William Smith
Enterprise AI Advisor & Speaker | ex-Microsoft | Future Tech Author | Genesys Founder
- Role
- Startup Advisor at 1871
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About William Smith
As an accomplished AI Solutions Strategist and Cloud Technology Executive, I empower Fortune 500 companies to unlock data-driven insights and achieve cutting-edge digital transformation. With over 15 years of experience leading innovation at Microsoft and Deloitte, I’ve orchestrated multimillion-dollar cloud migrations, built advanced AI, blockchain, and machine learning solutions, and delivered technical leadership that spurred over $40M in annual revenue growth. My book, Future of Tech, highlights my passion for leveraging emerging technologies—from Generative AI to predictive analytics—to revolutionize business operations.As a trusted C-suite advisor, I have led award-winning cloud modernization, Generative AI, and digital transformation programs—accelerating time-to-value, scaling secure platforms, and transforming business models through data-driven innovation. My leadership is proven in building and mentoring cross-functional teams, driving adoption of next-gen technologies, and speaking at major industry events including SXSW, Forbes, and Microsoft Build.Specialties: AI Strategy | Digital Transformation | Cloud Computing | Machine Learning | Blockchain | CTO Advisory | Emerging Technologies | Enterprise Architecture | Predictive Analytics | Technology Strategy
Experience
Startup Advisor
Jan 2024 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Computer Science
2011
DeVry University
Computer Science
2009
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