Justin Smith is an accomplished IT executive at CDW, serving as the Director of Platform Engineering, where he oversees CDW’s internal technology footprint. He brings global leadership experience, including international assignments as an expatriate in Paris. Throughout his career, Justin has led enterprise infrastructure and platform engineering teams within Fortune 100 organizations, driving transformation, automation, and operational excellence.

A strong Microsoft champion and former Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Messaging Architect, Justin brings deep expertise in secure collaboration and cloud-connected ecosystems. His background spans highly regulated industries such as government and healthcare, where he has delivered secure, scalable solutions that enable agility and resilience. Known for his people-first leadership and strategic vision, he builds high-performing teams and bridges technology and business outcomes to drive meaningful impact.