Hi, I'm Ken Smith - CEO of Spatial Logic | Ex-Google
I'm driven by cultivating psychological safety to unlock team potential and foster rapid innovation. I thrive in leading complex challenges, transforming them into growth opportunities, and building resilient, forward-thinking organizations with clear vision and focused attention.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Led engineering teams at Google and Visa, architecting solutions using cloud, big data, and AI.
Currently serving as CEO, focusing on empathetic leadership and scaling organizational impact.
Can offer strategic guidance on building high-performing, psychologically safe engineering teams.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Expertise
Began as a physicist and university lecturer, building a strong foundation in computational science and research.
✦ Computational Physics
✦ University Teaching
✦ Numerical Simulation
Technical Leadership & Innovation
Transitioned into software architecture and engineering management, driving innovation at companies like Google and Visa.
✦ Software Engineering Manager
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Applied Machine Learning
✦ Visa
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Founded and led a digital solutions firm, applying leadership and technical expertise to build a business.
✦ Founder
✦ Solutions Architect
✦ Business Development
Current Executive Leadership
Now serving as CEO of Spatial Logic, focusing on empathetic leadership and scaling organizational impact.
✦ Chief Executive Officer
✦ Organizational Design
✦ Executive Leadership
💪🏻 Superpowers
Catalyst for High-Performing Teams
Expert in building environments where innovation thrives through psychological safety and clear communication.
✦ Fosters environments for risk-taking and open questioning.
✦ Implements fast feedback loops for continuous improvement.
✦ Aligns teams with shared vision and purpose.
Strategic Architect of Growth
Proven ability to develop business models and drive strategic initiatives from concept to execution.
✦ Translates complex challenges into actionable business strategies.
✦ Leverages diverse technical and leadership experience for market advantage.
✦ Drives organizational design for scalable success.
Tech Visionary & Execution Leader
Deep expertise in software engineering, distributed systems, and applied machine learning.
✦ Led engineering teams at Google and Visa, delivering complex projects.
✦ Architected solutions using cloud, big data, and AI technologies.
✦ Championed agile methodologies for efficient product development.
I'm excited about
✦ Connect with innovative leaders to explore cross-industry collaboration opportunities.
✦ Discover emerging trends in AI and distributed systems for future ventures.
✦ Find mentors and advisors with deep experience in scaling technology startups.
I can help with
✦ Offer strategic guidance on building high-performing, psychologically safe engineering teams.
✦ Provide insights into scaling technical operations and leveraging cloud infrastructure.
✦ Share experiences on navigating leadership transitions and fostering organizational growth.
I would love your help on
✦ Identify potential co-founders with complementary expertise in AI/ML and go-to-market strategy.
✦ Find advisors with experience in navigating Series A funding rounds.
✦ Connect with experts in advanced computational physics for R&D collaborations.