Harness Executive and Leadership Team

Carlos Delatorre, the President, GTM at Harness, directs all go-to-market strategies to expand the reach of the AI-driven DevOps platform. By overseeing sales, marketing, and customer success, the President, GTM ensures that engineering teams worldwide understand the value of automating the software delivery lifecycle. Carlos Delatorre architects revenue-generating initiatives that highlight the benefits of the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph in reducing manual work. This leadership role involves building strong partnerships with enterprise clients to drive adoption of secure software delivery practices. By analyzing market trends and competitive positioning, the President, GTM identifies new opportunities for growth across diverse geographic regions. Through the alignment of sales efforts with product innovation, Delatorre secures the company's market share and enhances overall DevOps efficiency for customers. This strategic focus on market expansion directly supports the company's mission to revolutionize how software is built and delivered.

John Shallman, the Founder & President at Harness, defines the long-term vision and strategic direction for the AI-driven DevOps platform. By championing the integration of intelligent automation into the software delivery lifecycle, the Founder & President ensures that the company remains committed to helping engineering teams build, test, and deliver software more efficiently. John Shallman oversees the development of the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, guiding the technical evolution of the platform to meet the needs of modern developers. This leadership role involves fostering a culture of innovation and security that permeates every aspect of the business. By engaging with industry leaders and stakeholders, the Founder & President drives the company's mission to eliminate manual, repetitive work. Through consistent focus on product excellence and market impact, Shallman maintains the company's status as a trusted partner for organizations seeking to accelerate software releases and optimize cloud usage.

Ben Harness, the President at Harness, leads the execution of corporate strategy and ensures the alignment of all departments with the company's core mission. By focusing on the scalability of the AI-driven DevOps platform, the President oversees the expansion of services that help engineering teams build, test, and deliver software securely. Ben Harness directs the implementation of the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph to ensure that developers benefit from intelligent automation and reduced manual effort. This leadership role involves managing the company's growth trajectory and ensuring that operational performance meets the demands of a global client base. By fostering collaboration across the executive team, the President drives the development of solutions that optimize cloud usage and enhance DevOps efficiency. Through a commitment to technical excellence and customer success, Harness ensures that the company continues to provide industry-leading tools for seamless software delivery.

Stephen Jahn, the Chief of Staff at Harness, coordinates cross-functional initiatives to ensure alignment with the company's core mission of automating the software delivery lifecycle. By managing internal communications and executive priorities, the Chief of Staff optimizes the efficiency of the leadership team. Stephen Jahn facilitates high-level decision-making processes that directly impact the platform's ability to reduce manual developer work. Through the integration of the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, the Chief of Staff monitors operational progress across North American and international markets. This role bridges the gap between technical engineering goals and broader business objectives, ensuring that every department remains focused on delivering secure, AI-driven DevOps solutions. By maintaining rigorous standards for project execution, the Chief of Staff drives the organizational agility necessary for maintaining a competitive edge in the rapidly evolving software engineering industry.

Stephen Cihak, the Field Chief Technology Officer at Harness, architects technical strategies that translate complex AI-driven DevOps requirements into actionable engineering solutions. By engaging directly with enterprise clients, the Field Chief Technology Officer identifies critical pain points within the software delivery lifecycle and aligns platform capabilities to address these challenges. Stephen Cihak oversees the technical implementation of the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, ensuring that developers gain maximum value from intelligent automation. This leadership role involves collaborating with product teams to refine the platform's security and efficiency features. By driving technical adoption across diverse global markets, the Field Chief Technology Officer ensures that the company remains at the forefront of DevOps innovation. Through constant feedback loops with the engineering community, Cihak shapes the future roadmap of the platform, ultimately securing the company's position as a leader in automated software delivery.

Ray Jeter, the Chief Operations Officer at Harness, manages the internal infrastructure and business processes required to scale the AI-driven DevOps platform. By optimizing operational workflows, the Chief Operations Officer ensures that engineering teams receive the support necessary to build, test, and deliver software with maximum efficiency. Ray Jeter directs the allocation of resources to enhance the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph, focusing on reducing manual, repetitive tasks for developers. This role involves close collaboration with the executive team to align operational capacity with aggressive growth targets in the software engineering sector. By overseeing the execution of strategic initiatives across regional operations, the Chief Operations Officer maintains the stability and scalability of the platform. Through rigorous performance analysis and process improvement, Jeter drives the operational excellence that allows the company to deliver secure and reliable software solutions to a global client base.