Meet Our Leadership Team

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My experience with their management team has been second to none. I have worked with dozens of vendors at my tenure at FilmTrack and Distillery has set my bar for how to manage partnerships in this space which would include open communication, full transparency, high attention to detail, ownership, personalized relationship management, and friendly professionalism.”

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Kelly Hong

Director of Engineering and Operations, FilmTrack

CEO AND FOUNDER

Andrey Kudievskiy

Andrey has 15+ years of software development leadership experience. An entrepreneur and talented developer in his own right, he now focuses on delivering the teams and products that enable other businesses to succeed.

Within five years of starting his career in tech at age 19, Andrey had played a key role in creating a successful cloud synchronization startup that was sold to a Fortune 500 company. Since relocating the business to the US in 2012, he has overseen the exponential growth that has earned Distillery a rank on the Inc. 5000 every year since 2017.

Vice President of Sales

Shaun Rogers

Shaun is a technology sales leader and strategic advisor with over 18 years of experience helping organizations drive digital transformation. He has held key roles at Symetri, Trimble, and Frontsteps, developing sales strategies that support business growth and technological innovation. Throughout his career, Shaun has worked with companies such as Autodesk, ESRI, IBM, Google, Wynn Resorts, Vail Resorts, the United Nations, and many others, helping them leverage technology to achieve their goals. He has a strong track record of building and scaling high-performing sales teams and fostering a relationship-driven sales culture. His approach combines strategic vision with hands-on execution to drive revenue growth and improve operational efficiency. A graduate of Colorado State University’s College of Business, Shaun is also committed to mentoring future sales and technology professionals, supporting career development at his alma mater.

Operations Director

Tomas Calusio

Tomas Calusio brings over 15 years of experience in corporations and startups to his role as Director of Operations at Distillery. Based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Tomás is responsible for overseeing the company’s operations. Before joining Distillery, he held key roles at American Express, WeWork, and other startups, where he developed his expertise in operational management, strategic planning, and team leadership. Tomás is dedicated to optimizing processes and driving efficiency, contributing significantly to Distillery’s growth and success. He holds a degree in Business Management from Universidad Católica Argentina.

Vice President of Client Success

Lela McCrea

Lela McCrea is a client success and business development leader with 12+ years in sales, account management, and technology services. As Vice President of Client Success at Distillery, she leads global client partnerships, ensuring seamless collaboration and impactful software development solutions.
Since joining Distillery, Lela has played a key role in embedding engineering talent into client projects, accelerating software delivery timelines and driving revenue growth. Her expertise in strategic account management and cross-functional team leadership helps businesses scale and maximize their technology investments.
Before Distillery, Lela built a diverse career spanning marketing, technical recruitment, and business development, honing her ability to connect top-tier talent with organizations in need of innovative solutions. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Dartmouth College and is passionate about building long-term, trust-based relationships that foster growth and efficiency.