Versant-Software (Versant), a non-profit organization, is dedicated to creating cutting-edge, high-paying, high-value IT jobs for American graduates. Versant’s software development and services are 100% U.S.-based — zero offshoring.
Versant provides cutting-edge software and support services to government agencies and small to medium businesses in areas of:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption and optimizations
- Robotics automation adoption and process enhancements.
- Cloud software, systems, migration and optimizations.
- Software verification/QA, User support and training services.
AI and its related fields — including robotics and cloud software — represent a generational, transformative opportunity for American graduates. These technologies offer pathways to fulfilling careers that combine innovation, societal impact, and strong salaries, while helping professionals future-proof their careers. As AI is poised to remain central to the evolution of work and technology for decades to come, now is the time to engage in shaping the future of American graduates.
Over the past decade, American graduates in software and computer-related disciplines have encountered a challenging job market, often struggling to secure software positions and build meaningful careers — a trend especially pronounced among graduates from Tier-3 and Tier-4 colleges.
American grads are facing a multitude of challenges:
- Off-shoring of software jobs: The majority of current software service providers outsource software development to overseas teams — a practice that spans from small firms with fewer than 50 employees to multinational corporations employing hundreds of thousands. As a result, significantly fewer software job opportunities remain available for American graduates. The top countries to which software development is offshored include India, the Philippines, Indonesia, Ukraine, Romania, and China.
- Foreign work-visas – According to USCIS data for FY 2022, approximately 407,000 H-1B work visas were issued annually to foreign workers. An estimated 60% to 70% of these visa holders are employed in computer-related occupations, further limiting the number of job opportunities available to American graduates in the technology sector.
- Lacking practical and emerging software skills – While the U.S. produces world-class software graduates from top-tier institutions such as MIT, Carnegie Mellon, and Stanford, there is significant variability in the quality of college programs (especially Tier-3/Tier-4), hands-on training, and access to real-world experience across the broader academic landscape. As a result, many American graduates lack contemporary, applied software development skills. Software service providers frequently report challenges in finding “job-ready” U.S. developers who can contribute effectively from day one.
- Struggling US based software providers : U.S.-based software service vendors — those committed to conducting development in U.S. soil — are increasingly struggling to remain competitive against foreign counterparts that rely heavily on offshoring. A key issue is the lack of clear differentiation: many U.S. providers suffer from poor service quality, missed project timelines, budget overruns, and outdated management practices. This makes it difficult to justify higher costs when compared to offshore-centric providers offering lower prices and, in some cases, more modern delivery models.
While offshore software providers offer cost advantages, they also come with significant challenges. Common issues include poor software quality, elevated risks of data breaches, intellectual property (IP) loss or theft, communication and time zone barriers, increased management overhead, and high employee turnover rates. These factors can undermine project outcomes, reduce efficiency, and pose long-term strategic risks to clients.
Versant recognizes a significant missed opportunity in the delivery of innovative, high-quality software services to American businesses. In response, Versant offers cost-competitive, 100% U.S.-based IT solutions that prioritize excellence and innovation while exclusively employing American youth. By focusing on domestic talent and eliminating reliance on offshoring, Versant aims to bridge the gap between business needs and the potential of American graduates.
Versant business practice is based on the following 3 business principles –
- 100% on-shore teams – Our teams are 100% U.S. based, employing American graduates – with zero offshoring. Versant hires and trains American graduates in applied, cutting-edge IT skills training followed by employment with Versant in innovative, good paying, stable and impactful IT careers. For our clients, 100% U.S. based teams ensure access to cutting-edge technology, enhanced communications, reduced risks of IP/data loss, and reduced management overhead.
- On-budget delivery – Our costs are competitive with off-shore based delivery organizations. We provide several engagement models – fixed-cost, fixed-scope, and time and material for projects where the scope is evolving. Additionally, we have developed our proprietary framework for requirement analysis and quality control, which ensures faster time to market and stable and timely support services.
- On-time delivery – We deliver in an iterative, phased manner. Teams are small and flexibly sized, highly productive with access to established practices and tools. We utilize real-time project and risk management controls enabling Versant’s project managers to provide our clients timely project status from start to finish.