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Wesley Smith

Arlington,VA

Summary

Dynamic technology leader with a proven track record as CTO at Tactical ID and SelecTech, excelling in corporate strategy development and technology integration. Expert in guiding cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions, while fostering strong client relationships. Adept at aligning technology strategies with business goals, ensuring robust enterprise architecture and successful project outcomes.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

CTO and Co-Founder

Tactical ID
01.2025 - Current
  • Provided project leadership in dynamic technology-driven environment with multiple priorities.
  • Briefed executives on technology risks and suggested ways to alleviate concerns.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
  • Developed and implemented long-term strategic technological blueprint.
  • Directed Software engineering team's complex project development and functionality objectives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional intra-company teams to provide mutually beneficial outcomes.

CTO and Co-Founder

SelecTech, LLC
02.2021 - Current
  • Embraced macro-level strategic decisions and micro-level implementation.
  • Maintained high-level knowledge of current and emerging technology development and applications.
  • Supported current and emerging programs through interactions with high-level customers, business partners and external vendors.
  • Maintained thorough understanding of all key and current technologies, platforms and trends.
  • Worked with customers or prospective customers to develop integrated solutions and lead detailed architectural dialogues to facilitate delivery of comprehensive solution.
  • Guided and influenced existing partners on recommended upgrades and enhancements to integrated solutions.
  • Presented roadmap and technology infrastructure to customers, demonstrating deep familiarity with APIs, platform infrastructure, security and integration capabilities.

Senior Pre-Sales Consultant

World Wide Technology, Inc.
10.2017 - 02.2021
  • Delivered technical presentations matching audience level of expertise to explain products and services to customers.
  • Gained extensive knowledge of products and services to provide best-in-class sales engineering solutions.
  • Wrote detailed technical documentation for company products.
  • Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with customers to ensure a positive customer experience.

Pre-Sales Engineer

Dell EMC
09.2012 - 03.2017
  • Helped team implement successful sales strategies for complex engineering projects.
  • Contributed additional revenue to sales plans through resale opportunities.
  • Worked closely with sales team on understanding customer requirements, promoting products and delivering sales support.
  • Configured and modified product systems to meet customer-specific needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Management Information System, Business Management

The University of Tampa
Tampa, FL
05-2010

Skills

  • Corporate strategy development
  • Cloud strategy management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Enterprise architecture
  • Technology integration
  • Software development
  • Technological analysis

Timeline

CTO and Co-Founder

Tactical ID
01.2025 - Current

CTO and Co-Founder

SelecTech, LLC
02.2021 - Current

Senior Pre-Sales Consultant

World Wide Technology, Inc.
10.2017 - 02.2021

Pre-Sales Engineer

Dell EMC
09.2012 - 03.2017

Bachelor of Science - Management Information System, Business Management

The University of Tampa
Wesley Smith