Shannon Snider
About Shannon Snider
Shannon Snider serves as the Director of Engineering at Ada since 2022, bringing extensive experience from previous roles at LivePerson and Vibes. With a strong academic background in Physics and Astrophysics from Michigan State University, Snider has held various engineering positions over a career spanning more than a decade.
Work at Ada
Shannon Snider has been serving as the Director of Engineering at Ada since 2022. In this role, Snider oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of Ada's technology solutions. The position involves strategic planning and execution of engineering projects, ensuring alignment with company goals and fostering innovation within the team.
Previous Experience at LivePerson
Before joining Ada, Shannon Snider worked at LivePerson for a total of two years. Initially, Snider held the position of Software Development Manager from 2020 to 2021, followed by a role as part of the Bella Platform from 2021 to 2022. These roles were based in Seattle, Washington, where Snider contributed to software development and management initiatives.
Career at Vibes
Shannon Snider's tenure at Vibes spanned several years, where Snider held multiple positions. Starting as a Software Engineer from 2011 to 2012, Snider progressed to Senior Software Engineer, then to Principal Engineer, and finally to Senior Software Architect from 2016 to 2019. This experience in Chicago, Illinois, involved significant contributions to software architecture and engineering practices.
Educational Background
Shannon Snider studied at Michigan State University, where Snider earned a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Astrophysics from 2003 to 2006. Following this, Snider pursued a Master of Science in Astrophysics at the same institution from 2006 to 2008. Prior to university, Snider attended The Roeper School, completing an Honors College Preparatory program from 1987 to 1989.