Our Story
Welcome to Shannon Alliance, where the spirit of Irish-American tenacity meets the world of AI and ML.
In 2023, Gary O’Keeffe and Kevin Bolger founded Shannon Alliance, inspired by their shared vision to build a world where every action creates value. Operating from Seattle, WA, and Denver, CO, we lead AI and machine learning innovations for North American businesses, focusing on Bioinformatics and Edge AI to cater to distinct industry needs.
Our mission is to create value through AI-driven digital transformation, and we treat our clients as partners. We have built solutions for startups and SMEs in life sciences and maratime industries. With over 18 years of combined expertise, we fuel innovation and growth by bridging essential sectors with AI and ML, adhering to core values that guarantee success for each demographic:
Unified Collaboration: We customize our partnerships, addressing the unique challenges of bioinformatics and Edge AI innovators.
Impact-Oriented Solutions: Our focus remains on crafting bespoke, results-driven solutions that enhance growth and efficiency.
Innovation Hungry: We stay at the forefront of advancements, ensuring our partners lead in bioinformatics and Edge AI.
Iterative Excellence: Our strategies evolve to keep pace with digital technology and life sciences advancements.
Meaningful Impact: We ensure every solution delivers measurable outcomes, whether transforming healthcare or redefining tech.
We specialize in turning complex data into strategic assets and operational triumphs for life sciences and tech industries. Shannon Alliance invites you to leverage AI and ML's full potential, transforming bold visions into tangible realities and advancing your field with lasting value.
Leadership Team
Founding Partner
Kevin Bolger
Kevin Bolger, co-founder of Shannon Alliance, has over 9 years of experience leveraging data science to drive significant business outcomes. His work with Fortune 500 and privately held companies across Life Sciences, Telecom, Media, and Logistics has prevented millions in product waste, improved product quality by 30%, and opened new revenue streams through automation and cloud efficiency. Kevin’s Irish heritage fuels his passion for impactful innovation, leading him to establish Shannon Alliance to champion data-driven transformations. As a mentor, he’s committed to empowering ML professionals with the skills to create substantial impact.
Personal Statement: "At Shannon Alliance, we see every client as a partner, transforming data together into real-world impacts that redefine business possibilities."
Founding Partner
Gary O’Keeffe
Gary O’Keeffe harnesses a rich background in applied mathematics and a decade of technical consulting across diverse industries to drive Shannon Alliance's mission forward. With his PhD from Ireland and profound expertise in unlocking operational efficiencies, Gary has spearheaded initiatives that have significantly enhanced product quality and generated new revenue streams.
Based in Denver, he co-founded Shannon Alliance to pivot businesses towards leveraging AI and ML for substantial impact. Gary's vision is firmly rooted in transforming complex challenges into scalable solutions, setting new benchmarks in machine learning application.
Gary's Insight: "We have an impact-first approach at Shannon Alliance, ensuring our strategies not only advance technology but also yield tangible results and progress."