Michael Smith

Michael Smith is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience across diverse sectors, currently serving as a Partner at Fortium Partners since June 2023, providing advisory services in technology leadership. As Chief Information Officer at InnovaPrep LLC since March 2022, Michael drives transformational changes in a life sciences startup, focusing on technology strategy for product commercialization. In addition, Michael founded P4S, LLC, offering technology strategy services to small and mid-size companies. Prior roles include Vice President & Chief Information Officer at the American Academy of Family Physicians, where Michael implemented significant IT strategies and digital transformations, and various leadership positions at Thermo Fisher Scientific, including Sr. Director of IT. Michael's career also includes notable achievements at Quilogy, Inc., where Michael led consulting and business operations. Michael holds an MBA from the University of Phoenix and a Bachelor's degree in Administration of Justice from the College of the Ozarks.