I'm obsessed with getting a product just right and I am not happy until my users are. I am a product manager who gets down into the details, understanding not only the user needs that need to be met but the technologies being employed to meet those needs. I'm not satisfied with high level overviews of what the team is doing, I get my hands dirty digging into the code so that I know what is happening. I have 4 years experience managing software products including iOS application development, a content distribution service and a business process platform. I have developed projects for enterprise clients such as Longs Drugs and Salesforce, including project scoping, requirements definition and implementation. In addition I have 7 years of experience managing complex non-software projects. I've led small teams of bright engineers to bring innovative concepts from the whiteboard to mobile devices and the web. I know when to stand my ground against the tide of engineering reasons why something can't be done and when to negotiate, compliment and capitulate to get the product into the hands of users. My technical background and passion to get things just right guide me in managing concurrent projects and shipping user focused products, but nothing replaces a diligent attention to executing strategic plans and iteratively improving on the product.

Product Manager @ Working on the OnCue internet television product Building innovative consumer mobile products to drive key metrics Co-developing product vision, strategy, and requirements Leading and collaborating with cross functional teams Analyzing user research and understanding pain points . Managing prototype engineering and development Researching market and performing competitive analysis From September 2014 to Present (1 year 4 months) Product Manager and Founder @ Ideate, wire-frame, user test and design iOS applications and web-based subscription service Negotiate licensing agreements with 15+ content partners Develop and implement branding and monetization strategies Social media promotion and web site traffic growth Define requirements for iPhone and iPad companion apps for ComicBin service Implement Google Analytics and TestFlight mobile analytics Track anonymous user behavior and recommend product improvements Collaborate with engineering to implement designs in Xcode storyboards Co-develop iPad and iPhone apps in XCode with Objective C to deliver content to subscribers Implement API consumption, UI elements, CoreData backed offline storage Write user login system in Ruby on Rails for website Prepare and format content for digital delivery Appear on podcasts to represent the company and build awareness Create press releases and coordinate with media outlets From August 2011 to Present (4 years 5 months) System Engineer @ Solve complex, open ended technical problems affecting over 400 retail stores Write shell scripts achieving a +100% improvement in team effectiveness over prior solution Create tools and applications to address rapidly changing operational policies and procedures Develop and test shell scripts deployed to over 15,000 systems across global retail network Prototype data analysis site in Ruby on Rails using the D3 Javascript graphing library Design data collection processes to enable time management and tracking Perform support ticket data analysis in Excel Manage scheduling for 4 person team ensuring proper staffing to meet support SLAs Mentor and coach new team members From November 2012 to September 2014 (1 year 11 months) Student @ Earned a Master of Science in Software Management Program focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship Program emphasizes key skills in management, metrics, product definition, and strategy Curriculum includes classes that focus on both management and business in the software field From August 2011 to August 2012 (1 year 1 month) Director of Operations @ Managed multi-disciplinary teams on multiple concurrent projects. Created project definitions for contracts Performed ongoing financial analysis of active and proposed construction projects Created revenue and pipeline projections and financial decision models using Microsoft Excel Influenced engineering solutions to deliver high customer and company value Performed analysis of acquisition target, key personnel assessment Developed client relationships and communicated project process Fostered and developed key subcontractor relationships From June 2004 to March 2011 (6 years 10 months) Product Manager @ Designed web based applications using ASP.NET and Microsoft SQL Server Created product requirements for each application in collaboration with clients (Salesforce.com, Longs Drugs) Developed architectural and business logic specifications for DataMosaic’s business application platform Developed strategy for a reusable, extensible web platform for business analysis and processes Recruited and managed three person development team for six months Identified and corrected bugs in software applications Standardized sales commission and inventory processes Automated data entry to corporate records From June 2003 to June 2004 (1 year 1 month) Technical Support Engineer @ Designed, implemented and updated PHP/MySQL based Support Website Qualified hardware and software for release to manufacturing; assembled units for shipment Moderated online support forum. Administered Windows 2000 and Exchange Server, provided network and desktop support to 10 Tegrity staff From May 2002 to June 2003 (1 year 2 months) Technical Support Manager @ Co-developed lip synching plugin for CINEMA 4D Plugin developer relationship management Championed customer needs with management and development teams Recruited, trained and supported skill development of 9 person technical support team Assessed customer needs and developed training materials to address those needs From January 1999 to January 2001 (2 years 1 month)

Masters, Software Management, 3.84 GPA @ Carnegie Mellon University From 2011 to 2012 MBA, Business, Marketing, 3.43 GPA @ Pepperdine University, The George L. Graziadio School of Business and Management From 2006 to 2008 Bachelor of Arts, Multimedia, Drama, Computer Science, 3.79 GPA @ California Lutheran University From 1994 to 1999 High School Diploma @ Terra Linda High School From 1990 to 1994 Jason Goldsmith is skilled in: Product Management, Management, Strategy, Software Project Management, Competitive Analysis, Project Management, Product Development, Sales, Entrepreneurship, Strategic Partnerships, Start-ups, Agile Methodologies, Ruby on Rails, Negotiation, Budgets