John Schindler
Senior Director Product Development @ Walmart
About
As a seasoned product executive, I’ve spent over two decades leading high-performing teams and building innovative technology products that scale. I’m currently at Walmart, where I’m integrating Smart TV platforms and audio solutions that serve consumers across the United States. Prior to this, I was VP of Products at VIZIO, leading end-to-end product development across Smart TV and connected home solutions. I'm passionate about product development with a sharp focus on driving technology innovation to deliver best-in-class products. I specialize in creating high-value, market-winning solutions in the consumer electronic smart tv and home audio space-through a deep understanding of consumer needs, emerging tech trends, and competitive landscapes. With a strong belief in cross-functional collaboration, I work closely with engineering design, marketing and supply chain teams to ensure products not only meet technical standards but exceed customer expectations. My goal: to lead the development of category-defining products that offer the best value, the best experience and consistently win in the market. Outside of work, I’m a proud father of four and a lifelong sports enthusiast. My background includes competitive football, basketball, and track, and I still enjoy skiing, sailing, and golfing today. I believe in leading with integrity, energy, and a teamwork mindset — both on and off the field.
United States
Irvine
Consumer Electronics
30+ Years of Consumer Electronic Experience, Product Strategy, Product Road Mapping, Consumer Electronics, TV Hardware Development, Soundbar Technology, Project Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Management, Computer Hardware, Competitive Analysis
Experience
Senior Director Product Development
Walmart
Irvine, California, United States
Leading Product Development and Planning for Vizio Branded TVs, Soundbars, Remote Controls and Integrated software for Walmart. Leading the introduction of VIZIO's highest-value Quantum Dot Displays and Dolby ATMOS soundbars, driving significant growth in the premium TV and audio segment and strengthening VIZIO's position as a market leader in advanced home entertainment.
Vice President Product Planning
VIZIO
Irvine, California, United States
Head of Product Planning - VIZIO Oversee end to end product strategy, roadmap development, and execution across VIZIO's TV and audio portfolios. Lead cross-functional planning across hardware and software, including ODM/vendor management, specification definition and integration of emerging technologies. Drive alignment between industrial design, platform engineering and UX to deliver the highest-value consumer experiences through tightly integrated hardware-software innovation. Launched First Ever 4K HDR Dolby Vision TV , including first ever 120" TV in US market in 2015 Expanded award winning TV and Audio product lines into Canada and Mexico. Lead sales organization in International markets leading to #1 revenue on Costco.com Canada in 2015-2016 Spearheaded the development and planning of VIZIO's first modern Smart TV operating system, leveraging Google Cast to deliver a seamless streaming experience and shift the paradigm in smart entertainment in 2016-2018 Launched VIZIO's first-ever Dolby ATMOS soundbar, expanding the brand's audio leadership with immersive, cinema-quality home theater experience 2018 Led the development and launch of Vizio's flagship P-Series Quantum X and M-Series TV featuring Quantum Dot technology, Full Array Local Dimming (FALD), and peak brightness up to 3000 nits - delivering industry-leading HDR performance and competitive differentiation at scale in 2018-2020 Led full P&L management for VIZIO's premium TV, soundbar and remote control product lines, driving profitability, pricing strategy, and cost optimization to maximize business growth and market share. 2019-2020 Introduced a new generation of Vizio soundbars including Dolby ATMOS with companion support for the VIZIO Mobile App, enabling users to control advanced audio settings directly from their phone display-delivering a modern, intuitive user experience in 2024 that led to #1 market share for Soundbars with Dolby ATMOS in United Status market in 2025
Vice President Smart TV & Audio Product Management
VIZIO
Irvine, California, United States
Launched VIZIO's first-ever soundbar, establishing the brand in the home audio category an setting the foundation for long-term success. Played a key leadership role in growing VIZIO to the #1 market share in consumer home theater audio in the U.S. delivering high-performance, high-value soundbars that disrupted the category. Led the development of VIZIO's first Smart TV with integrated WI-FI, Netflix and YouTube, pioneering accessible smart entertainment for the mass market.
Vice President of TV Product Managment
VIZIO
Led the vision, development, and launch of the innovative TV. product lines, including the XVT Series, recognized by CNET as the best LCD TV regardless of price. Played a central role in driving the company to #1 market share in the U.S. TV category by delivering premium performance at unmatched consumer value. Developed and executed product strategies that balanced advanced technology, design and usability to meet fast-evolving customer expectations.
Senior Director of Product Management
Gateway
South Dakota, United States
Started as an intern at Gateway and advanced to Senior Director of Product Management, overseeing desktops, notebooks, and monitors. Led product strategy and development from concept to launch, focusing on innovation, performance, and cost efficiency. Drew on my background in motherboard engineering to collaborate closely with technical teams and drive hardware differentiation. Skilled in product lifecycle management, market analysis, and leading cross-functional teams. My roles included engineering, product development, Program Management, P&L Management and Product Planning. Major Achievements: -Lead Motherboard engineering that Delivered high tech, time to market motherboards with Intel and AMD's Latest CPUs for Gateway Consumer Desktops. -Lead Broadband IT system Integration, negotiation and P&L management for point-of-sale operations in Gateway retail stores and phone channels. Managed partnerships with AT&T Cable, Charter Cable, Comcast Cable, Cox Cable, SBC DSL Communications, and Time Warner Cables services driving revenue growth and seamless customer experiences- 2001-2003 -Led Gateway Product Development and P&L for consumer and small business Networking, Home Theater, DVD Recorders, Digital Home Media Adapters -2001-2004 -Lead Gateway Monitor Development for first ever Wide Format Monitors, 19-30" sizes ,that supported option for a fully integrated soundbar both mechanically and electrically - 2005-2007 Gateway was Purchased by Acer in October 2007
Education
Western Michigan University
Electrical Engineering
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