Martin W. Smith

About Martin W. Smith

I’m a strategic, mission-driven leader with more than 16 years of experience in product risk assurance, program management, and engineering leadership across Big 4 consulting and Department of Defense operations. Today, I lead PwC’s Global Fabric Platform as the Portfolio Product lead, building strategy, Fabric-as-a-Service, and network data services to enable firm-wide capabilities securely and efficiently.I’m known for building trust and collaboration across globally distributed teams. I lead with empathy and clarity, focusing on relationships, resilience, and results. Whether mentoring talent or briefing executives, I aim to create alignment and deliver measurable impact.As a U.S. Air Force veteran, I bring a disciplined approach to decision-making. I commit fully, stand by outcomes, and drive continuous learning from both successes and failures. I combine technical depth with business acumen to deliver secure, innovative solutions that accelerate time-to-value and strengthen cybersecurity initiatives.I’m passionate about growth… for myself, my teams, and the organizations I serve. Let’s connect and explore how we can achieve secure, transformative outcomes together.

Experience

1. Global Portfolio Product Lead - Microsoft Fabric Platform

   PwC

   Dec 2025 — Present

   As a leader in PwC’s Chief Technology Office, I spearhead the strategic alignment and execution of a global portfolio of Microsoft Fabric platform offerings that transform industries and elevate client experiences. This role combines deep technical expertise with visionary leadership to deliver solutions at scale, influencing markets and shaping digital transformation across regions.Key HighlightsGlobal Impact: Oversee a diverse product portfolio serving multinational clients, ensuring strategic alignment with evolving market needs.Innovation Leadership: Drive product development strategies informed by market trends, leveraging advanced technology to deliver exceptional user experiences.Operational Excellence: Lead cross-functional teams worldwide, fostering collaboration and applying lean principles for maximum business impact.Security & Compliance by Design: Integrate and develop security, risk minimization, and compliance as a forethought in every solution, aligning with global policies and regional regulations across multiple territories.Strategic Decision-Making: Act as a key decision-maker for product ownership, budgeting, and funding allocations to achieve long-term growth.Talent Development: Mentor and build high-performing, inclusive teams that thrive in complex, fast-changing environments.This position reflects a commitment to innovation at scale, client-centric solutions, and global leadership, ensuring PwC remains at the forefront of digital transformation.

Education

• Colorado Technical University

  Associate of Science (A.S.), Information Technology

• Western Governors University

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, Information Technology Project Management

  2019 — 2020

• Colorado Technical University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Information Technology

Skills

• System Administration
• U.s. Department of Defense
• Servers
• Network Security
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Information Security
• Networking
• Veterans
• Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (Dhcp)
• Computer Security
• Cyber-Security
• Dhcp
• Security
• Cyber Defense
• Risk Management
• Cnd
• Tbmcs
• Integration
• Microsoft Sql Server
• Vulnerability Management
• Operating Systems
• Troubleshooting
• Domain Controller
• Information Assurance
• Microsoft Exchange
• Microsoft Technologies
• Program Management
• Dns Management
• Incident Response
• Ids
• Seim