Best Western
Kevin Smithson is a seasoned DevOps Engineer with extensive experience in the technology sector. Currently employed at Best Western® Hotels & Resorts since July 2021, Kevin previously contributed to General Motors in a similar capacity from June 2016 to July 2021. Early career experience includes an IT internship at Arizona Public Service (APS) focusing on data modeling, data warehousing, ETL, and dashboard development. Kevin's background also features leadership roles at Sam's Club, ranging from Technology Team Lead to various managerial positions, and customer service experience at Pearson Government Solutions as a Spanish-speaking representative. Kevin holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Information Systems and Business Data Analytics from Arizona State University along with an Associate's Degree in Business from Glendale Community College, complemented by a high school diploma from Moon Valley High School.