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EBI has some amazing and talented employees, so we want to shine a spotlight on them! Read what Dante Legaspi has to say about his work and EBI culture. 1.    What is your name and your job title/role? Dante Legaspi Equipment Logistics Manager 2.    What does your job title/role entail? Coordinating the return and issuance of IT equipment, tracking the lifecycle of IT equipment, and managing the Equipment Logistics mailbox. I am the middleman between personnel and the IT Deskside team. 3.    How many years have you worked in this type of role? Over a year now. 4.    What is the most enjoyable part of performing this role? The ability to help people through this stressful part of their onboarding/offboarding process. 5.    How do you believe that your role has positively impacted your client contract as well as EBI? I believe that my role has helped create stability and provide more visibility in my client contract. There was a lot that needed untangling when I first got onto the project, and this has helped me find ways to create more organization and structure, both in my role and in some of the things I do at EBI. 6.    What is your favorite thing about working for EBI? I have a lot of freedom to find and solve problems. That comes from the trust EBI leadership puts in their employees. If I see something that can or should be changed, I can bring it up without second guessing myself. 7.    What would you tell a hew hire on their first day? EBI puts a lot of trust on its employees to do a good job, and to reach out when they need something. That independence can be intimidating at first, but it gives you a lot of opportunities to grow and expand your skillset, build confidence, and autonomy. 8.    What are the most important things you’ve learned while working at EBI? You will always have to be flexible in your roles. No matter what your title says, everyone has to learn how to do things outside of that if they want to excel. You should focus on growth and development rather than sticking to one thing. 9.    What skills have you developed the most? Developing a growth mindset rather than focusing on a static one. 10. What sets EBI apart from other employers you have had? The culture. The leadership and the other employees trust everyone to do a good job, and don’t micromanage you. You have a lot of flexibility to get things done. 

 It has been a busy season for EBI which means that great things are happening! However, we can't forget about our Employee Spotlight! Another amazing team member has provided feedback about their experience with EBI and supporting federal government contracts. Let's see what G. Riley Harris, III has to say! 1.    What is your name and your job title/role? a.     George (Riley) Harris, currently transitioning over to a Systems Analyst. 2.    What does your job title/role entail (Brief description)? a.     My role involves analyzing business requirements, designing, and maintaining technical solutions, and ensuring the smooth integration of systems and data for our client. 3.    How many years have you worked in this type of role? a.     New to this role, but I have been with EBI since October 2022 – originally being hired as a Business Analyst. 4.    What is the most enjoyable part of performing this role? a.     The most enjoyable part of my role is problem-solving and seeing the positive impact on our client’s efficiency and effectiveness. 5.    How do you believe that your role has positively impacted your client contract as well as EBI? a.     By providing effective technical solutions that improve business efficiency for our client. My continuous learning and development has assisted EBI in seeking out future opportunities. 6.    What is your favorite thing about working for EBI? a.     The family atmosphere and commitment to investing in their employees' career development and growth opportunities. Such as supporting my transition into a technical role and affording me the opportunity to obtain my Certified Data Management Professional certification. 7.    What would you tell a hew hire on their first day? a.     On their first day, I would advise a new hire to be open to learning, ask questions, build relationships with colleagues and take advantage of the resources and training opportunities available at EBI. 8.    What are the most important things you’ve learned while working at EBI? a.     The value of collaboration, adaptability, and the importance of continuous learning and development. 9.    What skills have you developed the most? a.     The skills I've developed the most at EBI include data analysis, systems design, and project management. 10. What sets EBI apart from other employers you have had? a.     Their strong focus on employee development, supportive work culture, and commitment to delivering high-quality solutions to clients. At the end of the day, EBI invests in their people and makes them better professionals. Thank you so much G. Riley! We appreciate and enjoy having you as a part of our team! #fedjobs #systemsanalyst #employeespotlight #careerdevelopment

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Congratulations Joshua on obtaining your newest certification!! We are always excited to celebrate and encourage our team members to grow and expand their skillsets. Obtaining certifications increases professional confidence and leverage within the marketplace. It also makes our team even stronger!

EBI has some amazing employees and we thought it would be good to provide a glimpse of our inner world. In a brief interview, each employee shared some details of their role and what it is like to work for us! This month we are spotlighting Kaleigh Yandell! Here is what she has to say: 1.    What is your name and your job title/role? Kaleigh Yandell - Computer Systems Analyst   2.    What does your job title/role entail? I provide professional services to the federal government in the areas of financial management and data analysis in support of their accounting and budget systems. Work with multiple stakeholder groups to ensure data integration is executed to coincide with accounting period closeouts and support complementary application tools to improve process efficiencies.   3.    How many years have you worked in this type of role? 2 years in this role at EBI, but over 3 years of additional experience in a similar role that also supported applications centered primarily around financial components. 4.    What is the most enjoyable part of performing this role? Knowing that my actions, processes, and efforts are ultimately impacting our warfighters and their ability to access the technology and resources they need to be able to carry out their duties, for instance, protecting our great country.   5.    How do you believe that your role has positively impacted your client contract as well as EBI? My technical experience, communication skills, and detail-oriented thinking have proven to be helpful to our team, especially when it comes to the areas of documentation or confirming our assets follow the required standards.   6.    What is your favorite thing about working for EBI? I feel good about the work that I am responsible for and know my team will help to ensure that the overall job that needs to be done is done.   7.    What would you tell a new hire on their first day? I am in a position that requires maximum availability and a quick response at times that are not always predictable. My management, contract leads, and co-workers have been supportive in ensuring there is a balance between work and life.   8.    What are the most important things you’ve learned while working at EBI? I’ve received the CompTIA Security + Certification and the DAMA CDMP Certification – Associate level, both of which have expanded my knowledge of technical/business concepts and highlighted the importance of prioritizing security within our systems and practices.   9.    What skills have you developed the most? Audit & Compliance, Database Administration, and Process Documentation are areas of which I believe I have expanded my skills since working in my position at EBI.   10. What sets EBI apart from other employers you have had? EBI leadership and employees show an undeniable dedication to the client contract’s mission of supporting the warfighter. 

For over 14 months now, EBI staff have collaborated on a "Lunch and Learn" cross-training program, covering topics from Statistics, Fiscal Law, Python, Machine Learning, SQL, and Data Management. The point of this program is to foster better communication between our diverse skill sets and prepare. After January's block on Investment Analysis led by Shawn Rabold, Kaleigh Yandell will take over to provide an overview of the CompTIA Security+ certification program. These core security skills needed by IT professionals are critical to all Federal contractors to provide confidence and trust in the National Industrial Base. #comptia #upskilling #federalcontracting

EBI would like to take a moment to recognize the great work our team has put in to get CDMP certified over the past 6 months! Shawn Rabold Brian Brewster G. Riley Harris, III Kaleigh Yandell Joshua Jackson EBI understands that a holistic, business requirement-focused approach is needed for the data-driven nature of today's decision-making, both for short-term, tactical adjustments and long-term strategic objectives. These over-achievers took it upon themselves to spearhead this effort through rigorous group study and gaining certification supported by DAMA International (tag DAMA). (https://lnkd.in/gDhjPPr3)