Mitch Smith
IT Project Manager @City of Durham
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WORK HISTORY
IT Project Manager @City of Durham
Durham, NC, US
Project Manager for the City of Durham’s Technology Solutions Department, where I manage technical infrastructure and software implementation projects that impact various departments across the City as well as the City’s core network. Core responsibilities include defining project scope and objectives, guiding projects through the City’s contract and procurement process, vendor management, budget management, stakeholder communication, and ensuring quality of execution and end user acceptance.
EDUCATION
Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary
Master's Degree
Louisiana College
Bachelor's Degree
ABOUT MITCH SMITH
I am a project management professional with experience leading initiatives across multiple industries: IT, Healthcare, and Logistics. My strengths include communicating with stakeholders, investment management, and improving business processes. I am organized, efficient, detail oriented, and I love working with teams that are out to solve big problems and create an excellent customer experience! In my current role, I serve as Project Manager for the City of Durham’s Technology Solutions Department, where I manage technical infrastructure and software implementation projects that impact various departments across the City as well as the City’s core network. Prior to this role, I served as a Network Project Manager at IBM, where I managed networking projects that impact IBM campuses globally. I successfully delivered multiple projects that focused on deploying new hardware to support network modernization, and upgrading firmware for various services at our strategic PoP locations. I provided day to day direction for our cross-functional teams and removed roadblocks that are presented. I also oversaw the multimillion-dollar investment budget and asset portfolio for the network development lab, which consists of 180 racks of networking equipment across multiple vendors (Cisco, Juniper, Versa, Palo Alto, etc.). I have obtained several certifications through PMI (Project Management Institute), IBM, and other organizations, which demonstrates my commitment to continuous professional development and innovation. The relevant certifications are: • PMI CAPM• PMI ACP• PMI DASSM• IBM Project Management Associate • IBM Certified First-line Manager• IBM Blue Core Coach • IBM Agile Advocate• 7Signal Wireless ProfessionalOutside of work, I coach youth soccer for the NCFC Juniors program, and I hold a USSF D License. I also enjoy CrossFit, self-improvement, specialty coffee, and exploring RDU with my wonderful wife!
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