Ryan Smith

Experience

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  Camis Inc

  Sept 2009 - Jan 2021

  -Holistic product ownership and final sign-off of product readiness.-Direct release management lifecycle overhaul resulting in the ability to measure the success of a givenrelease against well-defined OKRs.-Ensure alignment of cross-functional teams' release objectives with overall product vision.-Identify and manage of risk factors that affect release scope, schedule and quality.-Effectively communicate release objectives and timelines to internal and external stakeholders.-Consult with team leadership on prioritization of work in order to maximize release outcomes. Show less -Direct and lead cross-functional software engineering and technical team responsible for e-commerceintegrations that accept millions of transactions per year, both in the field and online.-Own the product roadmap relating to payment systems, financial reporting, and fiscal integrity.-Employ product discovery methods in order to fully understand the underlying problems customers face.-Prioritize the product backlog to ensure focus is on the outcomes that are most meaningful to customers.-Identify emerging business needs through market research, client interviews and quantitative analysis. Show less

  • Product Release Manager

    Aug 2018 - Jan 2021

  • Product Manager

    Oct 2015 - Aug 2018

  • IT Coordinator

    Aug 2012 - Oct 2015

  • Help Desk Supervisor

    Sept 2009 - Aug 2012
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  Axonify

  Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

  Product Manager

  -Own the Content Roadmap ensuring content themes are aligned with real industry problems.-Identify and define relevant success metrics/OKRs ensuring alignment with the wider Product Vision.-Manage and mentor an autonomous product team with emphasis on sustainable product skills.-Champion product discovery methods including customer personas, user journeys, customer interviewsand questionnaires with a focus on customer empathy and active listening.-Work closely with engineers in an iterative Agile product development cycle seeing features throughfrom discovery to launch. Show less

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  VendorPM

  Aug 2022 - Jul 2024

  Senior Product Manager

  -Successfully identify emerging business needs and own several 0-1 initiatives at PropTech startup.-Champion critical product discovery methods including customer personas, user journeys, customer interviews and questionnaires with a focus on customer empathy and active listening. -Prioritize the product backlog to ensure focus is on the outcomes that are most meaningful to customers.-Own the team's product roadmap and ensure alignment with product vision and business objectives. -Lead a product development team with a "first among equals" approach with enthusiasm and positivity.-Mentor other product managers and offer insight and influence on product development processes. Show less

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  Camis Inc

  Jul 2024 - now

  • Senior Manager, Product Operations

    Apr 2025 - now

  • Senior Product Manager

    Jul 2024 - Apr 2025