Gregor Smith
Enterprise AI & Data Product Designer
Morrisville, NC
gregorsmith.org
gregor@gregorsmith.org
704-237-0352
Enterprise AI & Data Product Designer creating decision systems where AI, governed data, and human judgment work together. With 25+ years of experience, I turn complex workflows into clear, implementation-ready products. At Lowe's, I led product strategy and end-to-end design for forecasting, enterprise data discovery, and governance platforms serving Finance, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams.
Areas of Expertise
Enterprise Data Platforms • AI Product Design • Forecasting & Decision Support • Data Governance • Analytics Workflows • Internal Tools • Design Systems • Product Strategy
Tools & Platforms
Figma Design • FigJam • Adobe Creative Cloud • Jira • AI-Assisted Prototyping • HTML/CSS • JavaScript • React • Python • SQL/MySQL
Experience
Senior Product Designer April 2022 – April 2026
Lowe's Companies, Inc. | Charlotte & Mooresville, NC
DataVerse, Enterprise Data Platform
- Designed a centralized reporting and data discovery ecosystem that consolidated fragmented reporting experiences used across Finance, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams.
- Shaped admin tooling, training modules, publishing flows, and content governance to support enterprise adoption and long-term platform sustainability.
Finance Control Tower, AI Forecasting Platform
- Led design for an AI-powered forecasting platform that replaced spreadsheet-driven planning and improved confidence in forecast decisions through explainable AI and scenario modeling.
- Worked with Data Science and Merchandising Finance partners to align predictive outputs with user mental models and preserve auditable decision paths.
AI Enablement & Innovation
- Supported the beta launch of an internal AI chatbot for FAQs, glossary lookup, and report assistance; used Figma and AI-assisted prototyping to test concepts and communicate product direction.
UX Designer March 2021 – March 2022
MetLife | Cary, NC
- Led UX modernization initiatives across multiple product lines, aligning legacy insurance workflows with evolving business and compliance requirements.
- Influenced product direction through cross-functional design reviews and iterative prototyping.
- Simplified complex regulatory processes into scalable, intuitive user experiences.
Senior Front-End Developer November 2016 – September 2019
That's Nice | Apex, NC & New York City, NY
- Led front-end architecture for enterprise Life Sciences clients, translating UX strategy into scalable, production-ready digital experiences.
- Collaborated closely with UX and product stakeholders to ensure design integrity from concept through implementation.
- Contributed to reusable component patterns and front-end standards supporting long-term maintainability.
- HubSpot Design Certified.
UX Designer May 2016 – August 2016
Lenovo | Morrisville, NC
- Led UX design for a global intranet transformation spanning 77 countries, aligning regional stakeholder needs into a unified experience strategy.
- Defined information architecture, wireframes, and scalable navigation systems to support enterprise-wide communication and collaboration.
- Partnered with distributed development teams to ensure design consistency and high-quality implementation across global markets.
Early Career Experience 2004 – 2016
Social Development, E-commerce, and Web Agency sectors
- 3C Institute (2013–2016): Progressed from UX Designer to Senior UX Designer, leading e-commerce and web application projects built with PHP, Laravel, and React.
- Diet Chef (2011–2012): Designed e-commerce experiences and multilingual campaigns reaching 230,000 customers across five countries; conducted multivariate UX testing.
- Freelance and agency roles (2004–2011): Delivered web design, front-end development, PHP/MySQL builds, e-commerce administration, campaign templates, and digital project management.
Education
Multimedia Design and Production | Glasgow Metropolitan College