Timothy Smith

About Timothy Smith

Cybersecurity and IT executive focused on building scalable, business-aligned security and technology capabilities. Proven leader of high-performing teams and technical organizations, with experience driving growth, improving operational maturity, and delivering measurable risk reduction. Known for translating complex security challenges into clear business decisions and building trusted relationships across executive leadership, engineering, and operations.

Experience

1. Director, Infosec & IT

   Root Inc.

   Dec 2022 — Present · Columbus, OH, US

   At Root Insurance, I lead our IT, IAM, and Security Operations teams with responsibility for ensuring secure, reliable, and scalable technology services across the organization. My role spans strategic leadership and hands-on oversight, aligning technology and security initiatives with business objectives while maintaining strong operational execution.I oversee enterprise IT services, identity and access management programs, and security operations functions that protect Root’s people, systems, and data. This includes driving adoption of modern identity solutions, strengthening detection and response capabilities, and maturing IT operations to meet the needs of a fast-moving fintech environment.I partner with executives and business leaders to balance innovation with risk, ensuring that security and technology enable growth rather than constrain it. At the same time, I’m deeply committed to developing high-performing teams—cultivating technical talent, growing future leaders, and building a culture of accountability and resilience.

Education

• The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business

  Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Management Information Systems

  1992 — 1999

• Educause

  EDUCAUSE Institute Leadership Program

  2013 — 2013

• MOR Associates

  CIC IT Leaders Program 2016

  2015 — 2016

Skills

• Software Development
• Active Directory
• Windows Server
• Hardware
• Servers
• Disaster Recovery
• Networking
• Business Process Improvement
• IT Management
• Contract Negotiation
• Higher Education
• Sql
• Management
• Program Management
• Vendor Management
• Infrastructure
• Budgets
• Microsoft Exchange
• Virtualization
• Storage
• System Administration
• Firewalls
• Information Technology
• Storage Area Networks
• Vmware
• Security
• Cisco Networking
• Project Management
• Network Administration
• Leadership
• Troubleshooting
• Process Improvement
• Storage Area Network (San)
• Switches
• Microsoft Office
• Team Leadership