Turn 30 Years of Business Leadership Into Your Technology Advantage
I've led fast-growing teams, untangled broken systems, and built companies from the ground up. Today, I help business owners turn technology into a true advantage instead of a burden.
From Corporate Executive to Strategic Partner
I've managed teams of 80, overseen $10M budgets, and led multiple companies to successful exits totaling over $350 million. I've been a CIO, a founder, a president. And through it all, I've learned one thing: technology, used strategically, creates leverage. Used poorly, it holds you back
Today, I focus on growing businesses in the $3M to $10M range because this is where technology strategy has the most impact. Big enough to need it. Nimble enough to act on it.
"It's not what you expect, it's what you inspect." That’s been my 30-year motto for ensuring technology delivers results.
Experience That Matters
Real Business Leadership, Not Just Technical Consulting
Fortune 500 Strategic Consulting
- Helped GE, Ford, TD Canada Trust, Ontario Hydro, US Telephone, and Allergan design and implement financial systems that support enterprise growth
- Led nationwide and multinational rollouts for Fortune 500 operations
- Turned complex business requirements into high-performing, scalable systems
Executive Leadership
- Served as CIO, President, and Worldwide Director for high-growth companies and global brands
- Managed teams of up to 160 and budgets exceeding $20M with measurable business results
- Guided multiple organizations through acquisitions and successful exits
Entrepreneurial Success
- Founded, scaled, and sold four companies in software, credit reporting, data services, and manufacturing
- Achieved nine appearances on the Inc. 500 list for fastest-growing companies
- Built ventures from concept to acquisition with sustained profitability
What Makes Me Different
I Think Like a Business Owner Because I Am One
Most technology consultants have never run a P&L, managed a payroll, or felt the pressure of making quarterly numbers. I have. For over 30 years, I have been in the trenches building teams, managing client relationships, and making the hard decisions that determine whether businesses thrive or struggle.
What This Means for You:
I think like a business owner
I've made payroll, chased revenue, and hit growth targets
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I bring an executive lens
I focus on outcomes, not just implementations
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I've led real growth
9× Inc. 500 founder and operator
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I don't disappear
You get a strategic partner, not a project vendor
Current Focus
Helping Businesses Grow Smarter with Tech That Works
Tame the Tech, Grow the Business
After 30+ years of corporate leadership and successful exits, I've focused my expertise on what I do best: helping growing businesses turn technology chaos into competitive advantage.
My Approach:
- Strategic thinking with sleeves-rolled-up execution
- Clear communication at every level
- Practical, budget-aligned solutions
- A mindset that evolves with your business
Based in Delray Beach, Florida, I work with clients nationwide through video calls and strategic partnerships that deliver measurable business results.
Built on Solid Foundations
Education & Credentials
Graduate Degrees
- Master of Education (MEd) - Critical thinking
- Master of Science in Community and Regional Planning (MSCRP) - Strategic planning and systems
- Bachelor of Science (BS) - Technical foundation
Current Tech, Timeless Strategy
- 15+ years of WordPress, analytics, and web systems
- 10+ years leading fully remote, international teams
- I've adapted and mastered every major technology wave, from the early web to today's AI revolution
When I'm Not Solving Technology Puzzles
I live in Delray Beach, Florida, where I enjoy spending time with family, playing tennis and golf. Whether I'm on a strategy call or walking the beach, I believe good work comes from clarity, trust, and focus.
I only work with 6-8 businesses at a time because strategic partnership requires focused attention and deep understanding of each client's unique situation.
Let's turn all that tech frustration into a growth engine.
If you're a growing business owner who's tired of technology chaos and ready for strategic partnership, let's talk. In just one call, we'll assess where you are, identify quick wins, and decide if there's a fit for strategic partnership.
Email Me Directly chris@smithtechadvisory.com
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