Cloudforce proudly announces the promotion of Jesse Kellner to Chief Operating Officer (COO)!
Jesse has been an integral part of Cloudforce’s journey over the past four years, joining as a Contractor and Customer Success Consultant before advancing to Director of Programs and Vice President of Delivery. His leadership has been instrumental in scaling operations, refining project management methodologies, and fostering a high-performance culture that continues to drive Cloudforce’s growth.
With over 25 years of experience spanning technology, business development, leadership, and nonprofit management, Jesse brings a unique breadth and depth of experience to his new role. His strategic mindset and ability to scale operations stem from his extensive experience in sales, commercial real estate, and program leadership, supported by an MBA from the University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business and a PMP certification. He also serves as a part-time Lecturer at Maryland Smith, where he shares his expertise and passion with the next generation of business leaders.
A Leader Who Drives Growth & Excellence
Jesse’s leadership has helped propel Cloudforce to new heights.
As Director of Programs, he led an impressive 3x growth in staff while establishing robust PMO methods and practices, ensuring Cloudforce’s ability to meet rising customer needs with precision and excellence. His commitment to fostering a culture of engagement and innovation played a key role in Cloudforce’s recognition as both a Washington Business Journal Best Place to Work and an Inc. Magazine Best Workplace—a testament to his ability to blend operational superiority with a people-first mindset.
As VP of Delivery, Jesse oversaw Cloudforce’s cloud consulting services, including project management, cloud architecture, engineering, administration, and full-time client consultants. He spearheaded initiatives such as Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and Net Promoter Score (NPS) surveys, enhancing customer engagement and ensuring service quality exceeded expectations. His dedication to providing exceptional customer satisfaction has strengthened Cloudforce’s reputation as a premier Microsoft cloud consulting partner.
“Jesse is the kind of leader who doesn’t just build teams—he builds momentum,” said Cloudforce CEO and Founder Husein Sharaf. “His ability to scale operations while keeping our people and customers at the center of everything we do has been invaluable. He has a rare combination of strategic foresight and executional discipline, and I can’t wait to see how he drives Cloudforce forward in this next chapter.”
Leading Cloudforce into the Future
As COO, Jesse will continue to lead Cloudforce’s Delivery team while working more closely with the Business Development and Marketing teams, ensuring collaboration across teams to expand market presence.
Jesse’s focus remains on fueling Cloudforce’s rapid growth by empowering its people, driving operational excellence, and delivering exceptional results for customers. His leadership will be instrumental in shaping Cloudforce’s go-to-market strategy, deepening customer engagement, and elevating brand presence—ensuring the company continues to thrive in a rapidly evolving cloud and AI landscape.
Outside of work, Jesse, his beloved wife, and two children have transformed their little log cabin into a forever home on nearly 50 acres just south of Annapolis. Whether hosting family or friends, clients or teammates, their goal is to create a joyous family homestead and hospitality hub. Jesse is an avid sports enthusiast, both participating in local leagues and stubbornly supporting his Washington Commanders, Orioles, Capitals, Wizards, and D.C. United.
Please join Cloudforce in wishing Jesse every success in his new role as COO—a significant milestone for our company, and a tribute to the continued success and innovation he continues to bring.
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