Our DNA
Mission & Vision
Our mission and vision reflect what we build and why we build it. It’s not just about technology. It’s about helping businesses move forward with confidence.
Our Mission
We transform technology into a growth driver for businesses.
Our Vision
A world where growing businesses are empowered by enterprise-grade technology, security, and strategy
Our Values
What We Stand For
Lead With
Empathy
We approach every challenge by considering every angle and perspective. That depth of understanding drives better solutions, better decisions, and stronger relationships.
Stay Curious, Stay Humble
Expertise is our foundation. We believe true mastery means staying open to change and growth. In a world that constantly evolves, we question assumptions, adapt quickly, and keep learning.
Move With
Purpose
We lead boldly and act decisively. Startups don’t wait. We move with purpose, trust our instincts, and choose momentum over perfection.
Simplicity
Scales
We cut through the noise. Clear, focused solutions make complexity manageable and change sustainable. Simplicity scales.
Partners, Not Providers
We are strategic partners and extensions of the teams we serve. We don’t just deliver services. We embed, align, and build like we’re part of the team.
Service is Selling, Selling is Service
We sell by example. We earn our clients’ trust by delivering on their definition of success, not ours.
Smiling man with short curly hair and light beard wearing a white shirt against a purple background, labeled Arta Dorafsha, Founder & Technical Consultant.
Behind the Vision
Meet Our Founder
Arta Dorafsha is a technology leader and operator with over a decade of experience across engineering, customer success, and executive leadership. Originally from the San Francisco Bay Area, he’s been proud to call San Diego home for the past nine years.

Most recently, he served as Division Director at a managed services provider, where he led a $10M annual revenue business unit with full P&L ownership and managed a 21-person team spanning four time zones. His background combines deep technical expertise with strategic advisory experience, helping businesses scale through automation, infrastructure, and intelligent systems design.

Arta holds an MBA in Business Analytics from the University of San Diego and a B.S. in Information Systems from San Diego State University. Outside of work, you’ll find him snowboarding in Mammoth, cheering on the Padres, or staying active in the gym.
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Our Purpose
Why We Exist
At Akiya, we believe technology should be a catalyst, not a constraint. Our team combines enterprise-grade expertise with startup agility to deliver solutions that are:
Align technology with strategy so every tool serves a clear business goal. Never tech for tech’s sake.
Simplify complexity by designing systems that are easy to understand, adopt, and scale.
Build for the future with an intentional program that enables long-term growth, not just short-term fixes.
Our Competitive Edge
Different by Design
Enterprise-grade quality. Startup-speed delivery
High-impact solutions delivered fast, without compromising reliability or scale.
Your playbook. No templates.
Every solution is tailored to your goals. No off-the-shelf fixes, no forced fits.
We go beyond the queue.
Our work goes deeper than reactive support. We invest in your systems, your people, and your outcomes.
Ready to Talk?
Let’s Grow Together
Let’s talk through your goals. Whether you need hands-on help or strategic guidance, your first consultation is free and focused on what matters most to you.