Douglas Smith
About Douglas Smith
Douglas Smith serves as the Director of Cloud Managed Services at Coalfire, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience in cloud services, having previously worked in various engineering and managerial roles at companies such as Cisco, Nortel, and 2nd Watch.
Work at Coalfire
Douglas Smith has been serving as the Director of Cloud Managed Services at Coalfire since 2022. In this role, he oversees the cloud services strategy and implementation, ensuring that client needs are met with effective cloud solutions. Prior to this position, he worked as a Senior Manager in Cloud Services at Coalfire for six months, starting in 2021. His experience at Coalfire contributes to the company's focus on security and compliance in cloud environments.
Previous Experience in Cloud Services
Before joining Coalfire, Douglas Smith held multiple positions in cloud services. He worked at 2nd Watch as a Cloud Operations Architect from 2018 to 2019 and then transitioned to the role of Cloud Operations MCS Engineering and Security Manager from 2019 to 2021. His work in these roles focused on enhancing cloud operations and security measures in the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
Engineering Background
Douglas Smith has a solid engineering background, having worked at Cisco and Nortel in various engineering roles. His experience includes positions such as Linksys One Engineering at Cisco from 2006 to 2008 and MTX Packet Core Design Engineer at Nortel from 2004 to 2006. He also served as a Product Validation Engineer at Cisco from 2010 to 2013 and as a Cisco Systems Internet of Things Product Solution Engineer from 2013 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Douglas Smith studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at DeVry University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electronics Engineering Technology (BSEET) from 1991 to 1998. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive career in cloud services and engineering roles across various organizations.
Career Progression
Douglas Smith's career spans over two decades, during which he has held various positions in technology and engineering. His roles have included Senior Infrastructure Engineer at DealerSocket from 2015 to 2017, AWS Solutions Architect at GDT - General Datatech from 2017 to 2018, and multiple positions at Cisco. This progression highlights his extensive experience and adaptability in the technology sector.