Jeffrey Smith

AI Advisor @ World Wide Technology

About

With a diverse background spanning Financial, Government, Life Science, Technology, and Travel industries, I bring a wealth of experience to the table. Whether leading teams, advising stakeholders, developing solutions, or spearheading transformative initiatives, I thrive on the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. My comprehensive approach to problem-solving, combined with a deep understanding of industry dynamics, enables me to navigate complex landscapes with confidence and precision. As I continue to push the boundaries of what is possible, I am dedicated to driving positive change and shaping the future of diverse industries worldwide. Skills: • Team Leadership (up to 30 direct and 150 matrixed reports), • Business Transformation (Recommended workflow changes processing $1Trillion annually), • Strategy Development (created and executed 6 technology strategies concurrently), • Enterprise Architecture, Solution Architecture (embedded in $2B proposal), • Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning (over 1M recommendations), • Business Intelligence, Visualizations, Dashboards (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik), • Data Analysis, Data Engineering, Integration, Business Process Modeling / Automation, • IT and Data Governance, Risk Management (portfolios up to $100M annual). • Hybrid Cloud Enablement with specialty in AWS. • Certified Scrum Master, Project Management, Product Management • Software Development (production code in 10 languages including Python, Java, SQL, Shell, BPEL, Lisp, Cobol, JCL, BAL, and Ladder Logic)

Country

United States

City

New York City Metropolitan Area

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Skill

Data Privacy, Client Relations, Responsible AI, Strategic Leadership, Case Studies, COE, Technical Design, Back-End Web Development, Apache Kafka, Public Policy, Policy Analysis, Technical Specs, Exploratory Data Analysis, Data Wrangling, Go-to-Market Strategy, Public Speaking, Reliability, Technical Proficiency, Sales Acumen, Technical Demonstrations

Experience

AI Advisor

World Wide Technology

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Excited to be joining World Wide Technologies (WWT) to accelerate AI, and data solutions to financial customers. WWT is trusted advisor to 82 of the Fortune 100 companies and is committed to accelerating data-driven businesses using practical and secure AI and data analytics.

Founder, AI and Data Specialist

Burr Systems

2020-3 - 2025-7 · 5 yrs 5 mos

Provided impactful freelance consulting services in architecture and data science, delivering transformative solutions for well-known companies and government agencies, including Verizon, Johnson & Johnson, and the US Government and Department of Defense.

Senior Director Global Data Science, Analytics and Governance

Avis Budget Group

2019-1 - 2020-3 · 1 yr 3 mos

Managed teams, tools, training and budgets as well as overseeing key data projects using hybrid-cloud, serverless, and legacy integration. Achieved dramatic results for inventory management, sales, pricing, HR and other groups while rebuilding the global data organization including Data Science, Analytics, Operations Research, and Governance functions.

Founder, AI and Data Specialist

Burr Systems

2018-1 - 2018-12 · 1 yr

Led AI Center of Excellence (COE) at Verizon to deliver AI strategy, training plans and knowledge sharing workshops while highlighting AI and RPA solution risks and benefits from over 40 teams for the CEO.

Director AI Transformation

Intel

2015-3 - 2017-12 · 2 yrs 10 mos

Joined Intel as Big Data Solutions Director, quickly advancing to AI Transformation Lead. Led a skilled team of Data Scientists, Architects, and Engineers, collaborating with high-profile clients to deliver customized AI/ML strategies, project roadmaps, and impactful Proof of Concepts, showcasing substantial business value of AI/ML solutions for widespread adoption.

Director Consumer Services

UnitedHealth Group

2014-2 - 2014-10 · 9 mos

Directed the global support function for consumer mobile products, fostering public health/wellness initiatives through IoT (Fitbit) devices. Implemented ITIL processes to enhance service quality, establishing feedback loops for product teams.

Director Enterprise Architecture

Sears

2012-5 - 2014-1 · 1 yr 9 mos

Centralized the enterprise architecture function, steering Sears from a retail and supply chain giant to a real estate holdings company. Streamlined enterprise initiatives using best practices, managed data architecture, and guided staff through significant company transitions. Successfully minimized risks and costs through oversight of audit, IT governance, and data quality initiatives.

Vice President Global Corporate Technology

American Express

2008-3 - 2012-4 · 4 yrs 2 mos

Technolgy leader modernizing an 850-application global portfolio. Managed and mentored Directors, Architects, Engineers and 150+ staff delivering technology projects while personally directing strategic programs.