About us

Have confidence in every step of your transformation with cloudEQ.

Why EQ ?

We embody the Emotional Quotient (EQ) emotional intelligence needed for a strong rapport and partnership by truly caring about our clients and their business like no other. We demonstrate this through empathy and understanding of their business goals and their people. It’s our depth of experience that leads to trust and it’s the trust in our people that leads to powerful results.

Getting you to the cloud. Faster.

Whether you want to migrate to the cloud, you’re there and in need of a holistic strategy, or have a DevOps project: you need the right partner. Whatever you’re seeking in the cloud, our team has the expertise to build it.

With experience on both sides of the table, cloudEQ offers a depth and breadth of knowledge you can leverage as your own. And when it comes to staffing, we maintain an inhouse training and learning center to ensure we’re building the right team for you.

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Our Pillars

Diversity of experience

Perspective matters. We’ve been in your seat and know what is needed to navigate the complexities and capitalize on the possibilities of digital transformation.

Focused experts

In an industry flooded with options, our approach is refreshingly agile. We’re at the ready with proven methodologies, ever-growing pool of curated talent, and the ability to hone-in on your specific needs.

Speed that lasts

With evolving technology and endless business demands, you need the right partner to build, manage, automate, and innovate. Faster.

Culture is Everything

How Leaders Make a Culture That Works

A company’s culture is critical to the growth and longevity of the organization.  A good culture impacts everything: customers, costs, profitability, attrition, and employee satisfaction.  The responsibility for having a good or bad company culture resides with the executive leadership team.

Mission & Vision

To positively impact corporations’ customer and employee experience through transformational cloud solutions, while making the world kinder and more eco-friendly.

Our Values

Great people​
Say what you mean and do what you say​
Diversity and inclusion fuel success​
Respect, always​​
Focused, be all in, all the time​
Nimble​

cloudEQ Leadership

We’re Fortune 100 IT executives, experienced leaders, and technical experts with a vision for providing experienced-based cloud transformations.

Sean C. Barker

Chief Executive Officer

Gurminder (Gerry) Singh

Chief Technology Officer

James (Jim) Forrest

Chief Strategy Officer

Robert Golob

Chief Legal Officer

Tom Wierimaa

Chief Financial Officer

G. Scott Barker

Cheif Administrative Officer

Nic Harvey

Vice President of Channels and Alliances

Scott White

Vice President EMEA

Kevin Mead

Vice President of Business Development

Moraima Chipi

Practice Director Operations & DevOps

Cassie Farren

Practice Director Observability

Sandra Esparza

Director Migration Practice

Awards & Recognition

We are incredibly proud of all that we have achieved, and we take special pride in our superior performance, diverse team, and innovative approach. It is an honor to be recognized for our success, and we are dedicated to continuing this journey of excellence.

Our commitment doesn’t stop with our clients.

Learn about our green initiatives and community engagement work.

Environment

We’re committed to practicing sustainability and stewardship through intentional partnerships, the cloudEQ green initiative, and carbon offsetting.

Community

We offer opportunities to help non-profits by actively working, becoming board members, and matching gifts for employees’ chosen charities.

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Locations

Los Angeles
222 Pacific Coast Highway, El Segundo, CA 90245
Chicago
222 N Green St, Chicago, IL 60607
Novi
28175 Haggerty Road, Novi, MI 48377
Atlanta
1372 Peachtree St, Atlanta, GA 30309
London
14 Hewett Street, London EC2A 3NP, England
Mohali
Plot No 341 Industrial Area Phase 9 Mohali, Punjab India
Chandigarh
Unit #E1J, First Floor, Tower B, Godrej Eternia, Plot #70, Industrial Area, Phase 1, Chandigarh

Sean C. Barker

Chief Executive Officer

Sean Barker is founder and CEO of cloudEQ. Sean has over 25 years’ experience leading global infrastructure, operations application development, SaaS, PaaS, and program management organizations.

Prior to launching cloudEQ in 2007, Sean founded Omadas, a global consulting firm. He has served as COO of Boardwalk Entertainment Group (where he holds a Mobile Replacement Dialogue Recording System patent), was CTO/VP of IT at Ingram Micro, and held other executive roles across the industry.

When Sean isn’t working, he’s an avid scuba diver and serves on the board of Dive Heart, a non-profit providing dive therapy for people with disabilities.

Gurminder (Gerry) Singh

Chief Technology Officer / Managing Director

Gerry is Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director of cloudEQ in India. He has been with cloudEQ since its inception. With over 20 years of IT experience, Gerry is a seasoned leader, enterprise architect, application developer, and serial entrepreneur.

Before joining cloudEQ, he led AppTree Technologies and worked as a software architect gaining expertise in multiple programming languages and IT delivery processes. Beyond technology development, Gerry enjoys sci-fi movies.

James (Jim) Forrest

Chief Strategy Officer

Jim is the Chief Strategy Officer at cloudEQ and oversees all aspects of client-facing managed service engagements. With over 30 years of experience at Fortune 500 companies, Jim is a seasoned technology executive who focuses on delivering value and leading strategic initiatives to propel growth for customers and partners.

Before joining cloudEQ, he held leadership roles at Omadas, Atos, WellPoint, and Candle Corporation, specializing in P&L management, client delivery, IT operations, and service delivery. When not working, Jim enjoys golfing.

Robert A. Golob

Chief Legal Officer

Robert is cloudEQ’s Chief Legal Officer, serving as legal counsel and advisor to the board of directors and corporate officers. He oversees corporate governance, compliance, overall legal strategy, and company-wide legal affairs.

Robert specializes in corporate formation, development, financing, compliance, and international expansion. Before joining cloudEQ, he spent 10 years at Golob Law, representing tech companies and other organizations.

In his spare time, he provides pro bono legal services to veterans.

Tom Wierimaa

Chief Financial Officer

Tom is the Chief Financial Officer for cloudEQ. He is responsible for the financial health of cloudEQ. Tom is a seasoned financial professional with 25 years of experience at companies from startups to large enterprise organizations.

Prior to cloudEQ, Tom worked with WorldCom, Level 3, and several private companies. He has worked across divisions, giving him experience in dealing with financials from the initial acquisition and sale of the company to managing operational finance, billing, and day-to-day payments.

In his spare time, he enjoys traveling the world with his daughter.

G. Scott Barker

Cheif Administrative Officer

Scott is Chief Administrative Officer for cloudEQ. Scott’s strong financial acumen and technical understanding come from his various IT roles over the past 20 years as an entrepreneur and other leadership positions.  

Prior to joining cloudEQ, he was the COO of OMA245 LLC where he was responsible for all aspects of operations, financials and program/project delivery. Prior to OMA245 LLC, he worked for Amazon, IBM, Bank of America and WellPoint as a senior management delivery executive. In his spare time, Scott enjoys watching movies and is regularly found quoting his favorites on our conference calls.

Nic Harvey

Vice President

Nicola Harvey is the Vice President, Global Partnership, Alliances, and Marketing for cloudEQ. In this role, Harvey leads the strategic direction for all partnerships and alliances across the ecosystem and is responsible for building brand awareness and generating pipeline for the organization.

She has over twenty years of industry leadership, global strategy, and alliance experience. Most recently she led New Relic as Senior Director, Channels and Alliances in EMEA, and held senior leadership roles in CloudBees, Totalmobile, and other premier SaaS and services organizations.

When not traveling to collaborate with cloudEQ partners, she is an avid Manchester United football fan.

Scott White

Vice President EMEA

Scott is Vice President, EMEA, at cloudEQ. He plays a pivotal role in driving revenue growth by overseeing all aspects of delivery operations, governance, and fiscal accountability in the EMEA region. With over 20 years’ experience across global organizations in Europe and Asia, Scott brings a strategic focus to optimizing client outcomes and aligning services to boost profitability and expand market share.

Scott’s commitment to operational efficiency and governance ensures client engagements deliver measurable value, fostering long-term partnerships.

In his spare time, Scott is a sports enthusiast who often takes on a marathon or skydiving for charity.

Kevin Mead

Vice President of Business Development

Kevin is Vice President of Business Development of cloudEQ. He joined the organization through the acquisition of Kinect Consulting. With over 30 years of experience, Kevin is dedicated to delivering exceptional value to clients and partners.

Before Kinect, Kevin held business development roles at Gartner, Thomson Reuters, and Wolters Kluwer. His additional work experience includes civil law attorney, commercial fisherman in Alaska, professional hockey referee in the IHL, and bouncer on the Jersey shore.

Moraima Chipi

Practice Director Operations & DevOps

Mori is the Practice Director for Operations & DevOps for cloudEQ. As a liaison between cloudEQ and our clients, she is responsible for implementing new vendor and data center services, managing multiple vendors, and building relationships with our customers and application owners globally.

Mori has over 20 years of IT experience from startups to Fortune 500 companies. She has managed all areas of IT from infrastructure, IT operations, and PMO.

In her spare time, Mori enjoys capturing moments and memories via photography.

Cassie Farren

Practice Director Observability

Cassie is the Practice Director for Observability for cloudEQ. She leads global delivery teams in solving critical business challenges for clients, championing the power of data storytelling. With extensive experience in the IT industry, Cassie has held various business development, engagement management, and leadership roles consistently driving success and promoting growth across her teams.   

Beyond her professional life, Cassie is a dedicated mom of three who loves spending family time exploring State and National Parks.

Sandra Esparza

Director Migration Practice

Sandra is the Director of Migration Practices for cloudEQ. She ensures the success of strategic migration plans and infuses strong communication and client service skills into her management philosophy.

With over 20 years of IT experience across various industries, Sandra has held roles including Project Manager and Director of Account Services. She champions customer service and is passionate about the outdoors, often hiking in California.