BIO
about me



Founder, Owner, and Operator of Nyla Technology Solutions and VitalUP Marketing, Shana is an innovative and customer-focused principal engineer with deep experience in all aspects of the software systems development lifecycle. She has a strong understanding of a broad range of techniques and technologies to develop software-intensive systems, particularily in a big data, cloud-based architecture. Shana is a proven leader and known as an outstanding communicator. Funny, engaging, and authentic, she is a frequently-requested speaker.
PROFESSIONAL
Founder/Owner
Nyla Technology Solutions | CEO | 2013 to Present
VitalUP Marketing | Managing Partner | 2018 to Present
Experience
Emerge A.T.S. | Senior Systems Engineer | Hanover, MD | 2010-2013
Berico Technology | Senior Systems Engineer | Arlington, VA | 2009
Aerospace Corporation | Member of Technical Staff | Chantilly, VA | 2004-2005
Boards
Girl Scouts of the USA | 2020
Baltimore Family Alliance | 2018
Ft. Meade Alliance | Community Engagement Chair | 2018
Awards
Maryland's Top 100 Women | The Daily Record | 2022
2021 Women 2 Watch | Women Presidents Organization | 2021
2021 Women in Business to Watch | The Startup Weekly | 2021
Top 25 Women Leaders in Cybersecurity IT Services | IT Services Report | 2021
10 Most Impactful Women in Technology | Analytics Insight | 2020
2019 Tech 10 | Baltimore Business Journal | 2019
Women in Business Champion of the Year (MD) | Small Business Administration | 2019
EDUCATION
Bachelors | Computer Science | University of Virginia
Masters | Systems Engineering | George Mason University
PERSONAL






Since 2011 Shana has been proud to call Baltimore home. She lives in historic Bolton Hill neighborhood with her husband, Brian, and her two children - son and daughter. On weekends when she is not taking the kids to music lessons or soccer practice, Shana can be found either running with a friend or on her Peloton bike. A fan of healthy cooking, she's been experimenting with recipes in her new Instapot and trying to stay away from her junk food pleasure, Old Bay flavored Cheese Curls. Shana frequently volunteers and is proud to be part of BFA and helping Baltimore and Baltimore Families thrive.
Children: 2 | Relationship: Married | Home: Baltimore, MD