Our Company
Blue Ocean is about more than point solutions, less
about billable hours and more about customer satisfaction. As an authorized Salesforce Partner, we’re only successful if our customers are.
Blue Ocean was started in 2017 by a former Salesforce employee who’s been working with the platform for over 10 years. Today, we’re working with clients ranging from small businesses to enterprises across Canada and the United States to help them create their own Blue Oceans.
Company Certifications
Derek Quesnel, MBA
Founder & CEO
A former Salesforce employee, Derek started Blue Ocean CRM, a Salesforce systems integrator, in 2017 while completing his Executive MBA at the University of Ottawa.
With an extensive background in consulting, marketing and over 20 years in the IT industry, Derek has led Blue Ocean from a 1-person shop to almost 20, with sales more than doubling every single year since it began.
He holds 4 Salesforce professional certifications, has taught business at the college level and is forever learning.
Derek loves to travel and tries to surf whenever he can even though he isn’t very good at it.
- Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
- Certified Pardot Specialist
Certified Pardot Consultant
Certified Administrator
Brian George
Practice Lead
Brian is an MBA Graduate of the Haskayne School of Business and holds 9 certifications from Salesforce. Working in Health & Life Sciences, Non-Profit, Oil & Gas, Technology and Construction, Brian has led Salesforce teams and projects for nearly a decade. Brian’s wife, two kids, and dog keep him busy, while the Calgary Flames continue to break his heart.
- Certified Administrator
- Certified Advanced Administrator
- Certified Platform App Builder
- Certified Platform Developer I
- Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
- Certified Service Cloud Consultant
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Certified CPQ Specialist
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Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect
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Certified Experience Cloud Consultant
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Salesforce AI Associate
Tim Kang
Director, Technical Services
Tim is a seasoned technical leader with extensive experience in Salesforce implementation, customization, and integration. He excels in overseeing the delivery of innovative solutions, managing technical teams, and aligning technical strategies with business objectives. With a proven track record of designing and implementing enterprise solutions, he is dedicated to promoting technical excellence and client success.
Tim holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia and am completing his Master’s in Computer Science at Northeastern University.
When he’s not in front of his computer, he enjoys fixing and welding broken items around the house and tinkering with his motorcycle.
- Certified Administrator
- Certified Platform App Builder
- Certified Platform Developer I
- Certified OmniStudio Developer
Rene Hernandez
PMO Manager
Rene is a certified Project Manager, Business Systems Analyst, and Salesforce professional with 5 certifications and over 8 years of experience working with the Salesforce platform in various roles. Over the past five years, Rene has led and delivered client solutions as a Salesforce Consultant for a variety of industries. His ability to build relationships, lead with empathy and manage projects has earned him positive reviews and recommendations from peers, clients, and leaders. Rene is an old soul, loves music, and concerts, and has a collection of vinyl records from the 50s-to 90s. He lives in Vancouver with his wife and two young kids. His wife is a Physiotherapist and has helped with his posture over the years, like the evolution of man’s picture. - Certified Service Cloud Consultant
- Certified Experience Cloud Consultant
- Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
- Certified Platform App Builder
- Certified Administrator
Krishna Madolli
Salesforce Architect
Krishna is an MBA graduate and Salesforce Certified Consultant with over 8 years of experience on the platform. His multiple Salesforce certifications are a partial view of how tech-savvy and valuable he is on projects as well as how keen he is to always learn more. He has a demonstrated aptitude in adopting modern methodologies and innovative techniques to boost work efficiency. He is highly experienced in working with and implementing Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Experience Cloud, Education Cloud, Nonprofit and more. - Salesforce Certified Administrator
- Salesforce Certified Advanced Administrator
- Salesforce Certified Experience Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Education Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Field Service Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Nonprofit Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Service Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified CRM Analytics and Einstein Discovery Consultant
- Salesforce Certified Marketing Cloud Account Engagement Specialist
- Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
- Salesforce Certified Platform Developer I
- Salesforce Certified Data Architect
- Salesforce Certified Sharing and Visibility Architect
- Salesforce Certified Application Architect
- Salesforce Certified Associate
- Salesforce Certified AI Associate
- Salesforce Certified Data Cloud Consultant
- Salesforce Certified OmniStudio Consultant
Megan Lussier
Senior Salesforce Consultant
Megan is a Senior Salesforce Consultant with over 8 years of experience in the financial services industry followed by 5 years in technology consulting. She has experience implementing Salesforce with nonprofits, health care industries, and financial services organizations. Her passion for technology and client centricity keep her customers happy and her projects successful!
Outside of work, Megan enjoys baking bread, doing yoga, and spending time with her husband and daughter.
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Salesforce Certified Administrator
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Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
Sheldon Bjorgaard
Salesforce Consultant
Sheldon is a 4x Salesforce Certified Business Analyst and Consultant. He transitioned to a career in IT after 7 years of experience as a Health Care Provider in Canada and brings a unique skill set to the Blue Ocean team blending first-hand industry experience with technical knowledge.
Sheldon has experience working on Salesforce projects in multiple industries leveraging Sales Cloud, Non-Profit Cloud, Health Cloud, and Education Cloud.
In his spare time, Sheldon enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 littles, exploring beautiful British Columbia, hiking, camping, and fishing.
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Salesforce Certified Administrator
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Salesforce Certified Business Analyst
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Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
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Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
Irene Han
Salesforce Consultant
Irene is a Salesforce Consultant experienced in implementing and driving technology adoption on the Salesforce platform, including in the nonprofit sector. Since 2020, she has been dedicated to helping organizations streamline their processes, delivering customized solutions on tight deadlines. A Salesforce Certified Administrator, Irene has supported both large and small organizations—including recreation centers with over 200 locations—in optimizing their systems, bringing a strong commitment to problem-solving, adaptability, and delivering impactful results for her clients.
Salesforce Administrator
Salesforce Platform App Builder
Erin Bergeron
Project Manager
Erin is a Project Management Professional dedicated to helping clients make the most of their Salesforce solutions. With experience across the tech, education, and nonprofit sectors, Erin has led initiatives that streamline processes, enhance collaboration, and empower clients through innovative solutions.
Based in Vancouver, Erin enjoys indulging her creative side through painting (badly!) and stays active by teaching spin and core, playing squash, and exploring local hiking trails.
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Project Management Professional (PMP)
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Certified Business Analyst
