Tracy Smith
About Tracy Smith
Tracy Smith is the Director of Business Solutions (Product & Program Management) at National Instruments in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Title and Current Position at NI
Tracy Smith is the Director of Business Solutions (Product & Program Management) at National Instruments (NI) in the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area. In this role, Tracy oversees the strategic initiatives and execution plans for product and program management, ensuring successful delivery and implementation across various business areas including Manufacturing, Finance, and R&D.
Previous Experience at AMD and Whole Foods Market
Before joining NI, Tracy Smith gained valuable experience at AMD and Whole Foods Market. From 2001 to 2004, Tracy worked as a Cost Analyst at AMD, based in Austin, Texas. Following this, Tracy took on a role as Financial Systems Business Analyst at Whole Foods Market from 2004 to 2005, also in Austin, Texas.
Education at Texas A&M University - Mays Business School
Tracy Smith studied at Texas A&M University - Mays Business School from 1997 to 2001. During this four-year period, Tracy developed a strong foundation in business principles and practices, which has been instrumental in subsequent professional roles.
Program and Product Management at NI
In Tracy Smith's current role at NI, Tracy manages an international team of fifteen Program, Project, and Product Managers. This team supports multiple business areas, including Manufacturing, Finance, and R&D. Tracy is responsible for roadmap creation and prioritization, ensuring strategic ideas come to fruition successfully. Key initiatives include shifting the product shipping protocol for greater efficiency and establishing comprehensive plans to mitigate revenue risks during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Achievements in Efficiency and Engagement
Tracy Smith has led several impactful initiatives during their career. Notable achievements include an in-depth Accounts Payable efficiency analysis at NI, which identified gaps and led to a future-state plan with annual cost-savings of $88,000. Tracy has also increased automation through E-invoicing, implemented a modern toolset, and significantly boosted employee engagement, achieving an Engagement Index of 88% for key senior team members.