At COO (Boardroom Media) we track over 1,000,000 startups and over 5,000,000 people who hold key positions in these companies. We use this directory of startups to highlight top employees, founders and board members we think deserve more appreciation than they are currently getting.
This list showcases the top United States based COO’ operating in the Cloud Management space. If you think a COO’ is missing from this list, feel free to contact our editor on [email protected].
The individuals on this list have been included because of exceptional performance in one of the following categories:
- Innovation – Operating as a key part in an extremely innovative business or startup.
- Growth – Operating as a key figure in the growth and upscale of a market leading business or startup.
- Management – Showing exceptional management skills.
- Societal impact – Putting their business on the map for their positive societal or environmental impact.
Our Data – We source our data from OSINT (open source intelligence) and public directories such as Crunchbase, SemRush and many more. The data from these sources should be treated with a degree of caution and verified yourself.
Sanjay Poonen
Chief Operating Officer, Customer Operations of VMware
Sanjay Poonen joined VMware in August 2013, and is responsible for worldwide sales, services, alliances, marketing and communications. Previously, Poonen held the role of executive vice president and general manager for the End-User Computing business unit at VMware. In this role, he was responsible for strategy, products, engineering, marketing and sales across all of VMware’s End-User Computing offerings. Before VMware, Poonen was president and corporate officer of Platform Solutions and the Mobile Division at SAP AG. During his more than seven years at SAP, Poonen held several executive-level roles in product development and sales, including leading SAP’s Analytics, Big Data, Mobile and all Industry Business Units, driving many solutions to industry-leading market positions. Prior to SAP, Poonen held executive roles at Symantec, VERITAS and Informatica, and he began his career as a software engineer at Microsoft, followed by Apple. Poonen serves on the Board of Directors of Infor and the Advisory Board of Docusign. Poonen holds two patents as well as an MBA from Harvard Business School, where he graduated a Baker Scholar; a master’s degree in management science and engineering from Stanford University; and a bachelor’s degree in computer science, math and engineering from Dartmouth College, where he graduated summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa.
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About VMware, VMware: VMware is a software company providing cloud and virtualization services that powers complex digital infrastructure.
Brian Klingbeil
Chief Operating Officer of Ensono
As EVP, Technology and Strategy, Brian is responsible for overall strategy and product direction, including Ensono’s Public Cloud business, technology and services roadmap, and strategic initiatives. He is a member of the company’s board of directors. Before Ensono, Brian held executive positions with CenturyLink/Savvis where he where he was COO and responsible for the Operations and Product Development organizations and also established the firm’s presence in China.
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About Ensono: Ensono delivers managed IT services to optimize and modernize mainframes, infrastructure, and cloud for clients.
Tom Hunter
Chief Operating Officer of Fuel Me
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About Fuel Me, Site Development Group: Fuel Me allows customers to purchase fuel and receive emergency roadside assistance services to multiple sites.
Sankar Lagudu
Co-Founder & COO of RFPIO Inc.
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About RFPIO Inc.: Revolutionary RFP software that enhances collaboration and fosters a truly efficient response process. Allow your team to thrive with RFPIO.
Vincent Tran
Co-Founder, COO of Liongard
Vincent Tran is the Co-Founder and the Chief Operating Officer at Liongard.
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About Liongard: Liongard’s changing the way MSPs manage and protect thousands of businesses worldwide. Manage modern IT with confidence.
Mohana Radhakrishnan
Co-founder & COO of Expertus
Mohana is both a visionary and pioneer in the learning industry. Co-founding Expertus in 1998, Mohana has since directed it through a decade plus of consecutive growth − transforming Expertus from a top learning services company into the provider of the #1 ranked LMS. Today as COO, she is instrumental in setting the strategy, driving execution and creating best practices for Expertus’ services and technology. She also serves as our chief consulting strategist, helping Global 2000 corporations deliver real business value through next-gen learning.
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About Expertus: Expertus Inc. offers learning management systems and services.
Bob Pollan
Chief Operating Officer of Unitas Global
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About Unitas Global: Unitas Global is a platform=based managed network service provider connecting edge to cloud everywhere.
Cory Sytsma
COO of Assemble
Operations professional with a broad IT background, recognized for excellent analytical and objective problem solving skills, with the initiative and courage to drive change, while building and maintaining consensus.
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About Assemble: Assemble provides software services that deliver delightful customer experiences.
Doron David
Co-Founder & COO of Compaas
Doron David is the Vice President, Strategic Partnerships at Flex.
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About Compaas, Flex: Compaas is a “Compliance as a service” auditing dashboard, that gives IT transparency and governance for corporate data across the cloud.
Scott Griest
COO of PrimaHealth Credit
Fintech entrepreneur & sales-focused executive that thrives in a leadership role. Proven ability for recruiting high-performing team members to scale organizations resulting in multiple exits. Experience in raising over $100M in debt & equity. Currently, Chief Operating Officer of PrimaHealth Credit, a fintech disruptor in patient-finance that came out of stealth in August 2019. Previously, drove American Finance Solutions’ growth to achieve the Inc5000 List in both 2013 and 2014 followed with its acquisition by North American Bancard, one of Nation’s largest payment processors. Prior to starting American Finance Solutions, founded a successful retail financial service company in Southern California. In addition, hold equity stakes in several businesses contributing both capital and entrepreneurial expertise. Investor & advisor in projects ranging from real estate, restaurants, film production & technology-focused start ups in a diverse range of industries.
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About PrimaHealth Credit: PrimaHealth Credit is a FinTech platform empowering healthcare providers to offer payment solutions to the credit-challenged and underbanked
Lokesh Taneja
Co-Founder and COO/Sales of Cloudshim
Lokesh Taneja is the Co-Founder and COO/Sales at Cloudshim.
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About Cloudshim: Cloudshim is a one-stop shop for cloud management needs, helping users take control of their cloud.
Jason Luna
COO of Rapid RMS
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About 38 Degree Draft, Rapid RMS: The first point-of-sale and inventory management system that runs on Apple iPads and integrates with gasoline pumps.
Tom Snyder
Co-founder , COO & CFO of Xantrion
Tom manages Xantrion’s consulting team and finances. He has architected dozens of business computer networks. He developed our client focused Complete Care service, which provides unlimited support and a guarantee of satisfaction at a fixed monthly cost. He also pioneered internal policies such as open book financial reporting and profit sharing, which resulted in a high level of team member retention and satsifaction. Prior to founding Xantrion, Tom was Director of Consulting for an I.T. consulting firm. He also worked as a management consultant for McKinsey and CFO of CoForge. Prior to that, he was an operations manager for Chevron. Tom has a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Wisconsin.
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About Xantrion: Xantrion specializes in outsourced managed IT services and cybersecurity for mid-sized companies in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Gladys Alvarenga
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Alvadesh Technologies
With more than twenty years of experience in corporate financial management, Gladys E. Alvarenga has been serving as Co-Founder and CFO of three company. Gladys has extended her leadership skills, ambition, and insight to the community, serving on the boards of the Alvadesh Technologies Solutions LLC., JOYFULVALUES.COM LLC.
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About Alvadesh Technologies: We help our clients to maximize productivity and improve business performance by using intelligent and predictive data analysis.
Gladys Alvarenga
Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Alvadesh Technologies
With more than twenty years of experience in corporate financial management, Gladys E. Alvarenga has been serving as Co-Founder and CFO of three company. Gladys has extended her leadership skills, ambition, and insight to the community, serving on the boards of the Alvadesh Technologies Solutions LLC., JOYFULVALUES.COM LLC.
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About Alvadesh Technologies: We help our clients to maximize productivity and improve business performance by using intelligent and predictive data analysis.
Shane Jelks
Chief Operating Officer of Fostering
Shane Jelks is the Chief Operating Officer of Fostering.
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About Fostering: Fostering is a CRM company that promotes growth and development for organizations.
Matt Lemke
Chief Operating Officer of Atlantic BT
Matt Lemke joined Atlantic BT as President in 2019.
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About Atlantic BT, Atlantic BT: Atlantic BT builds award-winning web solutions across a multitude of industries.
Matt Lemke
Chief Operating Officer of Atlantic BT
Matt Lemke joined Atlantic BT as President in 2019.
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About Atlantic BT, Atlantic BT: Atlantic BT builds award-winning web solutions across a multitude of industries.
Haileab Samuel
Chief Operating Officer of [s]Cube
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About [s]Cube: S Cube enterprise is a organisation designed to provide IT solutions with innovative ideas and inventions.
Rashmi Jain
COO & Manager of Codiant Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
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About Codiant Software Technologies Pvt. Ltd.: Codiant is one of the leading web and mobile app development company with regional offices in USA, UK, Australia and India.