Paul Smith Mbcs Citp

Paul Smith MBA MBCS CITP has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and sectors. Paul has held positions such as Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Amnesty International, Board Advisor for Information & Technology at Amnesty International, and Member of the Global Steering Council at IMMA (International Metaversal Marketing Alliance), where they focus on advancing knowledge about the metaverse and immersive technologies. Additionally, they have served as a Strategic Advisor for Information Technology at McLaren Group and as an Advisory Board Member for The Cyber Resilience Centre for the South West, where they help businesses and charities protect themselves from cybercrime. Paul has also provided digital advisory services as a Board Advisor for Digital at Atlantic Pacific International Rescue Ltd, working to eliminate death by drowning in communities vulnerable to flooding and natural disasters. Prior to these roles, they held various leadership positions at RNLI and Occam DM (now Edit), focusing on digital, technology, and data solutions. Earlier in their career, Paul was the Head of Information Technology at IAP Worldwide Services and G3 Systems Ltd, overseeing IT operations across multiple international locations. Overall, Paul's work experience demonstrates their expertise in technology leadership, digital transformation, and strategic advisory roles.

Paul Smith holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Wales, Cardiff, which they completed from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, they have obtained various certifications including Chartered IT Professional from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in 2018, Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance in 2013, and Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in 2012. Paul is also a Professional Member (MBCS) of BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT since 2003. Paul has further enhanced their skills with certifications and courses in AI, Industry 4.0, and business agility.