Jon Kamelhar
About Jon Kamelhar
Jon Kamelhar serves as the Vice President of Professional Services at Planful, where he has worked since 2015, leveraging his expertise in customer communication and relationship management. With a strong background in enterprise software sales and consulting, he previously held leadership roles at Longview Solutions and FIS.
Work at Planful
Jon Kamelhar has served as the Vice President of Professional Services at Planful since 2015. In this role, he manages a global consulting practice and is responsible for customer engagements, customer satisfaction, and operational metrics. His focus includes developing key practice metrics aimed at increasing revenue and gross margin. Kamelhar's expertise in structured methodologies throughout the project life cycle contributes to ensuring successful and profitable engagements.
Previous Experience
Before joining Planful, Jon Kamelhar worked at Longview Solutions as Vice President of Professional Services from 1997 to 2015. He spent 18 years in this position, where he honed his skills in customer and business communication. Prior to that, he held the role of Regional Delivery Manager at FIS from 1989 to 1996, and worked as a Bank Officer - Assistant Treasurer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from 1982 to 1987.
Education and Expertise
Jon Kamelhar studied at Stuyvesant High School, where he focused on Science and Math. He attended the University at Albany from 1977 to 1980. Kamelhar has a strong background in sales of enterprise software and associated consulting services. His expertise includes steering committee leadership and change management, which are critical to his current role in professional services.
Strengths and Skills
Jon Kamelhar possesses strengths in customer and business communication, which are essential for creating and maintaining successful relationships with customers, partners, and staff. He is skilled in managing P&L and operational metrics, ensuring that his teams meet performance goals. His ability to develop structured methodologies throughout the project life cycle enhances the effectiveness of his engagements.