Tracee Smith Pmp, Ccmp, Csm, Msp
About Tracee Smith Pmp, Ccmp, Csm, Msp
Tracee Smith is the Director of IT at the Government of Canada, with extensive experience in IT management and digital strategy development. She has held various leadership roles in the public sector, focusing on innovative technologies and strategic initiatives since 2000.
Current Role as Director of IT
Tracee Smith has been serving as the Director of IT at the Government of Canada since 2021. In this role, she oversees the strategic direction and implementation of IT initiatives across the organization. Her responsibilities include managing IT programs that leverage advanced technologies to enhance operational efficiency and service delivery.
Experience at Government of Canada
Tracee Smith has held multiple positions within the Government of Canada. She worked as Chief IT Infrastructure and PMO from 2013 to 2017, Chief of the Enterprise Digital Compliance Program from 2017 to 2018, Chief Enterprise Portfolio Management Office from 2018 to 2019, and Chief Technology Solutions Delivery from 2019 to 2021. Her tenure in these roles involved leading significant IT projects and initiatives aimed at improving digital compliance and infrastructure.
Previous Experience in IT Leadership
Before her current role, Tracee Smith worked in various capacities in the IT sector. She was a Software Team/Tech Lead and Software Designer at Alcatel-Lucent from 2000 to 2006 and served as a Senior Software Manager at Pythian from 2010 to 2011. Additionally, she worked at Nortel as a Software Designer for 9 months in 2000. Her diverse experience has contributed to her expertise in managing complex IT projects.
Educational Background
Tracee Smith holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Memorial University of Newfoundland. She has also pursued additional studies in project management and leadership training at Learning Tree International and obtained a Certified ScrumMaster certification from Danube Technologies. Furthermore, she studied French as a second language at Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology.
Expertise in Digital Strategies
Tracee Smith has developed innovative digital strategies that emphasize digital trust, security, privacy, and compliance. She possesses significant experience in leading IT programs that incorporate technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data. Her expertise extends to employing industry trends like cloud computing and digital decisioning in strategic initiatives, ensuring that IT projects align with both economic and agile forces while maintaining security and compliance.