency. Athyna brought not only deep knowledge of international tech talent pools but also the infrastructure and engagement strategies to hire successfully beyond US borders. This allowed Sparklight to access specialized skills faster and more cost-effectively than their traditional hiring process could deliver.
They needed professionals who could ramp up quickly, understand complex systems, and add value from the start. They needed a team that could grow with them, not just fill a temporary gap.Even with so many concerns, Sparklight trusted Athyna to assemble a high-performing, multi-disciplinary global team that accelerated growth.
Athyna partnered with Sparklight to build a complete global tech team using a simple, fast, and reliable approach. The best part? Today, we see contract extensions, talent recognition, and team expansion. Let’s see all the outcomes:
Instead of waiting months, Sparklight received vetted candidates in just a few days. They received vetted candidates in 3 business days on average, which meant no slowdown in hiring and no disruption to the roadmap.
Once onboard, the team integrated quickly into Sparklight’s processes and systems. They supported:
Talent feedback consistently highlighted how easy it was to collaborate with Sparklight’s leadership and how quickly they were trusted with important work.
Sparklight didn't just expand their team. They built a path for long-term growth and stability.
During the first year of working together, Athyna and Sparklight's managers collaborated to introduce tools and practices that would keep performance and retention high: professional development paths, pay bands, performance reviews, and a quarterly bonus program to recognize outstanding work. The focus was clear: keep the team engaged, rewarded, and set up for long-term success.
The Software Development team surpassed the 2025 goal of 3,100 automation hours saved by September. Their impact was clear, and Sparklight expressed their commitment to keep working with this team to continue the momentum.
Sparklight saved $530,260 USD annually by building their team through Athyna. Savings per role ranged between 32% and 59%. These efficiencies gave Sparklight the freedom to invest more into innovation and new technical initiatives.
The Sparklight team consistently shares how supportive, collaborative, and energizing the environment is. Their words say it best.
