Bryan Smith
About Bryan Smith
Bryan Smith is the Director of Product Management at Litera, where he focuses on user-centric product development and storytelling for organizational enablement. He has extensive experience in product management across various companies, including Kira Systems and Intelex Technologies, and emphasizes a metrics-driven approach in agile environments.
Current Role at Litera
Bryan Smith serves as the Director of Product Management at Litera, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on managing product strategies and ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His experience in product management is complemented by a strong emphasis on storytelling and user-centric design, which he believes are crucial for product differentiation.
Previous Experience in Product Management
Prior to his current role, Bryan Smith accumulated extensive experience in product management across various organizations. He worked as a Senior Product Manager at Kira Systems from 2019 to 2021 and as a Product Manager from 2018 to 2019. His tenure at Intelex Technologies Inc. spanned three years from 2015 to 2018, where he further honed his skills in product management.
Founding Experience at TrendRadius
Bryan co-founded TrendRadius, where he worked from 2013 to 2015. This experience provided him with insights into startup dynamics and the challenges of building a product from the ground up. His role involved overseeing product development and strategy during the formative years of the company.
Educational Background
Bryan Smith earned a Bachelor's degree in Systems Design Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he studied from 2007 to 2013. His education provided a strong foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his product management roles. Additionally, he gained practical experience as a Research Assistant during his studies.
Advocacy for Metrics-Driven Product Management
Bryan emphasizes a metrics-driven approach to product management, advocating for cross-functional collaboration to achieve product success. He believes that using data to inform decisions is essential in today's agile SaaS environments. His focus on building user-centric products is complemented by his background in enterprise software and machine learning.