Michael Smith is a partner with Fortium Partners, the largest technology leadership-as-a-service firm in the United States, where he leverages his 25+ years of technology leadership experience to provide advisory, fractional, and interim CIO, CTO, and CISO services to various industries and business models.  He has held various roles in consulting, employment with both private and publicly traded companies, as well as non-profit and association organizations.  His vast array of experience across multiple industries and organizations has given him a unique perspective on how technology can be used as a competitive advantage in the marketplace.  As an experienced technology strategist with an extensive executive leadership background, uniquely positions him to meet organizational strategic objectives while enforcing IT execution to achieve greater growth and sustained profitability.  He assists clients to drive technology innovations, lead digital transformations, and deliver strategic technology solutions that enhance profitability, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

In addition, Michael serves as the Chief Information Officer at InnovaPrep LLC, a life sciences startup company, where he leads the technology strategy and execution to commercialize several products and position the company for IPO and/or acquisition. He has implemented a new hybrid cloud computing environment, a new ERP platform, and an innovative R&D environment that have resulted in multiple patents and award-winning product development. He is passionate about building enterprise sustainability and mentoring the next generation of technology professionals.