Our team
Ernie Smith
Founder & principal
With over 25 years of hands-on experience in IT leadership, Ernie brings a disciplined, client-first approach to enterprise-grade technology — from cloud migrations and network overhauls to keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly. His career spans operational management, technical consulting, and client-facing IT leadership across healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, and insurance.
About
Ernie is a self-described lifelong computer nerd who understands that organizations need reliable connectivity, fast troubleshooting, proactive network management, and support that actually answers the phone. That breadth of experience — from the data center to the service desk — is what informs how TZ Digital approaches advisory work: practical, results-driven, and grounded in what it takes to run real businesses.
His career has taken him to over 15 countries, and he is fluent in English and Spanish — bringing a global perspective to engagements without losing focus on execution.
Expertise
Areas of expertise
Representative strengths aligned with TZ Digital's practice areas and client needs.
IT infrastructure
Data center operations, network management, and end-to-end infrastructure support for businesses of every size.
Cloud & migration
AWS and Azure environments — from planning and migration to ongoing management and optimization.
Security & compliance
Identity management, access controls, and security operations to protect your data and meet industry requirements.
Helpdesk & support
Responsive, people-first technical support — including remote tools — so your team stays productive.
Education & certifications
- MBA, General BusinessXavier University
- BS, Mathematics & Computer ScienceUniversity of Georgia
- AWS Certified Cloud PractitionerAmazon Web Services
Biography adapted from public leadership profile. Final titles, imagery, and third-party links subject to client approval.