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Our Company, Our People: Shaping the Future

We combine expertise and innovation to help organizations of all sizes embrace the cloud

Drive. Efficiency. Ethics. Respect.

More Than Skills: Our Cultural Core

Some companies define culture with slogans—we define it with standards. Drivestreamers embody four non-negotiables: passionate drive, disciplined efficiency, uncompromising ethics, and genuine respect. It’s how we work, and why our work works.
Drive
Relentless Drive

From self-initiated ideas to gritty follow-through, Drivestreamers refuse to let obstacles dictate outcomes. Ambition is welcome here, especially when it’s paired with humility and a bias for action.

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Efficiency Above All

We hunt waste with the precision of a start-up, whether that means smart automation or a faster way to configure Oracle Cloud. Every saved hour is returned to clients as speed and savings.

Integrity
Integrity in Every Action

Transparent estimates, honest status reports, and ownership of results aren’t extras, they’re table stakes. Our consultants guard trust as fiercely as they guard data.

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Respect at the Core

Inclusivity and compassion shape every interaction, on-site or remote. Differences are strengths, and empathy fuels the collaboration that makes transformations last.

Meet Our Team

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Gopal Krishna President & CEO

Gopal, is the founder, CEO and President of Drivestream. He defines the strategic direction of the company.  Day to day he is focused on formulating and executing growth strategies.

Gopal Krishna President & CEO
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Ragu Damodar COO & CFO

Ragu leads the finance, HR, delivery and talent acquisition teams. His duties include setting up corporate performance targets, strategy and performance targets into business unit plans, and managing operations of the company in ways consistent with strategic and performance goals.

Ragu Damodar COO & CFO
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Jacob Thomas EVP & Managing Partner

Jacob leads our Strategy and Advisory Services practice. He also heads up our Sales and Alliances Organization. He leads go-to-market strategies with various innovative service solutions including our unique Complete Cloud Solution.

Jacob Thomas EVP & Managing Partner
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Bryan Sharif EVP and Managing Partner

Bryan leads customer relationship management as Client Partner and is responsible for providing executive oversight of project delivery to ensure delivery success and continued customer satisfaction.

Bryan Sharif EVP and Managing Partner
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Rajeev Ponnusamy SVP & Partner

Rajeev is part of our Strategy & Advisory Services team and leads the ERP & HCM practices.  He is also  responsible for managing select strategic accounts and projects.

Rajeev Ponnusamy SVP & Partner
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Arnulfo Mendoza VP and Associate Partner

Arnulfo is part of Strategy and Advisory services team. He leads the Oracle Student Management Services practice for the organization.

Arnulfo Mendoza VP and Associate Partner
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Judy Huang VP and Associate Partner

Judy is part of our Strategy and Advisory services team, and a lead Cloud Architect. Judy is responsible for Cloud delivery enablement, Drivestream Academy, and our CTA Program. 

Judy Huang VP and Associate Partner
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Todd Norris Vice President

Todd leads our relationship with the HESS Collective program and its member institutions. He is responsible for identifying and addressing client challenges, and to develop tailored solutions. 

Todd Norris Vice President
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David Demers, PhD Vice President

David manages our product strategy and development team. He brings over 25 years of IT leadership experience in both administrative and academic roles. 

David Demers, PhD Vice President
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Jeff Irby Vice President

Jeff leads the our Marketing team. In this role he is responsible for market planning, execution, branding, demand generation and fostering relationships with alliances and partnerships.

Jeff Irby Vice President
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Kim Coughlin Director

Kim leads our human resources management and policies, practices and operations. She consults with the executive team on strategic planning, budgeting, and serves as a link between management and the employees. 

Kim Coughlin Director

How Drivestream Gives Back.

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