Shannon Smith

About Shannon Smith

I am passionate about learning, leading, and problem solving. Much of my learning revolves around leadership, business, and technology. I apply that learning to enhance my leading and problem solving in both the for-profit and non-profit domains.I believe in the power of teams. I find a lot of pleasure in helping others discover, develop, utilize their skills and passions. I have found success in aligning team members\' strengths with project needs, encouraging ownership of team roles, and creating a culture that values learning and growth.I have a strong technical background (BS in Computer Science, plus experience in development and testing roles). I still dabble in writing and debugging code, though I leave the heavy lifting to those with more talent; see my philosophy on teams above. My background helps me build rapport with developers because I understand their world.As an extrovert with refined soft skills, I stick out in an R&D organization. These \"people skills\" help me play an inter-team coordinator / liaison / negotiator role. I am comfortable working with end-users one-on-one, leading small meetings, or presenting to an auditorium. Also, I am a connector.In leading a non-profit organization, I have developed many other skills through the varied activities I\'ve led. To name a few, I have directed marketing and fundraising operations, lead event planning teams, and have become a practiced public speaker. My vast experience also includes strategic planning, project scoping and oversight, leadership development and coaching.Some additional things I enjoy are: audiobooks (especially biographies), traveling, puzzle games, and helping people.

Experience

1. VP of Software Engineering

   Reveal

   May 2024 — Present · Raleigh, NC, US

   In the post-acquisition phase, I am leading the Engineering teams responsible for Reveal’s preservation and collection capabilities. My focus is on uniting people, processes, and technology to build a cohesive platform and team, integrating the exceptional engineers and products from Reveal’s world-class acquisitions.Key responsibilities and accomplishments include:Integration Leadership: Directing the unification of engineering teams and platforms across global acquisitions, fostering collaboration and driving innovation.Platform Development: Oversight for the support, enhancement, and growth of multiple products, including- Onna (platform and application)- Logikcull (application)- LiveEDA and Legal Hold from IPRO- Reveal Hold, based on LIGL\'s foundation- And other solutions in Reveal’s ecosystemStrategic Vision: Championing a unified approach to technology and product development, ensuring scalability, cost efficiency, and alignment with Reveal’s business objectives.Team Leadership: Cultivating a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture to navigate the complexities of integrating diverse, global teams and technologies.This role is stretching my technical expertise with strategic leadership, helping to drive Reveal’s mission to deliver world-class eDiscovery and legal technology solutions.

Education

• North Carolina State University

  Bachelor of Science, Computer Science; Minor: Economics

  1998 — 2005

Skills

• Leadership
• Management
• Team Leadership
• Leadership Development
• Project Management
• Public Speaking
• Fundraising
• Event Planning
• Nonprofits
• Project Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Organizational Leadership
• People Management
• Connectors
• Team Building
• Social Media
• Community Outreach
• Software Development
• Program Management
• Testing
• R
• Git