Kris Smith
About Kris Smith
Kris Smith serves as the Sr Director of Information Technology at Hearst, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity and infrastructure solutions, having previously held senior roles at CA Technologies.
Current Role at Hearst
Kris Smith serves as the Senior Director of Information Technology at Hearst, a position he has held since 2019. Based in the Charlotte, North Carolina area, he is responsible for overseeing IT strategies and initiatives that align with the company's business objectives. His role involves managing technology infrastructure and ensuring that IT solutions support the organization's operational needs.
Previous Experience at CA Technologies
Prior to joining Hearst, Kris Smith worked at CA Technologies for a total of 16 years. He held the position of Senior Principal Cybersecurity Engineer from 2016 to 2019 and served as Principal Platform Engineer from 2003 to 2016. In these roles, he focused on cybersecurity and platform engineering, contributing to the development and implementation of secure technology solutions.
Education and Expertise
Kris Smith holds a Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science from the State University of New York College at Oswego, where he studied from 1999 to 2001. He also earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science from Alfred State College - SUNY College of Technology, attending from 1997 to 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT and cybersecurity.
Specialization in Cloud Deployments
Kris Smith specializes in translating high-level business goals into cost-effective cloud or hybrid deployments. His expertise includes managing infrastructure solutions for a global enterprise environment, which supports over 15,000 users. He has successfully led numerous global solution deployments, coordinating efforts with teams across multiple geographies.