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July 2023
The Top Three Technical Capabilities You Need To Build And Maintain More Secure Systems
Security vulnerabilities are coming—and likely at an increasing pace. Is your team prepared to respond quickly, effectively, and safely when they emerge? As part of his participation in Forbes Technology Council, Excella’s Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Jeff Gallimore, recently published an article, The Top Three Technical Capabilities You Need To Build And Maintain More […]
June 2023
Excella Secures Call Order in Support of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Office of Enforcement
Arlington, Virginia, June 21, 2023 – Excella, a pioneer in Agile data solutions, today announced that the company has been awarded a third call order under the 10-year Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Data Support Services (DSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA). Under this call order, Excella will help the Commission’s Office of Enforcement (OE) modernize […]
March 2023
Excella Recognized as one of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2023 by Forbes for the Fifth Year
Arlington, VA, March 16, 2023 – Excella has been named to the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms for the fifth year. Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider, present this annual award to the best consultancies based on the results of an online, two-step methodology that […]
Tech recruiters share their 6 favorite interview questions
It’s easy to anticipate standard interview questions as you go into an interview for a job in tech. But while recruiters often stick to the tried-and-true to glean important information about candidates, they often rely on a favorite question to make their hiring decisions. Brandon Muncy, Sr. Recruiting Manager, weighs in with his favorite question.
How DC’s meetup groups are making an IRL comeback in 2023
After nearly three years of virtual happy hours, the DMV’s meetup groups are finally making moves back toward in-person events. But it’s easier said than done, according to organizers. Hear more from local meetup organizers including Excellian Jen Pengelly.
Seven Indicators You Have A Culture That Values Security
Do You Have a Security-Minded Culture? As part of his participation in Forbes Technology Council, Excella’s Chief Technology and Innovation Officer, Jeff Gallimore, recently published an article, Seven Indicators You Have a Culture That Values Security. This piece describes key attributes of an organization that no matter its business or mission maintains a strong focus […]
February 2023
New year, new career — Arlington Talent Pilot Program
This past fall, Arlington Economic Development introduced the Arlington Talent Pilot Program, a program that provides selected Arlington residents paid, on-the-job learning opportunities to launch a new career in software development while helping businesses modernize their IT codebase infrastructure. Continue reading to learn about Excella’s involvement with the Arlington Talent Pilot Program.
December 2022
National Technology Firm to Establish New Orleans Talent Hub, Create 150 Jobs
NEW ORLEANS – Excella, an Agile technology firm that specializes in artificial intelligence and modernizing IT systems, announced it is establishing a talent hub in New Orleans to expand its software development team for government and business clients. The company will create 150 direct new jobs with an annual payroll of $21 million over the […]
How do you build an inclusive tech talent pipleine? Excella EVP Mahreen Rashid weighed in
For Mahreen Rashid, executive VP of people services at Arlington, Virginia IT company Excella, building a diverse talent pipeline is something she thinks about and works on almost every day. But in the private sector at large, many companies still struggle to target and retain diverse talent. Learn more about building an inclusive tech talent […]
November 2022
Excella Awarded Contract to Support the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Secures the Contract’s First Two Call Orders
Arlington, Virginia, November 3, 2022 – Excella, a pioneer in Agile technology solutions, today announced that the company has been awarded a spot on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s (FERC) ten-year Data Support Services (DSS) Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with a ceiling of $112 million. Through this BPA, Excella will help strengthen FERC’s ability to […]
October 2022
Excella Sponsors the Cajun Navy Ground Force Charity Internship
We are proud to sponsor and support the Cajun Navy Ground Force Charity Internship. Thelma Van, a UX Designer and Managing Consultant at Excella, teamed up with the Cajun Navy Ground Force this year to offer an internship opportunity for those interested in learning more about the field of UX. This 6 week long program […]
September 2022
IT Modernization: It takes more than agile sprints
Embarking on a technology modernization project is not a simple feat and often involves a wide range of people, processes, and existing technologies across your organization. These variables play a major role in the success of a modernization initiative and influence the types of challenges and risks that may arise. To increase the chances of […]
May 2022
Excella Awarded DOD Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Contract
Arlington, Virginia, May 24, 2022 – Excella, a pioneer in Agile technology solutions, today announced it has been awarded the Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Artificial Intelligence Center (JAIC) Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development (DRAID) Services Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) to accelerate AI adoption across the Defense Department. Through this award, Excella will have the […]
April 2022
Forbes Recognizes Excella as an America’s Best Management Consulting Firm in 2022
Arlington, Virginia, April 21, 2022 – Excella has been named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2022 for the fourth time. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on March 15th, 2022 and can currently […]
Three Things to Consider for Responsible AI in Government
The use of AI and analytics are crucial for government agencies, who are among the largest owners of data. The benefits of AI are often discussed – operational efficiencies, intelligent automation possibilities and the ability to gain deeper insights from massive amounts of data.
March 2022
Excella Awarded Digital Innovation and Development (DID(it)), II Contract with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
Arlington, Virginia, March 15, 2022 – Excella, a pioneer in Agile technology solutions, has been awarded the Digital Innovation and Development (DID(it)) II contract to support the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Excella has supported the USCIS mission for over six years. Through the DID(it) contract, valued at $116.6 million over five years, Excella […]