Kyle McLaughlin

Kyle McLaughlin is a highly experienced executive with a strong background in cloud strategy, product management, professional services, and customer success in the SaaS industry. He previously served as the Director of Strategy at the FinOps Foundation, a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing best practices in cloud financial management.

In his role at the FinOps Foundation, Kyle was instrumental in developing and implementing strategic initiatives that significantly enhanced the organization's relationships with major Cloud Service Providers. He played a key role in the remarkable growth of the Enterprise Membership Program by 140% annually, revamped the Partner Certification Program, and conducted numerous evaluations of SaaS platforms, Professional Services offerings, and Enterprise FinOps Programs.

Kyle McLaughlin is a sought-after public speaker at top cloud conferences, boasting certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner and FinOps Certified Practitioner. He is deeply committed to assisting companies in optimizing their cloud expenditure and maximizing value.

Kyle's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering from The Ohio State University. Throughout his career, he has held various key roles in reputable organizations such as CVS Health, CoreStack, Apptio, Cloudability, and Capital One, where he has demonstrated exceptional leadership and strategic prowess.

Kyle's extensive professional journey also includes roles at General Motors, where he served as a Production Supervisor, Corvette C7 Launch Team member, and Paint Process Engineer.