Our Take

We’ll be at HIMSS21

Aug 4,2021

Never before has the intersection of the medicine and information technology had such a transformative impact on humanity as we have seen throughout 2020 and 2021.  The importance of information sharing, collaboration, and new ways of addressing growing challenges can’t be emphasized enough.  We understand this and hope we can

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What Drives This CEO

Aug 3,2021

Recently an employee, offered the option to continue supporting a project he loved but doing so with another company or staying with us and tackling the unknown, sat down to talk to me about his decision to stay with us. I don’t think I’ll ever forget his words – at

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BLACK LIVES MATTER

Jun 5,2020

“If I were to remain silent, I’d be guilty of complicity.”― Albert Einstein We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. These words start

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No-Handshake “Hello’s!”

Mar 8,2020

With the threat of COVID 19 and coronavirus, please consider skipping the traditional handshake, to help curb the spread of disease.

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Katherine Johnson

Feb 12,2020

Excel Technologies is proud to honor Katherine Johnson, an African-American mathematician whose calculations were critical to the success of crewed space flight.

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Deb Yamanaka Couch Talk – 2

Jan 30,2020

Excel’s CEO continues her Couch Talk series about being CEO of a Woman-owned Small Business.

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Bourbon and Swords

Jan 3,2020

As we enter into an exciting new year, Excel Technologies CEO Deb Yamanaka shares her thoughts about bourbon and swords.

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Work from Home

Nov 8,2019

As we roll out this section of Excel’s newly revamped web presence, I wanted to talk with you about a trending work circumstance in the Federal support contractor community.  When I first got in this business in 1991 as a proposal coordinator, big, impressive office buildings were commonplace.  You know

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It’s a Points Party!

Apr 17,2018

Two years ago, I stepped up to the leadership plate at Excel Technologies.  I think I was holding my breath.  I know for sure I did some of the things I promised (moved) and not such a great job at others (blogging). And here I am, reflecting.  I am surprised

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Leading Forward

Aug 16,2017

Leading a company forward is tricky business.  You make what seems like hundreds of decisions a day, sometimes without realizing it, and with every decision there is the question “is this what is best for the company?”  Sometimes you feel like you are at the bow of the boat, hands

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