Nathan Smith
About Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith is an Aerospace & Defence Account Manager at National Instruments in Newbury, focusing on aligning product offerings with customer goals and driving innovation in aerospace and defense accounts across Northern Europe.
Nathan Smith's Current Role at National Instruments
Nathan Smith is currently serving as an Aerospace & Defence Account Manager at National Instruments in Newbury. In this role since June 2017, he is responsible for aligning National Instruments' product and service offerings with customer business goals and technical requirements. His work focuses on high-growth potential aerospace and defense accounts across Northern Europe, aiming to drive innovation, change, and business impact throughout his customers' product lifecycle.
Previous Positions Held by Nathan Smith at National Instruments
Nathan Smith has held various roles at National Instruments since 2016. He was an Inside Sales Engineer for 3 months in 2017, a Sales Development Engineer for 2 months in 2017, and an Application Engineer for 8 months from 2016 to 2017, all based in Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom. Throughout these roles, he gained extensive experience in sales engineering and customer engagement.
Nathan Smith's Role at AWE
Before joining National Instruments, Nathan Smith worked as a Control System Engineer at AWE from 2015 to 2016 in England. In this capacity, he acquired skills in managing and developing control systems, contributing to his expertise in engineering and technology.
Educational Background of Nathan Smith
Nathan Smith completed his undergraduate and doctoral studies at Swansea University. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from 2008 to 2010, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Physics from 2011 to 2015. During his Ph.D. research period, he worked as a PhD Research Student, gaining valuable research experience in the field of physics.
Professional Focus of Nathan Smith at National Instruments
At National Instruments, Nathan Smith's professional focus includes driving down the cost of developing and maintaining automated test and measurement systems for aerospace and defense customers. He is dedicated to helping customers leverage standardization to achieve re-use across projects, programs, and business unit boundaries. Additionally, his work involves providing feedback and guidance to ensure that National Instruments’ product portfolio aligns with industry needs.