Our Leadership Team

Jimmy ChuiJimmy is a technology leader who works closely with customers throughout their Cloud Modernization Journeys, helping them achieve their business outcomes by transforming cloud into a business strategy rather than just another IT asset. He is an accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience in a broad range of IT functions. Jimmy has a Master's Degree in Information Systems Management from the University of San Francisco. Outside of work, he enjoys mountain biking, camping, and hiking with his wife and two boys. Close

Rich JansonRich is a seasoned IT leader with over 25 years of experience in roles spanning Solutions Architect, Professional Services Delivery Leader, Pre-Sales Engineering Leader, and VP of Sales. In his most recent position as Head of Migration and Modernization in the Enterprise Segment at AWS, Rich spearheaded initiatives that enabled enterprises to achieve transformative cloud outcomes. Based in Manhattan Beach, California with his wife, three cats, and two dogs, Rich enjoys cooking, fine wines, golfing, and playing drums. Close

Pavel VasilyevPavel provides technical leadership of all client projects and ClearScale professional service practice areas. He manages and mentors the company’s solution architects and practice leaders and works closely with AWS technical leaders to ensure customer success. Pavel has more than 14 years of experience designing and deploying scalable, highly available, and fault-tolerant cloud solutions. He has a Master's degree in Engineering and Technology in Informatics and Computer Science. Close

Jeff CarsonJeff is VP of Strategy and Solutions and Solution Architecture at ClearScale where he leads the Solution Architecture team. He is an AWS Partner Network Ambassador who was an early adopter of public cloud, working with AWS technologies for the past 13 years. Being among the first candidates worldwide to obtain the AWS Solutions Architect Professional and AWS DevOps Professional certifications, Jeff is a lifelong learner who holds 7 AWS certifications. Jeff, his wife, and four children reside in Austin, TX where they enjoy the music scene. Close

Kevin FranksAs the Sr. Director of Marketing at ClearScale, Kevin oversees all marketing activities for the company. He has more than 20 years of experience developing and executing strategic marketing and communications programs for B2B companies. His experience spans across content marketing, digital marketing, market research, product marketing, strategic communications, analyst relations, and public relations. Kevin holds both a B.A and an M.A from Texas Tech University. Close

Gordon MarcusGordon has been working in the Software Engineering Industry for 21 years. He started his career as a Development Team Lead, and made his way up to the Director of Development. His strength is in the processes and methods of software development, but his true talent is in leadership. He excels at team motivation, goal setting, productivity, and efficiency. Gordon has earned a Master’s degree in Mathematics and loves algorithms and formal logic. In his spare time, Gordon enjoys nature, rollerblading, and mountain biking. Close

Alexandr ShorikovAlexandr has more than 24 years of experience in Software Engineering, System Analysis, and Management. For the last 12 years he has been leading worldwide Systems Engineering and DevOps teams, focusing on building cross-team relationships, staffing, motivating, and growing engineering groups located in different regions. Alexandr has a master’s degree in Software Engineering and enjoys travelling, hiking, and exploring new places. Close

Pawel PietrasPawel is the Director of ClearScale’s MSP team and is responsible for overseeing the Managed Services offering. With more than 15 years of experience in delivery and sales, he is passionate about improving the quality of services that ClearScale provides to all customers. He is a strong team player focused on delivering added value whenever possible. Pawel holds a Master's Degree from University of Wroclaw in Poland. In his spare time Pawel is a passionate mountaineer and hiker, still waiting for his first 7000m peak. Close

Dmitry MazharDmitry, as the IT Director of ClearScale, leads the internal IT services and security. He is a seasoned leader with more than 20 years of experience in the management of IT services and application development across many industries. Dmitry's technical background and understanding of business needs allow him to bridge the gap between technology and strategy. Dmitry holds an MBA in IT from Kozminski University and a Master of Computer Science from the University of Warsaw. Dmitry enjoys golfing, grilling, and spending time with his pets. Close

Emily GleasonEmily manages the daily operations of the US Human Resources department, from onboarding through the entire employee life cycle. Her main priority is to effectively support her team of skilled professionals and ensure maximum performance. Emily holds a BA in Communication and Human Resources Development from Texas Tech University. She enjoys hiking, running, and spending time with her family. Close