Ric Smith
About Ric Smith
Ric Smith is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at SentinelOne, with over 20 years of experience in enterprise software development and a history of expanding teams and revenue.
Current Role at SentinelOne
Ric Smith is currently serving as the Chief Product & Technology Officer at SentinelOne. In this role, he operates remotely from the United States. Ric has contributed significantly to the company's growth, including expanding the software gross margin (swGM) by over 20%. Under his leadership, SentinelOne experienced substantial growth in its Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR), which rose from $150M to $724M.
Previous Roles at SentinelOne
Before becoming the Chief Product & Technology Officer, Ric Smith served as the Chief Technology Officer at SentinelOne from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure in Mountain View, California, he played a crucial role in expanding the company's team from 230 to over 1000 employees and contractors. He also delivered efficient R&D percentage of revenue metrics, enhancing the company's technological capabilities.
Experience at Medallia
Ric Smith held prominent engineering leadership roles at Medallia. From 2019 to 2021, he was the Senior Vice President of Engineering in the San Francisco Bay Area. Prior to that, from 2016 to 2019, he was the Vice President of Engineering in Palo Alto, CA. His efforts contributed to the successful IPO of the company, as well as multiple acquisitions.
Roles at Oracle and Other Companies
Ric Smith has extensive experience in the tech industry, having worked at Oracle Corporation for several years. He served as Senior Director of Engineering from 2009 to 2016 and was also a Principal Product Manager, as well as a Principal Engineer at Oracle. Additionally, he has held positions such as Director of Product Management and Strategy at Kaazing, and Associate Software Engineer at Lockheed Martin Information Technology.
Educational Background
Ric Smith holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computer Science from the University of Arizona. His strong educational foundation in business and technology has provided him with the skills necessary to lead and innovate in the enterprise software sector.