# Dallas Inman > Founding FDE at Airbyte | Building at the intersection of AI agents, data infrastructure, and developer experience Location: San Francisco Bay Area, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/dallasinman As a forward-thinking Product Manager and Solutions Engineer, I harness over 5 years of experience to bridge innovative technology with customer needs. My expertise spans FinTech and Machine Learning, where I've propelled products from concept to market triumph through data-driven strategies and customer-centric approaches. My journey in tech is marked by a proven record of fostering partnerships, leading cross-functional teams, and boosting revenue through insightful product innovations. Passionate about creating impactful solutions, I'm on a quest to leverage my skills in an environment that values agility, strategic vision, and a relentless focus on user satisfaction. ## Work Experience ### Forward Deployed Engineer @ Airbyte Jan 2025 – Present ### Senior Sales Engineer @ HumanSignal Jan 2025 – Jan 2025 | San Francisco, California, United States ### Senior Solutions Engineer @ Centific Jan 2024 – Jan 2025 ### Product Manager @ Avant Jan 2022 – Jan 2023 | San Francisco Bay Area • Spearheaded the integration of MLflow and H2O AutoML, reducing model development time by 40%. • Enhanced system reliability and model accuracy by 30% through the integration of real-time monitoring with Datadog. • Forged and nurtured strategic partnerships with key financial stakeholders, boosting their operational efficiency by 25%. ### Product Manager @ Labelbox Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area • Launched a pioneering NLP product, achieving $1M in revenue in its first year. • Enhanced product functionality and user satisfaction by 20% by incorporating customer feedback into the development cycle. • Achieved a 15% increase in product adoption and a 10% revenue boost from key functionalities through effective cross-functional collaboration. ### Solutions Engineer @ Labelbox Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 | San Francisco Bay Area • Improved training efficiency and resource accessibility by 25% through the optimization of Salesforce workflows and the development of a knowledge base. • Contributed to a 20% growth in deal volume by accelerating the closure of key deals with tailored sales materials. • Led to a 30% improvement in customer satisfaction and retention through customer-centric solution development. ### Partner Applications Engineer - Samsara Industrial @ Samsara Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area • Pioneered the Flywheel Certification program, significantly enhancing partner ability to implement the Samsara solution effectively. • Engineered a virtual certification platform that adapted to remote work conditions, boosting partner engagement and program completion by 30%. • Conducted extensive training for over 120 individuals across 50+ companies, fostering a robust reseller network nationwide and achieving an NPS score of 78. • Established a tight feedback loop with resellers, focusing on high-impact features to enhance product usability and satisfaction. • Developed a not-for-resale SKU bundle, facilitating rapid access to Samsara hardware for resellers and accelerating market penetration. • Collaborated closely with Channel Account Managers (CAMs) to support reseller deal closures and gain insights into reseller product utilization, contributing to strategic product improvements and customer success. ### Sales Engineer, Machine Vision - Samsara Industrial @ Samsara Jan 2019 – Jan 2020 | San Francisco Bay Area • Conducted frequent on-site visits to manufacturers for the installation of machine vision cameras, performing customized proofs of concept and demos to demonstrate the technology's impact and efficiency. • Qualified deals based on technical feasibility, ensuring a high success rate and customer satisfaction. • Worked in tandem with the product team to identify and bridge product gaps, enhancing the overall value and effectiveness of our solutions. • Managed and closed deals ranging from $100K to $1M, showcasing my ability to navigate complex sales processes and contribute to the company's revenue growth. • Actively participated in industry conferences as a representative of Samsara's industrial team, playing a key role in lead generation and expanding our market presence. ### Product Manager, Mercedes Future Transportation - "Van2Share" Program @ Mercedes-Benz Research & Development North America, Inc. Jan 2018 – Jan 2019 | San Francisco Bay Area • Orchestrated the end-to-end development and execution of comprehensive user research and targeted marketing campaigns, significantly enhancing market penetration and consumer engagement. • Championed the adoption of Agile methodologies, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across cross-functional teams, which accelerated product development and enhanced team agility. • Conceptualized and led a groundbreaking pilot program aimed at optimizing last-mile logistics for people mover customers, setting a new standard for efficiency and customer satisfaction in the transportation sector. • Cultivated a collaborative environment that encouraged the sharing of ideas and best practices, resulting in the successful implementation of ideation plans and Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), driving focused growth and innovation. ### Product Manager @ Digital Reasoning Jan 2017 – Jan 2018 | Franklin, TN • Directed the development of "Cognition," a pioneering web-based platform that revolutionized the process of data annotation and accelerated the creation of machine learning NLP models, setting a new industry standard for efficiency and functionality. • Championed the adoption of "active learning" methodologies, enhancing our machine learning models' quality and reducing product delivery timelines by over 88%, thereby dramatically improving our market responsiveness and competitive edge. • Led a multidisciplinary team across data science, engineering, marketing, sales, and PR to align daily activities with strategic product goals, ensuring cohesive efforts and seamless execution of product initiatives. • Pioneered the integration of advanced text classification technologies into our suite of machine learning products, significantly enhancing their capabilities and solidifying our position as a leader in innovative technological solutions. ### Implementation Analyst @ Digital Reasoning Jan 2016 – Jan 2017 | Greater Nashville Area, TN • Cultivated strategic partnerships with a broad spectrum of clients and vendors, optimizing workflow and project management to exceed service expectations. • Developed and rolled out comprehensive training materials, significantly elevating provider proficiency and adherence to industry best practices. • Championed client acquisition and retention, showcasing adeptness in complex negotiations and tech-driven solutions to fuel business expansion. ### IT Support Analyst @ Produce Alliance, LLC. Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 | Greater Nashville Area, TN • Managed all technology support needs, including hardware/software troubleshooting and system/data maintenance. • Played a key role in the development and implementation of new software features, in collaboration with the engineering team. ### Central Billing Coordinator @ Produce Alliance, LLC. Jan 2014 – Jan 2015 | Nashville, TN • Handled essential financial activities: transaction processing, data entry, and account management. • Recognized for processing over 5000 invoices monthly for high-profile organizations. • Increased team efficiency by over 30% by developing and implementing new accounting procedures. ### Business Support Specialist @ Produce Alliance, LLC. Jan 2013 – Jan 2014 | Nashville, TN • Collaborated with clients and associates to enhance business processes, driving growth and innovation. • Created and optimized business processes, improving company efficiency, profitability, and market share. • Established mentoring initiatives and performance incentives, boosting team productivity and knowledge. ## Education ### Bachelor's Degree in Finance Murray State University ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/dallasinman - Portfolio: https://www.dallasinman.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/dallasinman JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/dallasinman/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-10