Sheri Palazzo

I have had an amazing 30-year (and still going strong!) career in technology and management. Along the way, I’ve taken on nearly every role an engineer can hold—drafter, designer, QC, program manager, systems engineer, VP, and yes, even floor sweeper. Working across both industry giants like HP, GE, and Bose and fast-paced startups like Altaeros, I’ve built a deep playbook of best practices—and a few crucial "don’t-ever-do-this" practices!

What has opened the most doors for me is a unique blend of technical aptitude, organizational rigor, and strong interpersonal skills. But the best part of the journey has always been the people: the teams I've led, the mentors who guided me, and the 150+ startups and 200+ leaders I’ve had the privilege to support along the way. While I’ve designed award-winning products, the creations I am most proud of are my three young adults. Keeping family as my top priority has always been a non-negotiable core value as I built this career.

Now, it’s my turn to give back. Saplings Consulting is my official "branch" into supporting others as others have helped me. As an EMCC-accredited executive coach, mentor and strategic advisor, my goal isn't just to hand you solutions—it's to "teach you how to fish" so you build the capability, confidence, and operational independence to lead your company for the long haul.