Our Leadership Team
Excel is operated by a team of highly experienced outsourcing industry professionals, with corporate offices located in both the United States and in San Jose, Costa Rica. Our team has worked with enterprises across the U.S., Europe and Latin America—and can craft a nearshore staff augmentation solution to accelerate your most critical digital transformation projects.
- Agile Software Development
- Mobile App Development
- Cloud and DevOps Services
- Software Integration
- Enterprise App Development
- IoT Development
- Platform Services
- SDET and QA Services
- UI / UX Design
Excel Leadership Team
Jeff Myhre
CEO
Kyle Abraham
Chief Growth & Solutions Officer
Kyle is Chief Growth & Solutions Officer at Excel Nearshore, where he leads the delivery of transformational, outcome-based consulting solutions for clients in the healthcare and life sciences industries. He brings over 20 years of experience in technology and business development, with a strong track record of managing and growing multi-million-dollar portfolios. Kyle focuses on building client relationships, identifying new opportunities, and developing tailored solutions that drive results. He also oversees delivery excellence and ensures high levels of client satisfaction while supporting digital transformation and modernization initiatives.
Brian Hildreth
VP of Managed Services
Brian is VP of Managed Services at Excel Nearshore, where he leads high-performance teams delivering nearshore IT solutions from Costa Rica. He brings over 15 years of experience guiding organizations through complex transformations across consulting, retail, and healthcare industries. Brian specializes in aligning technical delivery with business outcomes, with expertise in product management, program leadership, and service delivery. He focuses on building strong client relationships, driving operational efficiency, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Brian is passionate about leveraging technology to create meaningful impact and support long-term business growth.
Dave Kruchten
Director of Client Development
Dave brings over 30 years of experience at the intersection of IT and business, leveraging technology to drive meaningful outcomes for client organizations. For the past decade, he has specialized in ServiceNow, guiding clients through their digital transformation journeys. Dave is passionate about helping organizations harness technology as a force multiplier—accelerating business velocity, enhancing operational efficiency, and enabling strategic growth.
Paola Quesada
Director of Human Resources
With over a decade of experience across both public and private sectors, Paola Quesada has built a strong career in administrative management, innovation, and strategic leadership. She began her journey in the public sector, focusing on improving internal processes and operational efficiency. She later moved into the tech industry, where she led innovation projects, drove digital transformation, and promoted the use of technology to enhance performance. As HR Manager, she led key initiatives in talent development, organizational growth, and company culture. Her strategic approach led to her appointment as Director, where she now oversees cross-functional coordination, strategic planning, and executive decision-making. Paola’s leadership continues to drive company growth with a focus on innovation, sustainability, and people-first development.
Aaron Acuña
Human Talent Director
Aaron is our Senior Recruiter, overseeing the day-to-day operations of our Costa Rica development center. He brings over 20 years of experience in IT recruitment across Latin America, the United States, and Europe. With a background in Psychology and Web Development, Aaron combines technical knowledge with strong insight into people, helping him identify and hire top-tier talent. Since joining Excel Nearshore in 2012, he has played a key role in building high-performing teams.
Jorge Murillo
Technical General Manager
Jorge is a Senior Software Solutions Architect with extensive experience helping companies build and maintain their software systems. He joined Excel Nearshore in 2006 with 10 years of software development experience and is now a technical team lead, contributing to the success of one of our long-term clients. With 19 years at Excel, Jorge also serves as our Technical General Manager, overseeing secure connectivity with client development environments. He is the Compliance Program Manager and leads the supervision and management of our information security program. Jorge is a well-respected and trusted member of the Excel Nearshore family.