Jeff Smits
About Jeff Smits
Jeff Smits is the Chief Information Officer at Acumatica, bringing over 20 years of experience in IT leadership from various prominent companies, including RingCentral, Prime Trust, and Salesforce.com. He specializes in cloud scalability, disaster recovery, and M&A integration.
Current Role at Acumatica
Jeff Smits serves as the Chief Information Officer at Acumatica since 2023. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's information technology strategy and operations. His leadership focuses on enhancing IT infrastructure and ensuring the alignment of technology initiatives with business objectives. Acumatica, known for its cloud ERP solutions, benefits from Smits' expertise in cloud scalability and security.
Previous Experience at RingCentral
Prior to his current position, Jeff Smits held multiple roles at RingCentral. He served as Vice President of IT Infrastructure & Operations from 2018 to 2021, where he managed IT operations and infrastructure. Additionally, he was the Vice President of IT & Business Services from 2014 to 2018, contributing to the company's IT strategy and service delivery. His tenure at RingCentral spanned a total of seven years.
Career Background in IT Leadership
Jeff Smits has over 20 years of experience in technology leadership roles across various companies. He has held positions such as Chief Technology Officer at Prime Trust and Vice President of IT Global Operations at Salesforce.com. His career includes significant roles at DocuSign, McAfee, eBay, and PayPal, where he focused on IT operations, business services, and infrastructure management.
Education and Expertise
Jeff Smits graduated from Boise State University with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Computer Information Systems. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in cloud scalability, security, M&A integration, and disaster recovery. Smits is skilled in optimizing IT spending and streamlining processes, such as quote to cash automation, to enhance operational efficiency.
Community Involvement and Personal Interests
In addition to his professional career, Jeff Smits has been involved in community service as a Board Member for Rebuilding Together Silicon Valley from 2014 to 2015. Outside of work, he enjoys drumming in a band and officiating basketball and football games, reflecting his diverse interests and commitment to both personal and community engagement.