Chad Smith
About Chad Smith
Chad Smith serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Sezzle, where he focuses on emerging payment technologies. He has a diverse background in software engineering, user experience, and marketing, along with extensive experience in the FinTech sector.
Current Role at Sezzle
Chad Smith currently serves as the Vice President of Engineering at Sezzle, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leading engineering initiatives and driving technology adoption within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing engineering teams and ensuring the successful implementation of emerging payment technologies.
Previous Experience at Sezzle
Before his current role, Chad worked at Sezzle as the Director of Engineering from 2021 to 2022. During his tenure, he contributed to the development and enhancement of engineering processes and strategies, focusing on innovative payment solutions in the FinTech sector.
Education and Expertise
Chad Smith holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from DeVry University, which he completed between 2002 and 2005. He also earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, studying from 2018 to 2020. His educational background supports his expertise in software engineering, user experience, and marketing.
Background in Engineering and Technology
Chad has a comprehensive background in software engineering and technology management. His previous roles include positions at Blackhawk Network, where he served as Sr. Manager of Engineering and Sr. Manager of Business Systems, and at GiftCards.com as Software Development Manager. He has also worked as a Software Engineer at ScienceLogic and as an Application Developer at Willetts Technology.
Specialization in FinTech and AGILE Methodologies
Chad specializes in modern technology adoption and rapid go-to-market strategies within the FinTech sector. He has extensive experience leading AGILE transformations and has served in various roles such as ScrumMaster, Product Owner, and AGILE coach. His technical skills include proficiency in PHP, NodeJS, Angular, and cloud computing with AWS.