Shad Washington, Cpa, Cma
About Shad Washington, Cpa, Cma
Shad Washington is a Solutions Architect in Professional Services at Vena Solutions, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in accounting and management, with previous roles at Vena Solutions and the Ontario Clean Water Agency.
Current Role at Vena Solutions
Shad Washington currently holds the position of Solutions Architect in the Professional Services division at Vena Solutions. He has been in this role since 2019, contributing to the development and implementation of solutions tailored to meet client needs. His responsibilities include designing and optimizing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support client objectives.
Previous Experience at Vena Solutions
Prior to his current role, Shad Washington worked at Vena Solutions in various capacities. He served as a Project Leader from 2018 to 2019, and as a Senior Consultant from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, he was a Consultant from 2016 to 2017. During his tenure, he led significant initiatives, including the solution build for the company's first go-to-market offering targeting financial services organizations.
Experience at Ontario Clean Water Agency
Before joining Vena Solutions, Shad Washington worked at the Ontario Clean Water Agency as a Senior Financial Analyst from 2011 to 2016. In this role, he was responsible for financial analysis and reporting, contributing to the agency's financial decision-making processes.
Education and Professional Qualifications
Shad Washington studied at Ryerson University, where he earned a Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) degree with a focus on Accounting and Business/Management. He is also a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Canada (CPA Canada) and holds the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) designation, reflecting his expertise in accounting and financial management.
Contributions to Vena Solutions
Shad Washington has made notable contributions to Vena Solutions, including developing and leading sessions for the Vena Nation user conference, which attracted over 3700 registrants. These sessions focused on agile reporting and analysis for finance users, as well as training non-technical users on calculation scripting. He also spearheaded new implementation methodologies, promoting a consistent approach across all implementations.