Kurt Smith

Kurt Smith has a diverse and extensive work experience across various companies and industries. Currently, they are serving as the Chief Technology Officer at CarSaver, an online automotive marketplace. In this role, they are responsible for automating the entire car buying process and providing a personalized online experience for customers. CarSaver is used by reputable brands such as Walmart and Nissan.

Prior to CarSaver, Kurt worked as a Fractional Chief Technology Officer at GORUCK, where they contributed to the development of the company as a rucking company. Kurt also served as a Fractional CTO and Head of Product at 3 Birds Marketing LLC, a leading provider of marketing solutions to dealerships and automotive OEMs.

Kurt's entrepreneurial skills are evident in their role as the Founder and CEO of Recruitsy, a platform that helps job seekers build relationships with recruiters. Kurt also worked as a Fractional CTO and Cyber Security Advisor at DLRdmv, where they played a crucial role in ensuring compliance with federal government security controls.

In addition, Kurt has experience in the education technology sector, having worked as a Fractional CTO at iResult, a SaaS data and social analytics platform for K-12 school districts. Kurt was responsible for leading offshore development and infrastructure teams in India and implementing upgrades and best practices.

Their career also includes a role as the Chief Technology Officer, Head of Product, and Corporate Board Member at randrr, a career insights platform that provides information on job demand, career paths, and salaries.

Kurt's early career includes a significant tenure at AutoPoint, a Solera Company, where they served as the VP of Technology Solutions. In this role, they developed strategies to align various departments with business goals and contributed to the company's significant growth.

Overall, with their extensive experience in technology leadership roles across various industries, Kurt Smith brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the organizations they serve.

Kurt Smith obtained a B.S. in Computer Information Systems from Purdue University, where they studied from 1998 to 2002. In 2007, they pursued further education by becoming a Certified Scrum Master through Agile Alliance. Two years later, in 2009, they attended Boston University and completed a CIO Pocket MBA program.