Smit Shah

Co-Founder

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India16 yrs 10 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

17 years of experience in product leadership.
Pioneered Generative AI features for Adobe's video products.
Founded a successful spatial computing startup.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Product Leader in the SaaS and AR/VR industries.

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Skills

Core Skills

Product ManagementProduct StrategyProduct LeadershipBusiness StrategyUser Experience (ux)

Other Skills

Product Lifecycle ManagementProblem SolvingMarket AnalysisProduct VisionBusiness-to-Business (B2B)Strategic VisionLaunchesGlobal TeamsCommunicationLeadershipProduct Road MappingCross-functional Team LeadershipAugmented RealityVirtual RealityCompositing

About

Product leader with 17 years building tools at the intersection of creativity and emerging technology. At Adobe, I lead GenAI products for professional video and audio—most recently launching Generate Speech and Generative Extend. Founded Vorlds.com, a spatial computing startup that brought 10,000+ users into 3D multiplayer experiences for brand engagement. I specialize in the gap between research breakthroughs and production tools—translating what's possible into what's useful. Deep in GenAI, spatial computing, and the future of creative workflows.

Experience

16 yrs 10 mos

Total Experience

2 yrs 5 mos

Average Tenure

2 yrs 1 mo

Current Experience

Adobe

3 roles

Principal Product Manager- GenAI, Digital Video and Audio

Promoted

Feb 2025 – Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Leading strategic product initiatives for Adobe's Video & Audio division, with a focus on pioneering Generative AI features in Premiere Pro and Firefly that streamline complex editing workflows for creators.

Product ManagementProduct Lifecycle ManagementProblem SolvingMarket AnalysisProduct VisionBusiness-to-Business (B2B)+11

Sr. Product Manager- GenAI, Digital Video and Audio

Apr 2024 – Feb 2025 · 10 mos

Spearheaded end-to-end product leadership on Generative Extend- Premiere Pro's marquee GenAI feature,
Leading cross-functional coordination across Design, Engineering, Marketing, Legal, and CS teams
Strategic relationships with third-party AI partners, creating a robust ecosystem for GenAI

Product ManagementProblem SolvingMarket AnalysisProduct VisionUser Experience (UX)Strategic Vision+3

Sr. Product Manager- Digital Video and Audio

Aug 2021 – Jun 2022 · 10 mos

Set strategy and roadmaps for the shared technologies team, pioneered video color management and HDR adoption, establishing new industry standards.
Led strategy and product growth for flagship products like After Effects & Premiere Pro.
Mentored a team of Product Managers, fostering a culture of innovation.
Drove cross-functional collaboration between engineering, design, and marketing teams, ensuring cohesive product launch strategies.

Strategic VisionUser Experience (UX)Cross-functional Team LeadershipGlobal TeamsLeadershipProduct Road Mapping+4

Vorlds

Co-Founder & Head of Product

Jun 2022 – Apr 2024 · 1 yr 10 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India

Building a device-agnostic, high-quality 3D multiplayer gaming web product.

Business-to-Business (B2B)Strategic VisionUser Experience (UX)Cross-functional Team LeadershipLeadershipLaunches+6

Wipro limited

2 roles

Head of Product, Interactive Experiences (iX) CTO Office

Promoted

Aug 2020 – Aug 2021 · 1 yr

Leading Product vision & strategy for Mixed reality and Interactive experiences at CTO's office, driving adoption of cutting-edge technologies in Wipro's portfolio.
Successfully launched multiple AR solutions for field maintenance & indoor navigation, leading to 30% increase in operational efficiency & 25% reduction in maintenance time for clients.
Managed and mentored cross-functional teams, enhancing team expertise in emerging technologies.
Gaining customer and stakeholder buy-in, defining product vision & Strategy. Overseeing product development.
Building an Ecosystem of Partners and Vendors

Strategic VisionUser Experience (UX)Cross-functional Team LeadershipGlobal TeamsLeadershipLaunches+6

Sr. Product Manager, Interactive Experiences (iX) CTO Office | Mixed Reality Solutions

Mar 2018 – Aug 2020 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Spearheaded successful concept-to-launch of 2 AR Solutions
Coalesce- AR Solution for Field Maintenance Digital Training
Cicerone- AR Indoor navigation Solution
Designed and Developed internal tools for easily creating content for AR Solutions
Gaining customer and stakeholder buy-in, defining a vision for the products, creating solution roadmaps & overseeing product development
Managing Cross-functional role between Engineering, Design, Research, Sales & Marketing
Building an Ecosystem of Partners and Vendors

Strategic VisionUser Experience (UX)Cross-functional Team LeadershipProduct Road MappingProduct StrategyProduct Vision+3

Tessellate studios

Founder, Entrepreneur

Jul 2014 – Feb 2018 · 3 yrs 7 mos · Mumbai

Established and led an interactive design studio, specializing in crafting AR apps and VR experiences.
Collaborated with prestigious clients such as The Walt Disney Company, Adidas, WeWork, Welspun, Zee, Inox, Tata AIA Life, UTV Motion pictures and more.
Mentored and led a diverse team of designers and engineers.

Strategic VisionProduct Road MappingProduct Leadership

Futureworks media limited

Creative Director, Visual Effects Supervisor

Apr 2012 – May 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Directed the art in VFX for over 100 feature films and TV commercials.
Led and mentored a team of over 80 VFX and CG artists, significantly contributing to the studio's reputation for high-quality visual effects.