Ian McLellan

About Ian McLellan

I am a results-driven Project & Portfolio Manager with 8+ years of experience leading complex initiatives across healthcare, IT, e‑commerce, and military operations. My background spans managing $200M+ strategic growth portfolios, modernizing state-level IT systems, and directing mission-critical communications across multinational environments as a U.S. Army veteran. I excel in fast-paced, high‑stakes settings where alignment, clarity, and disciplined execution are essential to delivering outcomes on time and within scope.My leadership approach blends strategic planning, operational efficiency, and collaborative problem‑solving. Across every role, whether managing large capital projects, building an e‑commerce brand from the ground up, or supporting executive decision-making, I focus on driving measurable value, reducing risk, and building strong stakeholder partnerships.Core Strengths:• Portfolio & program management (healthcare, IT, operations)• Large-scale construction & facility planning• AI‑enabled process improvement & IT modernization• Executive communication & cross-functional alignment• Agile, Scrum, Lean, Six Sigma, and project governance frameworks

Experience

1. Owner & Co-founder

   Mushroom Cloud Coffee

   Aug 2022 — Present

   mushroomcloudcoffee.shop• Launched a mission-driven e-commerce business focused on delivering convenient, functional coffee alternatives infused with health-boosting mushroom powder.• Co-founded and currently operate a veteran-owned, direct-to-consumer brand, offering a unique blend of mushroom-infused instant coffee designed for ease of use and enhanced wellness.• Developed product sourcing, branding, and go-to-market strategy to differentiate from traditional coffee products, emphasizing quality, taste, and convenience.• Manage end-to-end operations including e-commerce platform development, supply chain coordination, business plan, investor opportunities and customer engagement strategies.• Represent the brand’s values (honor-discipline-wellness-community) rooted in military service, wellness, and innovation to build a loyal customer base and expand reach through digital channels.

Education

• St. Bonaventure University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• U.S. Army Signal School

  Student

• The Aquinas Institute of Rochester

  High School Diploma