Chris Smith, Founder & President
Chris is a seasoned, results-driven and respected COO, CIO, CTO, Sales Leader and C-suite partner. He is fluent in complex, multi-industry operations—with a reputation as an innovation driver, consensus-builder, and champion for global technology implementations. As a change agent, he knows how to deliver business and customer value through groundbreaking, comprehensive solutions and rapid resolution to service and business needs.
Master of Science in Information Systems Technology, George Washington University
Master Public Administration, University of South Florida
BA International Studies, University of South Florida
Experienced Executive
Chief Operating Officer for AT&T Public Sector - Strategy, Operations, Technology, Business Development, and Capture efforts for $5B business delivering Networking and IT Solutions to Global, Federal, State, Local and Education markets. Previously led the Defense business and the Profit and Loss center for the Federal Civilian business area with revenue of $1.2B annually.
Accenture Federal Services, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer Oversaw the services provided by Accenture to federal clients in strategic areas such as secure cloud computing, big data, logistics and supply chain and cost reduction Drove leadership for business and IT transformation in the Federal Market and Globally with revenue of $1.25B
U.S. Department of Agriculture, CIO - Delivered innovative, quality IT services/products for mission areas - natural resource conservation practices & management of 193 million acres of Forestland + 2.3 billion acres private working lands, improving Global Ag Economy & bio-tech exports. Oversaw $2.7B Portfolio with responsibility for IT Operations, Architecture, and Governance (1,200 Staff)
General Services Administration, CIO (Financial Systems) -
Handled $80B in business volume through main accounting and billing systems supporting 55,000+ employees, plus financial shared services, travel management, and business intelligence for 40 disparate businesses.
Air Force/Air National Guard, Comm Officer, Major (Retired) - 25 yrs Service - 1985-2010
Led worldwide missions to deploy Tactical Secure Systems and Services—24X7X365 information systems coverage Nationally and for Overseas operations, plus mission-critical Congressional/Presidential travel and communications support. In addition to other leadership assignments, served as Commander, 113th Communications Flight, with responsibility for a $30M portfolio, global voice, video & data services and provision of support to the US. President, Secretary of State, and Guard Commander