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5 Major IT Service Desk Staffing Challenges and How to Overcome Them

June 13, 2024 XA Talent

5 Major IT Service Desk Staffing Challenges and How to Overcome Them: A well-functioning IT service desk is essential for...

Expert Advice on Overcoming 2 Critical Challenges Faced by Small B2B Businesses – myXATalent

June 10, 2023 XA Talent

Expert Advice on Overcoming 3 Critical Challenges Faced by Small B2B Businesses Small businesses play a vital role in the...

4 Tips for Building Thought Leadership through Personal Branding

May 25, 2023 XA Talent

4 Tips for Building Thought Leadership through Personal Branding With the rise of social media over the past decade, we've...

3 Factors Behind Your Ineffective Recruitment Marketing – myXATalent

May 15, 2023 Abigail Jones

3 Factors Behind Your Ineffective Recruitment Marketing Recruitment marketing, a strategic fusion of marketing and HR practices, has emerged as...

Exposing the truth about working for an IT government contracting company

April 26, 2023 XA Talent

Equity vs Equality: Addressing Systemic Inequalities in the Workplace The terms equity and equality are frequently mentioned in conversations surrounding...

Discover the Winning Formula for Small Businesses to Attract and Retain Top Talent

April 19, 2023 XA Talent

Discover the Winning Formula for Small Businesses to Attract and Retain the Best Talent In today's competitive business landscape, talent...

Equity vs Equality: 4 Ways to Address Systemic Inequalities in the Workplace

March 9, 2023 XA Talent

Equity vs Equality: Addressing Systemic Inequalities in the Workplace The terms equity and equality are frequently mentioned in conversations surrounding...

4 Strategies for Empowering Women to Drive Business Growth

February 24, 2023 XA Talent

4 Strategies for Empowering Women to Drive Business Growth Empowering women in the workplace has become increasingly significant, as it...

20 Ways to Destroy Your Company Reputation

February 9, 2023 XA Talent

20 Ways to Destroy Your Company Reputation. In the world of business, a company reputation is paramount. But what exactly...

8 Steps to Crafting a Winning Employer Brand Strategy

January 24, 2023 XA Talent

8 Steps to Crafting a Winning Employer Brand Strategy As you embark on your journey to craft a standout employer...

Mastering Employer Branding: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Retention and Recruitment

January 9, 2023 XA Talent

Mastering Employer Branding: Building a Stronger Workforce Through Retention and Recruitment Employer branding refers to the perception and reputation of...

The Ultimate Secrets to Attracting Elite Executive Leaders

March 9, 2022 XA Talent

When COVID-19 started last year, many executives opted to retire early. Others were laid off by their employers due to...

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Mike Person

Strategic Advisor, Learning and Development

He brings over 15 years of experience leading technology initiatives for federal agencies, with a focus on cloud migrations, application and infrastructure delivery, enterprise collaboration platforms, and secure system enhancements within complex government environments.

 

He is certified in PMP, ITIL, and SAFe Scrum Master, and has extensive experience leading cross-functional teams across Agile and hybrid delivery models. His work includes managing AWS and Azure migrations, SharePoint redesigns, case management system enhancements, monthly production releases, and knowledge management solutions, all within strict federal governance, security, and compliance frameworks.

 

Throughout his career, he has partnered with business stakeholders, engineers, cybersecurity teams, and operations to drive delivery, mitigate risk, and ensure alignment between technical execution and organizational priorities. He has also led initiatives focused on workflow optimization, knowledge management, and process improvement across large-scale government programs.

 

In addition to his technical leadership, he brings a strong focus on workforce development, supporting learning and development initiatives, knowledge transfer, and capability building to strengthen team performance and align talent with evolving organizational needs.

Abigail Jpones

Abigail Jones

Chief Strategy & Operations Officer

Driven by a passion for shaping global talent and advancing workforce development, Abigail builds and scales innovative talent pipelines that keep organizations ahead of economic shifts. Her experience spans the Middle East, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, where she has led high-impact operations, cultivated strategic partnerships, and driven growth across corporate, technology, and talent development sectors.

 

At XA Talent, Abigail leads strategy and operations, guiding the company’s workforce development and employer partnership initiatives. She architects hire-train-deploy models and talent development programs designed to build sustainable pipelines aligned with employer demand. Working closely with state workforce boards, federal programs, and industry leaders, she anticipates workforce trends, aligns talent solutions with market needs, and creates pathways that prepare both individuals and organizations for long-term success. Her role bridges strategy and execution, ensuring programs deliver measurable outcomes and competitive advantage.

 

In addition, she designs and delivers intrapreneurship workshops and keynotes for external organizations, while embedding these principles into workforce initiatives. These engagements emphasize growth mindset, innovation, and collaboration, equipping teams to think entrepreneurially and contribute to organizational performance.

 

Her mission is to connect strategy, talent, and innovation to strengthen workforces, prepare businesses for disruption, and build sustainable models for long-term growth.

Evan Jones, Founder and CEO

Evan Jones

President

After 20 years of delivering IT management consulting and infrastructure operations; management services to the federal government XA Systems, and hiring thousands of employees over the years, Evan and his team have developed a system that scales a company’s personnel recruitment with culture-driven candidates who contribute to the success of the business.

As a technology-based business focused on continual process improvement, the methods he and his team have developed have been improved over the years and are centered on employer branding and recruitment marketing that results in a pipeline of engaged candidates ready to be hired on demand. He believes every business can succeed and create an impact if they are willing to take uncomfortable action with the right tools and knowledge. He’s determined to stand in the gap and provide the tools and knowledge businesses need.

To date, he has played a role in the growth and development of more than 30 companies. He has worked behind the scenes of SMBs and massive 8 to 10-figure companies helping them overhaul their processes, reinvent their recruitment marketing strategies, and drive growth, both in net profit and an overall employer reach into job seeker communities.

With a passion for business transformation, Evan has developed his own technology, an enterprise SaaS solution, ServeOptics, that delivers service support performance metrics to IT leaders who need actionable insights to make informed business decisions. The more visibility of operations that exists with real-time performance metrics and automated reporting, the more efficient and effective companies can be in their service support operations, which enables a business to gain a significant competitive advantage in their industry.

Evan is interested in connecting with forward-thinking business professionals who want to collaborate on business opportunities or discuss how his recruitment system can enable a business to attract top-tier candidates, employ on-demand, and retain its best employees.