Makeda Smith

Makeda Smith, PMP, serves as the Vice President of Information Technology at HD Supply, overseeing enterprise applications including SAP, Incentive Compensation Management, Salesforce, HR systems, and Service Management Technology. With extensive experience in IT, Makeda has held senior director and director roles focusing on enterprise applications, operations, and IT project management across various organizations such as MorganFranklin Corporation and BellSouth Telecommunications. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Tulane University, a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Xavier University of Louisiana, and a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification since 2005.