Eric Smith

Eric Smith is FireOak’s Chief Technologist and Information Security Officer, where he provides technical oversight for client projects and internal initiatives. With over twenty years of experience in information security, cloud computing, systems administration, and network engineering, Eric brings a wealth of strategic, tactical, and technical expertise to FireOak and the clients.

Since joining FireOak Strategies, Eric has launched the FireOak Tech Lab, where he can likely be found with a soldering iron in his hand, fine-tuning one of the 3D printers, or making parts for a FireOak Acorn on the laser cutter.

Eric serves as the technical lead for the consulting engagements. In this capacity, he is often traveling to client sites to meet with staff, examine a client’s technical infrastructure, or conduct a cybersecurity assessment.

Prior to becoming FireOak’s Chief Technologist, Eric Smith served in various roles in information technology in higher education, most recently as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for Franklin & Marshall College, Susquehanna University, and Bucknell University. Eric began his career as a network engineer in the private sector.