About Us
Who We Are
The CloudBase Services team is a dynamic mix of experienced business leaders, programmers, designers, and data analysts. We are listeners, problem solvers, and change agents. We are both collaborators and perfectionists.
CloudBase prioritizes establishing trust with customers to build strong, long-term relationships. We understand excellent client service and transparent communication are essential to a project's success. We look forward to meeting you!
Debbie Taylor
CEO & Founder
Passionate about helping businesses run better—and seeing bottom line results—Debbie is a strategic advisor to Fortune 500 companies. She has a knack for quickly grasping complex problems and designing simple solutions.
Before founding CloudBase Services, Debbie worked at Apple and IBM. She has expertise in healthcare, biotech, and education. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University and an MBA from Stanford University and hopes her three kids never outgrow playing Scrabble with their mom.
Madan Kumar
Senior Partner
A former founding member of APT Life Sciences and Arda Technologies, Madan has managed engineering and technical teams on three continents. He thrives in dynamic, innovative environments like the one he helps guide at CloudBase. He’s also proud of his non-profit work on workforce development, education, water, and sanitation. Madan has extensive experience understanding how SaaS can solve business problems.
Madan holds B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University in Computer Science and Electrical Engineering.
A native of India, Madan finds happiness in family, cooking, eating, running, and serving on the Berkeley Public Schools Fund Board.
Alicia von Kugelgen
Office Manager
Alicia keeps the systems running as our Office Manager. With a financial services and operations background, Alicia manages financial information and creates community at CloudBase.
Alicia is passionate about theater and travel, being fortunate enough to indulge both by performing locally and attempting to be a jet setter or at least get to one Disney park per year. She holds a B.A. in Opera Performance from Northwestern University and an M.A. in Opera Performance from UMKC Conservatory of Music.
Ark Bhandari
Solution Architect
Ark is a Solution Architect and developer with experience in full-stack development and Microsoft power platform. Previously, he worked as a product manager at a fintech company and founded a startup focused on AI education. Ark is passionate about leveraging technology to solve business problems while focusing on delivering products with excellent user experiences.
Ark has a degree in Computer Science with a minor in Business from California State University, Chico. Outside of work, Ark enjoys working out, playing video games, and exploring new hiking trails with his dog.
Dan Park
Solution Architect
An enthusiast of all things Quickbase, Dan has spent his professional life using technology to solve real and business world problems. As a Senior Solution Architect, he is passionate about helping his clients in any way possible. His expertise lies in simplifying complicated work flows through automation and formulaic equations.
Dan has a BBA in Marketing from Temple University Fox School of Business and a MED from Cabrini University. Dan loves his dog, PJ, more than life itself.
Dimitriy Rossimov
Solution Architect
Dimitriy is a Quickbase guru with over 10 years of experience. As a Senior Solution Architect, he’s passionate about improving and automating processes to increase productivity, enrich user experiences, and solve business challenges.
He loves the epiphany moment when his clients realize other use cases for the features he’s built, knowing he can optimize those as well! He’s an enthusiast of both Quickbase and the Microsoft Power Platform and is captivated by the breadth of industries and solutions they provide.
Dimitriy studied computer science at UC Berkeley. Outside of work, Dimitry loves spending time with his wife, two children, and dog; traveling; and playing basketball.
Iryna Volotska
Project Manager
Iryna is a Project Manager with 7 years of experience in managing projects for software services. Throughout her career, Iryna has focused on fostering continuous improvement and cultivating collaborative environments. She loves the challenges that come with every project and takes pride in her getting-things-done attitude. Iryna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from V. N. Karazin Kharkiv National University.
A native of Ukraine, Iryna enjoys hanging out with her family and dog, exploring new places, and getting lost in a good book.
JT Yu
Software Engineer
JT is a trained physicist and software engineer. He builds public facing and private applications for small and large companies. As a user interface designer, JT believes the most important part of being a good software engineer is effective communication with clients. He has worked with Thentic.com, Giant Rabbit, Academia.edu and CERN, among others and is proficient in Rubyon Rails, Javascript, HTML/CSS, ASP and Java.
JT has over 15 years experience in Quickbase development. JT attended the University of California at Santa Barbara and Berkeley.
Jake Getz
Solution Architect
Jake is a Senior Solution Architect and a coder with expertise in the Microsoft Power Platform. He is a precise problem solver and clear communicator. Jake is passionate about inclusivity and brings that interest to his work at CloudBase.
Jake holds a BS in mathematics and computer science from NYU. He spends his free time in the gym, at the beach playing volleyball, or nerding out playing dungeons and dragons with friends.
Jarra Omar
Software Developer
As a Software Developer, Jarra brings a unique and multidisciplinary perspective to his work. With experience in diverse fields, including neuroscience, he is eager to contribute and learn more about different projects, initiatives, and workplace dynamics..
Jarra received a Sc.B. in Computer Engineering from Brown University. When he's not working, he spends most of his time reading manga, watching anime, traveling, and playing basketball.
Karina Solomonik
Solution Architect
Karina is a Solution Architect and consultant. Over the course of her career, Karina has accumulated a wide array of professional experiences and expertise, including working in international sustainable development, national healthcare policy, as a high school math and economics teacher, and in customer success strategy at a large tech company.
Karina holds a B.A. in Economics from UC Davis and an M.A. from Fordham University in Political Economy of Development.
Karina has a hard time sitting still, and outside of work, she can be found climbing, exploring the outdoors, swimming, camping, and otherwise adventuring with her family.
Lisa Sullivan
Sales and Marketing
With over 20 years of industry experience, Lisa has been accountable for creating efficiencies, providing improved data to measure effectiveness and a better understanding of the direction of the business, and delivering world-class services to our customers and partners.
Her experience includes being Director of Worldwide Education Operations for BEA Systems, Director, Oracle University Sales, and Marketing Operations, Director, Pega Academy Global Operations and most recently Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the Data Collaborative.
If there’s something cooking in the kitchen, she is likely the one at the stove but if not there, you might find her working in her garden or walking with her dog.
Orlando Cedeno
Software Developer
Orlando is a Software Developer. Prior to working at CloudBase, Orlando was a developer for Tendium. He holds a B.A. in Computer Science from Brown University. Orlando is passionate about all things coding. He puts smiles on clients’ faces after creating unique solutions for their problems.
When he’s not coding, you can find Orlando watching anime, playing basketball, or enjoying the sunset.
Samantha Spielman
Client Services
Samantha is a former client of CloudBase Services, providing her with a unique understanding and appreciation for the level of service and positive outcomes the company delivers.
Throughout her career, Samantha has focused on streamlining processes and workflows to benefit both the internal structures of organizations and the clients they serve. She has worked in project management, development and client services in the government, political, business and non-profit arenas making her an extraordinary fit here at CloudBase.
Family, friends, and a love for her community keep her happy and involved when she isn’t in the office. She holds a B.A. in Communication Studies from the University of California, Los Angeles.