David Shannon

General Manager of RailPulse

RailPulse was formed by a coalition of forward-thinking railcar owners, dedicated to developing, broadening and accelerating the use of GPS and other telematics technologies on railcars that aim to increase service, safety, efficiency, and visibility across North America’s freight rail industry.   As General Manager, Shannon is responsible for leading the development and launch of the RailPulse platform, as well as managing the operations, strategy, and growth of the coalition.  Shannon has over 25 years of experience in leading technology organizations, with a focus on the Internet of Things (IoT) and remote condition monitoring. He has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions that enhance efficiency, safety, and performance in various industries. Most recently, he was the Business Unit Manager for Parker Hannifin’s Diversified Technologies Business Unit.   There, Shannon’s team developed IoT-based sensor technologies and software platforms that lead to better, more accurate remote condition monitoring of industrial equipment.  Prior to Parker Hannifin, he served as Senior Vice President for Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company, where he led development and commercialization globally of IoT solutions for the defense, transportation, and logistics sectors.   He is passionate about advancing the rail industry and creating value for RailPulse’s customers and stakeholders.