Keishon Smith
About Keishon Smith
Keishon Smith is an Associate in Innovation & Emerging Technologies at Ally, with a background in digital strategy, entrepreneurship, and technical research.
Title
Keishon Smith currently serves as an Associate of Innovation & Emerging Technologies at Ally. His role involves conducting research on advanced technological trends and creating Proofs of Concept (POCs) to secure executive support.
Professional Experience
Keishon Smith has accumulated significant experience across various roles. At Ally, he is an Associate in Innovation & Emerging Technologies and previously interned in Digital Strategy. He also co-founded Virtual Lens and led that initiative for seven months. His earlier roles include Student Liaison at Domi Station, Founder and CEO of Paperfairy, and Technical Fellow at ACT House. He has also worked as a Project Director at FAMU Makerspace and a Casual Worker for The City of Daytona Beach.
Education and Expertise
Keishon Smith graduated from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University with a BS in Electrical Engineering. He holds a Full Stack Web Development Certification from Free Code Camp and previously attended Seabreeze High School, where he completed the Academy of Drafting and Design program.
Major Projects and Initiatives
During his time at FAMU, Keishon Smith led the creation of the FAMU Innovation Center, a student-run venture capital group. He also advocated for STEM education through NASA on Capitol Hill. At Ally, he researches cutting-edge technologies like cloud tech, blockchain, and low-code/no-code platforms, and develops POCs for executive-level presentations.
Hackathons and Competitions
Keishon Smith has been active in the tech community by participating in over 30 hackathons and entrepreneurial pitch competitions nationwide. These events have helped him hone his skills in innovation and technology-driven solutions.