Meet the Team

Greg Poirier is the Founder and CEO of CloudKettle. Greg has been in the Salesforce ecosystem for more than a decade. In 2010, he joined Radian6 (acquired by Salesforce), where he grew the digital marketing team. After Salesforce, he was recruited to build the Sales and Marketing engine at TitanFile, a secure document file-sharing company. In 2013, he joined Livelenz (acquired by Mobivity), where his talent for creating efficiencies expanded his role to Chief Operating Officer.

A three-time Dreamforce speaker, Greg is a sought-after presenter and advisor specializing in Revenue Operations. Passionate about giving back, he also mentors emerging talent at his local accelerator and incubator.

Jon McGinley is a Senior Partner at CloudKettle. During Jon’s 20+ year career he’s worn many hats; Developer, Account Manager, VP, and CEO. Jon has worked at some of the best digital and traditional agencies in the country. In the last decade, he has sat at the intersection of technology and marketing; working with SaaS companies like Radian6 (acquired by Salesforce), Bluedrop, and Livelenz (acquired by Mobivity).

An experienced executive and team builder; Jon brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to CloudKettle’s clients and business.

Dan is a Partner at CloudKettle and has over a decade of experience in the SaaS space. Dan is passionate about data-driven marketing. Over that time, Dan has worked for high growth companies like Radian6 (acquired by Salesforce) and B2B SaaS companies like Introhive and Affinio.

A gifted marketer, Dan is known for his reporting and analytics chops. His expertise lies in interpreting insights to drive demand generation growth. Today, he leads a team of cross-trained Business Analysts that specialize in Revenue Operations.

Heather is the Chief Operating Officer at CloudKettle.  She has spent the past 20 years of her career leading finance and operations with high-growth organizations in a variety of industries including aerospace and technology.  Heather offers a unique skill set with a background in operations and strong financial acumen.  Her expertise is in building winning business plans with high-performing teams and working with the team to transform those plans into positive results.

Prag is the Salesforce Practice Lead at CloudKettle. He is a 6X Salesforce certified professional that leads our team of certified Salesforce Admins, Developers, and Consultants. As a three-time Dreamforce speaker, Prag is known for his expertise in Salesforce security and speaks regularly on the topic. Prag immigrated to Canada in 2015 and is passionate about giving back to his community, helping new immigrants, and making Salesforce accessible to all.

Prag has helped over 250 people gain either the Admin or Developer Salesforce certification. His community involvement is extensive; he leads the Salesforce Developer Trailblazer Community group locally and is the founder of the SalesforceSaturdays Cohort; a free 12-week, instructor-led Salesforce training program.

Sabuhi Yahyayev is a Senior Director, Marketing Automation at CloudKettle. With close to 10 years of Marketing Automation experience, Sabuhi leads a team of marketing automation and email specialists. They help clients improve marketing operations by boosting demand generation, optimizing lead conversion, and enhancing customer engagement. Sabuhi is a certified Salesforce Administrator as well as being certified in Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Pardot, Marketo and Google which means he can offer a unique perspective and understanding of how multiple systems tie together.

Jaimie is Director, Strategic Project Delivery at CloudKettle. She started her career as a Product Manager before becoming Director of Business Development. Her background gives a unique perspective on the importance of properly managing project delivery and aligning client (and team) expectations. Jaimie is passionate about supporting inclusive employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In her spare time she volunteers with the Nova Scotia Association for Community Living as a Board Member and on their Fund Development Committee.

Eliot Harper is a Salesforce MVP and recognized Salesforce Marketing Cloud expert. He has consulted for some of the largest brands globally and written several articles and books on Marketing Cloud, including The AMPscript Guide and the Journey Builder Developer’s Guide. Eliot also regularly participates as a Subject Matter Expert in Salesforce webinars, assists Salesforce with certification development, organizes the Salesforce Marketing Cloud Developers Group, and is a sought-after speaker at international events.

Ryan O’Sullivan is a Salesforce System Architect at CloudKettle. As a 16X certified Salesforce professional, Ryan is passionate about applying Salesforce functionality to real-world business problems. Ryan regularly contributes to the Salesforce community as a speaker, at events like NorCal and Midwest Dreamin, as well as teaching at a free community training program called Salesforce Saturdays Developer Cohort. Ryan is working towards the coveted designation of Salesforce Certified Technical Architect (CTA).

Greg Bates is Director, Salesforce Marketing Cloud (SFMC) at CloudKettle. His roots with Salesforce, and CloudKettle, run deep. Greg started his career at Radian6, which was acquired by Salesforce. He then went on to work as a web developer before deciding to specialize in Salesforce Marketing Cloud. Today, Greg is a 6x certified SFMC professional and has over five years of experience and leads a team of Salesforce Marketing Cloud specialists.

Wajid Abdhulla is a Salesforce Solution architect at Cloudkettle, with nearly a decade of experience working with enterprise clients across multiple industries. Wajid is a 10X certified professional with experience in Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud and Field Service. He immigrated to Canada in 2021 and is passionate about solving business problems using Salesforce.

Ishan Babbar is a Salesforce Solution Architect at CloudKettle. He is an 11x Salesforce Certified Application Architect and is passionate about helping Field Service organizations streamline and automate processes while meeting strategic servicing objectives.

He has provided management and technology consulting expertise to global companies in the manufacturing and grocery industries and manages large scale projects while advising clients on best practices. Ishan has a deep focus on process engineering and applying industry-leading standards to effectively deliver solutions.

Kyle Cruickshanks is a Business Intelligence specialist with multiple Salesforce certifications and over 4 years of experience in data analytics. He is passionate about leveraging data to improve decision making and business processes within organizations.

Leslie Flemming is Senior Director, Marketing at CloudKettle. With a background in digital marketing, Leslie brings over 10 years of experience to her role. Her previous clients have ranged from large private enterprises and government organizations to non-profits, giving her a wide range and depth of knowledge in the B2B space.

Leslie also holds a J.D. from Dalhousie University, and a Masters of International Business Law from Vrije University in Amsterdam.