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Angela Smith

Angela Smith

IT & Digital Transformation Executive | Global Ops Leadership | AI-Enabled Productivity | Cloud, ERP, Service Excellence & Enterprise Platform Modernization

General Motors•Roswell, GA

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Experience31+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

I am a transformative technology and operations executive with 20+ years leading global digital transformation, enterprise modernization, and operational excellence for Fortune 100 organizations. As a CIO and IT Executive Director, I’ve led global teams of 300+, managed technology and operations portfolios exceeding $190M, and delivered measurable results—driving $40M+ in cost savings, improving productivity, and accelerating product development through AI, cloud, and data-driven innovation. I’m recognized as a trusted C-suite partner and change agent, with expertise in: - Technology Strategy & Business Transformation - Operational Efficiency & Continuous Improvement - Cloud Modernization (AWS, Azure, Oracle) - AI/ML Integration into Engineering and Operations - Enterprise Application Rationalization & ERP Leadership - P&L Management, Governance, and Organizational Agility Passionate about building future-ready, high-performing teams, I thrive on turning complex challenges into streamlined, scalable, and sustainable business outcomes. My leadership philosophy centers on aligning people, process, and technology to enable profitable growth and competitive advantage.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • General MotorsCurrent
    Oct 2021–Present· 4 yrs 11 mos
    • Chief Information Officer, Vehicle Engineering and QualityCurrent
      Sep 2023–Present
    • IT Director, Global Product Development Business Solutions
      Oct 2021–Aug 2023
  • GE Appliances, a Haier company
    May 2010–Sep 2021· 11 yrs 4 mos
    • Executive Director, Digital Technology Operations and Lifecycle Management
      Mar 2020–Sep 2021
    • Senior Director Digital Technology Operations
      Jun 2019–Mar 2020
    • IT Director - Distribution and Services
      Mar 2012–Jun 2019
    • IT Director, Commercial Services
      May 2010–Mar 2012
  • GE .
    Aug 2007–May 2010· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • IT Team Leader - Business Intelligence
      Aug 2007–May 2010
  • GE Appliances, a Haier company
    Jun 2000–Aug 2007· 7 yrs 2 mos
    • IT Team Leader - Financial Systems
      Apr 2005–Aug 2007
    • IT DFSS Black Belt
      Jun 2003–Apr 2005
    • Leader, Project Management
      Jun 2000–Jun 2003
  • Teledyne Brown Engineering
    Jun 1999–Jun 2000· 1 yr
    • Software Analyst
      Jun 1999–Jun 2000
  • Intergraph Corporation
    May 1995–Jun 1999· 4 yrs 1 mo
    • Leader, Project Management
      May 1995–Jun 1999

Education

MBA

December 2008

Bellarmine University

Bachelor of Science - BS

Computer Science

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

Computer Science

Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University

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Skills & Expertise

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Business IntelligenceCRMVendor ManagementProgram ManagementManaged ServicesExecutive LeadershipProcess ImprovementITILBudget ManagementITSM / Process AutomationIT StrategyContact Center ModernizationChange ManagementPlanning Budgeting & ForecastingCIO-Level StrategyProject ManagementP&L ManagementIT ManagementSix SigmaLean ManufacturingBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness TransformationCross-functional Team LeadershipSoftware as a Service (SaaS)Agile Application DevelopmentProject Portfolio ManagementDevSecOpsIntegrationOperations Management