Chief Officer Award Finalist Zak Mahshie: ‘You Must Always be Ready to Learn New Skills’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 8, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person June 4. Next is Zak Mahshie, general counsel and executive vice president of compliance at Excella, and a finalist in the General Counsel/Compliance Executive of the Year category. In this
Nominate Pricing Execs for 2024 Pinnacle Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pinnacle Awards is Sept. 5, and we want your help finding the most impactful pricing executives. The Pinnacle Awards is an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal clients across the region. For the pricing
Nominate Business Development Execs for 2024 Pinnacle Awards
The deadline to submit nominations for the Pinnacle Awards is Sept. 5, and we want your help finding the most impactful business development executives. The Pinnacle Awards is an annual program that embodies the WashingtonExec spirit of highlighting successful executives and businesses saving money and fostering innovation for federal clients across the region. For the
2024 Chief Officer Award Winner: Excella’s Burton White
Burton White, CEO and co-founder of Excella, has won WashingtonExec’s 2024 Chief Officer Award for CEO in the Private Company (annual revenue greater than $20M and less than $100M) category. WashingtonExec on May 10 unveiled the winners of the Chief Officer Awards, an annual program that celebrates influential and innovative executives in government and industry
Excella Secures Minority Investment from Attain Capital
Excella has secured a minority investment from Attain Capital to enhance its delivery of differentiated technology solutions for critical client missions. “This investment is a big win for Excella and strengthens our position to execute our strategy,” said Excella CEO and co-founder Burton White. “Attain Capital’s approach closely aligns with Excella’s values and vision, and
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Burton White: ‘Run Your Own Race, Chart Your Own Course’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 28, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is Burton White, CEO of Excella, and finalist in the Private Company CEO (annual revenue greater than $20 million and less than $100 million) category. Here, he
Top Pricing Execs to Watch in 2024: Excella’s Eddie Morris
Eddie Morris Vice President of Pricing & Profitability, Excella Since joining Excella in 2021, Eddie Morris has helped fuel the firm’s revenue growth to achieve an impressive 44% growth rate, while maintaining an above industry win rate. In the process, the firm grew to a new level of pricing maturity with a better approach to
2023 Pinnacle Awards Winner: Excella’s Christina Seiden
Christina Seiden, vice president strategic growth at Excella, has won WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Award for Business Development Executive of the Year, Private Company (annual revenue less than $250 million). On Nov. 16, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the
2023 Pinnacle Awards Winner: Excella’s Eddie Morris
Eddie Morris, vice president of pricing and profitability for Excella, has won WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Award for Private & Public Company Pricing Executive of the Year. On Nov. 16, WashingtonExec announced the Pinnacle Awards winners during an annual event showcasing government and industry executives who notably spurred innovation for federal clients in the region. The
Pinnacle Awards Finalist Mahreen Rashid: ‘It is Vital that We Create and Enable Opportunities for Anyone Looking to Pursue a Career in Technology,’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s 2023 Pinnacle Awards were announced Sept. 25, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person Nov. 16. Next is Mahreen Rashid, executive vice president of people services at Excella, who’s the HR Executive of the Year, Private Company (Annual Revenue Less Than $250M) finalist. Here,
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Burton White: ‘Excellians are Passionate About Making the Tech Community More Diverse’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced March 17, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place live, in-person May 10. Next is CEO finalist in the Private Company: Annual Revenue
Excella Wins Federal Energy Regulatory Commission Contract
Excella has won a spot on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s 10-year Data Support Services blanket purchase agreement with a ceiling of $112 million. “As Excella’s first contract with FERC, the DSS BPA represents an exciting opportunity to use the expertise housed in our three primary offerings ⏤ AI and analytics, modern software delivery and
Excella Lands DOD Contract for AI Development
Excella has been awarded the Joint Artificial Intelligence Center’s Data Readiness for Artificial Intelligence Development Services Basic Ordering Agreement to accelerate AI adoption across the Defense Department. Through this award, Excella can provide various services including project and program management, data science, data engineering, software development, data governance and cloud integration. The 5-year, multi-award contract
Excella Lands $117M Digital Innovation and Development Contract with USCIS
Excella has been awarded the Digital Innovation and Development II contract to support the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Excella has supported the USCIS mission for over six years. Through the DID(it) contract, valued at $116.6 million over five years, the company will provide agile and modern software delivery capabilities to develop and deploy secure
Excella Appoints Ruben Marchiani as VP, Market Owner of National Security
Excella has named Ruben Marchiani vice president and market owner of national security. “I’m excited to start expanding our client and industry relationships in the National Security market and building exceptional careers for our people,” he said. “My focus will be on offering innovative solutions to our clients while enabling top-line growth and bottom-line performance
Excella Wins DHS Continued Automation and Enhancements Contract
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded Excella the Continued Automation and Enhancements Contract contract, under which the company will provide agile software delivery, full-stack development and cloud support. Additionally, Excella’s agile support teams on and offsite will support rapid modernization, increase data availability for users and create consistency across the agency. “In order to keep
Eddie Morris Named VP of Strategic Pricing
Agile technology solutions provider Excella has announced the appointment of Eddie Morris as vice president of strategic pricing and profitability. Morris will connect Excella leadership, subcontractors and federal agencies to provide government with access to agile transformation and innovative, responsible artificial intelligence offerings at appropriate prices. “From data analytics solutions that reduce fraud to agile
Excella Snags DOJ Agile Support Services Contract
Excella has been awarded a contract by the Justice Department’s Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives to provide agile support services for the Spartan Case Management System. Under the contract, Excella will provide agile coaching and comprehensive testing for the continued development and maintenance of Spartan. The case management system supports industry operations and
Excella Wins Navy SeaPort Contract
Agile technology solutions provider Excella has been awarded a prime position on the U.S. Navy’s SeaPort Next Generation multiple-award contract. The contract has a 2.5-year base period and an ordering period of five years, with a remaining ceiling value of $7.5 billion. “The U.S. Navy is making impressive progress solving transformational challenges and modernizing its
Chief Officer Award Finalist Sandy Gillespie: ‘Being Humbled By Failure Is Quite A Valuable Life Lesson’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Chief Officer Awards were announced April 15, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually May 27. Next is Chief Operating Officer Award finalist Sandy Gillespie, who’s COO at Excella. Here, she talks proud career moments, primary focus areas, career advice and more. What are you
WATCH: Excella’s Sandy Gillespie Talks Pandemic Support Initiatives, Inclusion and Diversity, and 2021 Outlook
WashingtonExec’s Amanda Ziadeh catches up with Sandy Gillespie, chief operating officer of Excella, to talk pandemic challenges, companywide inclusion and diversity efforts, and how to look toward the future. Gillespie joined Excella in March, right at the start of the pandemic, and speaks reflectively on how she has helped handle pandemic-related challenges. The firm is
Pinnacle Award Finalist Mahreen Rashid: ‘We All Have A Role To Play In Creating Equity Through Opportunity’
The finalists for WashingtonExec’s Pinnacle Awards were announced Oct. 8, and we’ll be highlighting some of them until the event takes place virtually Nov. 12. Next is HR Executive of the Year (Small Company) finalist Mahreen Rashid, who’s executive vice president of people services at Excella. Here, she talks key achievements, future focus areas and overcoming career struggles.
Excella Announces Senior Leadership Promotions
Five of Excella’s leaders have been promoted to senior positions in a move to advance the company’s presence in key markets, capabilities and workforce development. Jaman Botts was promoted to director of workforce management. In this role, he will manage, develop and execute Excella’s resource management and workforce strategy developing plans for each of the
Chief Officer Awards Finalist Jeff Gallimore: ‘A Worthwhile Career is Full of Risks’
Editor’s note: The winner of the Chief Officer Awards Private Company CTO Award announced June 17 is Allen Badeau of NCI. On June 17, WashingtonExec will be virtually celebrating the most impactful and innovative C-suite executives in government and industry. These chief officers work in technology, security, data, operations, finance, business and more, excelling on
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