Thane Smith
About Thane Smith
Thane Smith serves as the Senior Director of Network and Security Services at CommonSpirit Health, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in technology and infrastructure, having previously worked in various roles at NetApp, Salt River Project, and IO.
Work at CommonSpirit Health
Thane Smith serves as the Senior Director of Network and Security Services at CommonSpirit Health. He has held this position since 2016, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing network infrastructure and security protocols. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of strategies to ensure the integrity and security of the health system's data and network services. Based in the Phoenix, Arizona area, Smith plays a crucial part in aligning technology initiatives with the organization's healthcare objectives.
Previous Experience at NetApp
Thane Smith worked at NetApp in multiple capacities. He served as the Regional Chief Technology Officer and Principal Cloud Architect from 2015 to 2016, where he focused on cloud solutions within the Southwest region of the United States. Prior to this role, he was a Senior Enterprise Systems Engineer at NetApp from 1987 to 2012. During his 25 years in this position, he contributed to various enterprise-level projects, enhancing system performance and reliability.
Career at Salt River Project
Smith spent 20 years at Salt River Project, where he held the position of Director of Infrastructure Architecture and Operations from 1987 to 2007. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing infrastructure projects and operations, ensuring efficient service delivery and operational excellence. His extensive experience in this capacity laid the groundwork for his future roles in technology and infrastructure management.
Experience at IO
From 2012 to 2015, Thane Smith worked at IO as the Senior Director of Global Datacenter Solution Engineering. In this role, he was responsible for leading engineering efforts related to global datacenter solutions, focusing on optimizing performance and scalability. His experience at IO further enhanced his expertise in data center operations and engineering.