Joshua Smith
Cedar Falls ,IA
Summary
Accomplished Product Professional with a proven track record enhancing product engagement and revenues through innovative strategies. Fostering customer empathy and driving results through data-driven decisions. Skilled in interpersonal communication, significantly improving product performance and team dynamics.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Principal Product Manager
Product Madness
05.2023 - Current
- Increased product engagement and retention by conducting market research and identifying gaps in the current offerings.
- Presented regular updates to Executive Team regarding application performance, risks, opportunities, and recommendations for action steps moving forward.
- Established metrics-driven evaluation systems for measuring product performance, leading to data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
Director of Product
Sciplay
06.2020 - 04.2023
- Developed comprehensive roadmaps to guide product development from ideation to launch, ensuring timely delivery.
- Championed innovative solutions by encouraging open dialogue among team members and embracing experimentation.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making processes, improving overall product performance and competitiveness.
- Established clear product vision and strategy, aligning business goals with customer needs.
Lead Product Manager
Sciplay
09.2016 - 06.2020
- Managed a team of product managers, fostering innovation and creativity in product design and execution.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for direct reports, providing constructive feedback to foster professional growth among team members.
- Identified new market opportunities by conducting thorough competitor analysis and industry research.
Product Manager
Sciplay
07.2015 - 09.2016
- Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
- Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
- Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
- Coordinated design meetings and decisions with internal departments and teams.
Lead/Data Analytics Engineer
Sciplay
04.2013 - 07.2015
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to define key performance indicators and develop actionable insights from large datasets.
- Designed experiments to test hypotheses concerning the drivers of critical business outcomes.
- Trained team members in the use of advanced analytics tools and techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IASkills
- Product Vision and Strategy
- Backlog Management
- Performance metrics/analytics
- Cross Functional Leadership
- Customer Empathy
- Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Principal Product Manager
Product Madness
05.2023 - Current
Director of Product
Sciplay
06.2020 - 04.2023
Lead Product Manager
Sciplay
09.2016 - 06.2020
Product Manager
Sciplay
07.2015 - 09.2016
Lead/Data Analytics Engineer
Sciplay
04.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science
University of Northern Iowa