Ken Smyth is the vice president of IT solutions for Tekmark Global Solutions. As such, he is responsible for the IT business solutions division’s strategy, management, operations, and business development. This unit focuses primarily on fixed cost projects, with particular emphasis on entirely outsourced engagements. Mr. Smyth’s team is responsible for the design, implementation, and operation of innovative IT business solutions for the pharmaceutical, telecom and financial industries, among others.

Prior to joining Tekmark in 1996, Mr. Smyth was vice president and chief information officer at Bell Atlantic Mobile, a position he attained in 1995. During his 17 years at Bell Atlantic, he developed expertise in software engineering and quality programs through a variety of information technology positions. He has managed large information technology projects, set strategic technical direction, recruited and trained technical personnel, and implemented both technical infrastructures and applications.

Mr. Smyth graduated from New York University with a degree in computer science. He also attended the Executive Leadership Program, Wharton Executive Education at the University of Pennsylvania and received a Certified Systems Professional certificate from the Institute of Certification of Computer Professionals.