Shawnna Delhierro

Shawnna DelHierro is a visionary technology executive with over 22 years of experience driving innovation, digital transformation, and operational excellence across diverse industries.  As Chief Information Officer at SoundHound AI, Shawnna leads the company’s technology strategy, focusing on advanced Oracle Cloud architecture, cybersecurity, and scalable AI infrastructure.  Her leadership ensures seamless integration, enterprise scalability, and robust data governance, aligning technology with business growth and profitability.  Previously, Shawnna served as Chief Technology Officer at Sportsman’s Warehouse, where she led a team focused on modernizing legacy infrastructure to enhance operational efficiency and market competitiveness. At Visionworks, she directed a large-scale technology organization, launching a modern mobile POS platform, deploying telehealth solutions, and implementing AI and RPA technologies to improve customer experience and operational resilience.  Beyond her corporate achievements, Shawnna is deeply committed to community and industry leadership.  She serves on the board of AIM Utah, mentors emerging executives as a Gartner Technology Ambassador, and is the founder and CEO of TechMaven.ai, a consultancy dedicated to helping organizations harness AI and cloud technologies.  Her philanthropic work includes serving as Technology Advisor and Campaign Chair for HelpMeSee, a nonprofit focused on restoring sight globally.  Shawnna is a sought-after speaker on topics such as women in tech, breaking barriers, and transforming challenges into opportunities. Through keynote addresses, panel discussions, and workshops, she inspires audiences to embrace resilience and innovation. Her talks emphasize the importance of diversity, inclusion, and leveraging adversity as a catalyst for growth, aligning with her broader mission to empower underrepresented voices everywhere. Shawnna’s leadership philosophy is rooted in service, innovation, and empowerment.  She is passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion, mentoring future leaders, and driving awareness of mental health challenges. Balancing executive leadership with a love of family, Shawnna’s journey reflects resilience, compassion, and a commitment to creating lasting impact through technology and community.