As chief information officer, Jamie Smith is renowned for his strategic vision and leadership in technology. He specializes in driving digital transformation, operational excellence and innovation across various sectors. His expertise encompasses strategic IT leadership, cloud-based solutions, agile methodologies and stakeholder engagement. Jamie's role is pivotal in aligning technology initiatives with corporate goals to boost growth and efficiency.

Jamie's career spans over two decades, with a significant emphasis on transforming University of Phoenix through digital initiatives. He orchestrated a comprehensive cloud transformation and a shift to agile methodologies, achieving a 40% reduction in operating costs while enhancing student experiences. His approach has consistently delivered cutting-edge, data-driven solutions.

Previously, Jamie held key positions at ServiceMaster, Nissan (NMAC), PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and IBM. His achievements include leading ServiceMaster through a digital transformation, driving Nissan's CRM and technology strategies and pioneering CRM and eCommerce solutions for various high-profile clients. He has been recognized as the InspireCIO Arizona CIO of the Year and served as a board member of several technology councils.

Jamie holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Iowa State University. His educational background and professional accolades underscore his commitment to advancing the field of information technology.