Brian Smith

Senior Solutions Architect

About Me

Hi, I’m Brian and I am a results-driven Senior Solutions Architect with 10+ years of experience architecting and implementing client-focused solutions. Expertise in both traditional development and low-code platforms, with a track record of successful projects in startup and enterprise environments.

In my career I’ve extensively used SQL (PostgreSQL and MySQL), Javascript, HTML, and CSS and I’ve also worked with PHP, Java, React, and Elixir.

I’ve also become proficient in a lot of software, such as Postman, Git, JIRA, Swagger, Retool, DataDog, Splunk. Docker, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Google Apps, IBM Cognos BI, andIBM SPSS.

Experience

Pallet

Solutions Consultant

Sep 2024 - March 2025 · 7 mos

trypallet.com

A modern logistics platform to drive better business outcomes by running your entire operation on a smarter, AI-powered system.

  • Served as a technical expert, providing both pre and post sales support and consultation for Pallet’s logistics software solutions.
  • Conducted in-depth client needs assessments audits, translating business requirements into effective software implementation strategies.
  • Collaborated with sales, product, customer success, and engineering teams to ensure successful client onboarding and ongoing satisfaction.
  • Helped reduce onboarding time by multiple weeks by compiling detailed client implementation guides for Customer Success teams from information gathered during client audits.
  • Helped close and onboard clients ranging from $10,000 in ARR up to $200,000 in ARR, contributing significantly to revenue growth.

SmartRent

Solutions Architect

Oct 2021 - Sep 2024 · 3 yrs

smartrent.com

Industry leading smart home automation at multifamily scale, enabling streamline operations and enhanced residents living experiences.

  • Served as the primary interface between the Product team and clients, providing expert knowledge of SmartRent’s products to identify and implement tailored solutions.
  • Managed client implementations of new and existing products, ensuring on-time project delivery.
  • Communicated product roadmaps to clients, increasing product adoption.
  • Documented and analyzed client feedback, resulting in numerous product enhancements and feature requests.
  • Developed and implemented a client feedback process and ticketing system to improve feedback tracking and reporting.
  • Worked closely with Product and Engineering teams to ensure new features and updates were meeting client expectations.

Nextmune

Product Manager

Apr 2021 - Oct 2021 · 7 mos

nextmune.com

Nextmune is a global specialty pharma company for dogs, cats and horses, focusing on allergy and dermatology offering diagnostics, prescription and non-prescription products to veterinarians and pet parents in more than 70 countries worldwide.

  • Managed the implementation of custom ERP platform projects, overseeing design, development, and deployment for supply chain, manufacturing, services, customer relations, and ordering.
  • Managed concurrent projects, consistently delivering on time.
  • Gathered and documented requirements from stakeholders across multiple business units, ensuring alignment and successful project outcomes.

OptimumHQ

Solutions Architect

Apr 2018 - Apr 2021 · 3 yrs

optimumhq.com

Custom ERP, built on a no-code platform, that adapts to your unique workflows, providing seamless ERP customer relationship management and automation.

  • Designed and implemented custom business systems solutions for clients using the OptimumHQ platform, translating user stories and requirements into functional system architectures.
  • Reduced client solution development time through efficient design and implementation strategies.
  • Developed and implemented hundreds of custom workflows and data structures, improving client operational efficiency.
  • Reduced the amount of support tickets through improving the user experience.

SmartPractice

Data Analyst

Dec 2010 - Apr 2018 · 7 yrs

smartpractice.com

SmartPractice provides products and services to healthcare professionals, primarily in the dental and veterinary fields. They offer a range of solutions aimed at helping practices build stronger patient relationships and improve overall operations.

  • Designed and developed standard and custom reports/dashboards using Cognos, Excel, Access, and Sybase SQL, providing actionable insights to marketing, data, sales, and product teams.
  • Reduced report generation time through the implementation of optimized SQL queries and data structures.
  • Implemented a ticketing queue to manage data service requests using Jira Service Desk, streamlining request handling and improving response times.
  • Increased data accuracy through the implementation of data validation and quality control processes.
  • Converted legacy Crystal Reports to modern reporting platforms, improving accessibility and efficiency.

Education

Rio Salado Community College

Associate Degree in Business

May 2018

Graduated from Rio Salado College with an Associates in Business.

A Little More About Me

Alongside my interests in technology and software, some of my other interests and hobbies are:

  • Reading Sci-Fi and Fantasy
  • Gaming: Board and Computer
  • Building, maintaining, and tinkering on a home Unraid Media Server
  • Snowboarding (pretty good)
  • Golfing (not good)
  • Biscuit, the bestest boy. Look how cute.

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