Geoff Smith

Athlete | Researcher | Innovator | Product Development | Sport Scientist | Creator | STEAM | UX | Digital

About

I believe deeply in the transformative power of sport. That belief has guided my journey from being a multi-sport athlete to earning a master’s degree in exercise physiology, working as a biomechanics research technician, and pursuing a career within the sporting goods industry with a focus on innovation. I bring a strong curiosity for learning, a creative mindset, and a proven ability to challenge conventional thinking to develop and evaluate performance-driven products.

Education

University of Calgary

Master of Kinesiology in Exercise Physiology

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Experience

GARMIN

SR PRODUCT PERFORMANCE ANALYST / 2019 — 2021

Managed product testing of Garmin Rally power meter pedals & Varia bike radar. Developed Garmin Rally's KEO SPD-SL & SPD industry leading testing targets. Delivered Rally as Garmin's most tested fitness product in company history. Executed the largest beta testing program in Garmin's Fitness BU. Collaborated with a team of engineers & software developers. Defined & implemented testing protocols used to identify bike radar-specific issues reported in the field.

Kinduct

PRODUCT DEVELOPER SPORT SCIENCE / 2016 — 2019

Advanced Kinduct Athlete Management product strategy as part of a cross functional team. Designed intuitive & functional UI/UX for Kinduct's web platform & mobile app to log and monitor athlete & team performance, wellness and injury-related data. Used by athletes, sports scientists, sports medicine & coaches across over 550 Professional (NFL, NBA, MLB, FIFA, NHL) Elite teams & National Sport Orgs. Working for a fast growing start up SaaS company I had to be agile and take on new responsibilities to help grow Kinduct client base. These included: product developer, productization, UX/UI research, wire framing, mobile product strategy, managing internal & external stakeholders; managing a software product backlog and web development team focused on visualization of team and athlete data. The mobile app UX/Design work was critical to landing Kinduct's largest ever contract with United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee. Delivered exploratory concepts to visualize & monetizing de-identified athlete data for external partners (NFLPA, Gatorade, USOC) to align with business goals.

Adidas AG

PRODUCT DEVELOPER FUTURE / 2011 — 2015

Creative and driven product developer with a proven track record of designing and delivering innovative sports products that enhance athletic performance or solve an athlete's need. Leveraged my technical expertise in exercise physiology, biomechanics and athlete-centered design I specialize in transforming athlete needs into cutting-edge solutions. See my full portfolio of work for examples.

RESEARCH TEST ENGINEER - FUTURE: DIGITAL / 2010 — 2015

Led product testing during the development process of all digital innovation concepts with a focus on quality perception & user experience. Collaboration within a cross-functional team: UX, software developers, engineering, designer, data science & research. Developed miCoach Smart Ball dynamic coaching strategy. SmartBall spokesperson for adidas campus tours during product launch.

Sport Insight Inc.

RESEARCH TECHNICIAN / 2005 — 2009

Led sport biomechanics research, testing & product development projects for TaylorMade golf (club fitting, golf footwear & apparel), Adidas Own the Podium 2010, Sport Insight Inc. & other various sport industry clients out of the UofC Human Performance Laboratory.

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