Chanda Smith

Background

About Chanda Smith

Seasoned and results-driven Information and IT Security Professional with over ten years of IT leadership experience, including oversight of infrastructure, application support, and security service. Known and respected as a hands-on team leader with a strong professional background in IT combined with excellent operational experience in a myriad of IT fields. Consistently recognized for both technical proficiency and professionalism used to rapidly and cost-effectively resolve challenging issues. Possess excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and time management skills, with the ability to see the big picture and in-depth knowledge in planning, leading, and managing the delivery of programs, services, and initiatives in the information security area organization. Notable background: Principal Security Analyst, Data Loss Prevention Engineer, Assistant Vice President – Security Analyst, Network Security Officer, Innovative and Strategic Team Leadership My mission is to always position myself with purpose-driven institutes open to progressive strategies in performance transformation and change management. I am quick to identify needs, assess the purpose and value of objectives, and engage the workforce with business goals. My team building and leadership experience help me create a positive culture in the workplace, increase efficiency, and improve morale. I have managed multi-generational and multi-cultural workforces who dream of making the world a better place in my global business experience.