Shannon Adams
About Shannon Adams
Shannon Adams serves as the Senior Vice President of Finance at Veritone, Inc., where he has worked since 2015. He has extensive experience in finance and administration, having held various senior roles across multiple organizations.
Work at Veritone
Shannon Adams has served as Senior Vice President of Finance at Veritone, Inc. since 2015. In this role, she oversees financial operations and strategic financial planning for the company, which was formerly known as Wazee Digital. Her tenure at Veritone spans nine years, during which she has contributed to the company's financial growth and stability from its headquarters in Denver, Colorado.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current role, Shannon held various finance-related positions. She worked as Vice President of Finance and Administration at Terraspark Geosciences from 2012 to 2013. Before that, she served as Consultant and Business Development Manager at Ajilon Finance Solutions from 2006 to 2008. Additionally, she was VP of Finance and Administration at Wireless Seismic, Inc. from 2008 to 2012, and held the position of Controller at eSoft from 2001 to 2004.
Education and Expertise
Shannon Adams studied at the University of Denver - Daniels College of Business, where she earned a Master of Accounting (MACC) from 1987 to 1992. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the same institution. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in finance, accounting, and administration, which includes roles as an interim CFO and expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and accounting system implementation.
Consulting Services and Specializations
Shannon provides consulting services through Aclivity, LLC, where she focuses on establishing and assessing practices in accounting, finance, human resources, and IT departments. She specializes in matching Subject Matter Experts with organizations to facilitate team building and project completion. Her areas of expertise include Accounting, Finance, Information Management, Technology, Project Management, Business Analysis, and Operational project services.
Early Career and Audit Experience
Shannon began her career at Price Waterhouse Coopers, where she worked as an Auditor from 1992 to 1995. This early experience in auditing laid a foundation for her subsequent roles in finance and administration. She also held the position of Director of Finance and Assistant Controller at T-NETIX from 1995 to 2001, further developing her skills in financial management.