Carmel Smith

Carmel Smith is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in people operations and program management across leading organizations. Currently serving as Senior Manager of People Operations at Tenstorrent since February 2025, Carmel previously held roles at Confluent, including Sr. Program Manager for People Strategy and Strategic Program Manager within the Office of the Chief People Officer, where significant initiatives like the ‘Killer Offsites’ playbook were developed. Early career experiences at Palantir Technologies and Tesla Motors included managing workplace operations and enhancing employee experiences. Carmel also has a foundation in human resources and customer service, with experience in various roles spanning from Human Resources Generalist at Kmart Corporation to Guest Reception Agent at Bacara Resort & Spa. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Film and Media from UC Santa Barbara.