Our Story

Built from data.
Evolved for the cloud.

Since 2012, this team has helped businesses turn complex data into practical decisions. An official AWS Partner since 2015, we built Breakaway Cloud to bring that experience into sharper focus: solving consequential cloud, data, and AI challenges with our extraordinary technical team.

14+

Years of AWS Experience

30+

AWS Certifications & Accreditations

2

Petabytes of Data Transformed

140

Unique AWS Services Deployed

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Why choose us
"Cloud technology matters when it helps companies make better decisions to move their work forward. We built Breakaway to bring senior AWS expertise closer to the problem—turning disconnected data, and ambitious ideas into practical solutions that deliver lasting value."
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Mark Stephenson

CEO & Founder

Our Team

Built By People
Who Stay Involved

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Mark Stephenson

Founder & CEO

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Patrick Stewart

Chief Revenue Officer

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Tyler Sanders

Chief Technology Officer

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Raman Kadariya

Senior AWS Solutions Architect

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Shashank Muthuraj

Senior AWS Cloud Engineer

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Rohan Ashok Biradar

AWS Cloud Engineer II

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Shreyas Kulkarni

AWS Cloud Engineer II

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Joe Shapiro

Marketing Coordinator

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Chip

Chief Snack Officer

Built on experience. Focused on what’s next.

Breakaway Cloud grew from years of helping organizations turn complex data and technology into practical results. Here’s how AWS evolved—and how our path evolved with it.

2006: The Cloud Begins

AWS introduced on-demand infrastructure, changing how organizations could build, scale, and pay for technology.

2012: Red Oak

Red Oak Strategic was founded to help organizations turn complex data into practical business decisions.

2014: Serverless Arrives

AWS introduced Lambda, enabling teams to run applications without managing the underlying servers.

2015: AWS Partner

Years of hands-on AWS experience became official when Red Oak joined the AWS Partner Network.

2016: Mission Expands

Red Oak moved beyond audience analytics to solve broader data and technology challenges for corporate clients.

2023: AI Accelerates

Amazon Bedrock brought generative AI to AWS, opening practical new possibilities for organizations and their data.

2025: Focus Sharpens

Red Oak concentrated its technical practice around cloud modernization, analytics, automation, AI, and security.

2026: Breakaway Cloud

Breakaway Cloud emerged as a dedicated AWS consultancy built on Red Oak’s experience, people, and technical depth.

How We Work

Practical from the first conversation.

Clarity

We begin by defining the business problem, aligning priorities, and identifying where cloud tech can create meaningful value.

Momentum

We break complex initiatives into focused stages, delivering useful progress early while building toward the larger objective.

Continuity

We remain involved beyond launch. Adapting solutions and supporting what your organization needs next.

Ready to put your data to work?

Start with a free 90-minute AI Readiness Assessment and walk away with a prioritized roadmap.

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