Daniel Smith
Product Manager – Complex Hardware and/or Software Systems | Regulated Environments | P&L Ownership • Lifecycle • Compliance
- Role
- Product Manager at ddms, inc.
- Location
- Minneapolis, MN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Daniel Smith
Senior Product Manager with 10+ years of experience leading complex, highly regulated products across analytical instrumentation, medical devices, and hardware–software systems. I specialize in translating Voice of Customer (VOC), regulatory requirements, and system constraints into compliant, scalable, and profitable product and service offerings.I have owned global portfolios spanning capital equipment, consumables, software-enabled systems, and regulated service programs in ISO 13485, ISO 9001, ISO 17025, and 21 CFR environments. My work includes restoring underperforming analyzer portfolios to profitability, doubling revenue in consecutive years, and growing recurring service revenue by 20% year over year through disciplined lifecycle management and VOC-driven strategy.I partner closely with R&D, quality, regulatory, manufacturing, service, and commercial teams to define requirements, manage risk, and guide products from concept through launch and sustainment. My background spans product management, product marketing, and business unit leadership, with hands-on experience in design controls, stage-gate development, pricing governance, and global go-to-market execution.Key areas of focus include:• Regulated Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)• Analytical Instruments & Medical Devices• Hardware–Software & SaaS-Enabled Systems• Voice of Customer & Requirements Translation• ISO 13485 / ISO 9001 / ISO 17025 / 21 CFR• Portfolio, Pricing, and P&L Ownership• Cross-Functional & Global Team LeadershipI’m most effective in environments where precision matters—highly technical products, regulated markets, and cross-functional teams solving complex customer problems at scale.
Experience
Product Manager
Mar 2026 — Present · St Paul, MN, US
Education
UMN Carlson School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
2019 — 2029
Rockford High School
Diploma
1999 — 2002
University of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor of Science (BS)
2004 — 2007
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