Harness Executive and Leadership Team

Carlos Delatorre, the President, GTM at Harness, directs the global go-to-market strategy to expand the reach of the AI-driven DevOps platform. Delatorre oversees sales, marketing, and customer success initiatives to drive revenue growth and market penetration. The President, GTM aligns commercial efforts with the technical mission of automating the software delivery lifecycle. Carlos Delatorre manages regional expansion strategies, ensuring that the platform meets the needs of diverse engineering teams worldwide. By building high-performing sales organizations, the President, GTM accelerates the adoption of intelligent automation tools. Delatorre collaborates with the product and engineering leadership to ensure that market demands inform the development roadmap. This leadership role focuses on capturing market share and establishing the company as the standard for secure software delivery. Through strategic partnerships and customer-centric engagement, the President, GTM drives the commercial success of the platform, ensuring that the value proposition resonates with leading companies across all major industries.

Stephen Jahn, the Chief of Staff at Harness, directs internal alignment and cross-functional execution across the organization. By managing high-priority initiatives, Jahn ensures that the engineering-focused mission remains central to daily operations. The Chief of Staff coordinates communication between executive leadership and department heads to streamline the software delivery lifecycle. Stephen Jahn monitors key performance indicators to optimize internal workflows, reducing manual overhead for developers. This leadership role involves translating complex strategic goals into actionable tasks that support the broader Harness platform objectives. By fostering collaboration across teams, the Chief of Staff maintains operational momentum. Jahn facilitates decision-making processes that allow the company to scale effectively while maintaining the integrity of the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph. Through rigorous oversight of internal projects, the Chief of Staff secures the long-term efficiency of the entire organization, ensuring that every department contributes to the seamless delivery of secure software solutions.

Stephen Cihak, the Field Chief Technology Officer at Harness, architects technical engagement strategies for enterprise clients across North American and global markets. Cihak bridges the gap between complex DevOps requirements and the AI-driven capabilities of the platform. The Field Chief Technology Officer advises engineering teams on optimizing cloud usage and implementing secure delivery pipelines. Stephen Cihak evaluates emerging industry trends to ensure the platform remains at the forefront of intelligent automation. By conducting deep-dive technical consultations, the Field Chief Technology Officer drives product adoption and validates the efficacy of the Software Delivery Knowledge Graph in real-world environments. Cihak collaborates with product development teams to translate client feedback into actionable feature enhancements. This leadership role focuses on technical evangelism and the successful deployment of software delivery solutions. Through strategic technical guidance, the Field Chief Technology Officer ensures that clients achieve maximum value from the platform, ultimately strengthening the market position of the company.

Ray Jeter, the Chief Operations Officer at Harness, manages the infrastructure and internal processes required to scale the AI-driven DevOps platform. Jeter oversees the operational health of the company, ensuring that resources align with the goal of accelerating software releases. The Chief Operations Officer optimizes internal systems to support rapid growth and maintain high standards of security. Ray Jeter coordinates with the executive team to refine the business model, focusing on efficiency and the reduction of repetitive developer tasks. By implementing scalable operational frameworks, the Chief Operations Officer supports the expansion of the platform into diverse global markets. Jeter monitors the performance of internal delivery pipelines to ensure consistent service quality. This leadership role involves managing the intersection of technology and business operations to drive sustainable growth. Through meticulous planning and execution, the Chief Operations Officer secures the operational foundation necessary for the company to deliver reliable, secure software solutions to a growing customer base.