Aaron M Smith
About Aaron M Smith
Aaron M Smith serves as the Director of the Information Protection Practice at HCL Enterprise, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity, having held various leadership roles at Symantec and the Defense Intelligence Agency.
Work at HCL Enterprise
Aaron M Smith has served as the Director of the Information Protection Practice at HCL Enterprise since 2020. In this role, he is based in Vermont, United States, and has focused on enhancing data security measures and strategies for clients. His responsibilities include managing large-scale technology transformations, particularly for healthcare organizations, and integrating the practice with larger organizational entities.
Previous Experience at Symantec
Prior to his current role, Aaron M Smith held several positions at Symantec. He worked as a Lead Technical Architect - Team Lead from 2017 to 2018, and as a Senior Manager in the Information Protection Consulting Practice from 2018 to 2020. His earlier roles included Senior Principal Technical Education Consultant and Senior Technical Account Manager, where he contributed to cybersecurity services and threat intelligence initiatives.
Background in Defense and Intelligence
Aaron M Smith has a background in defense and intelligence, having worked at the Defense Intelligence Agency as a Counterintelligence Referent from 2008 to 2010. This experience provided him with a strong foundation in security protocols and intelligence operations, which he later applied in the cybersecurity sector.
Achievements in Cybersecurity Consulting
In his career, Aaron M Smith has developed strategies that significantly increased sales pipelines, achieving over 300% growth each quarter through new relationships and direct customer engagement. He is responsible for leading a practice that spans 44 countries and involves numerous core partner relationships, focusing on bridging the gap between enterprise business needs and data security technical capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Aaron M Smith possesses extensive expertise in cybersecurity and information protection. His experience includes managing technology transformations and consulting practices, particularly in the healthcare sector. He specializes in aligning business needs with data security capabilities, demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of both technical and organizational requirements.