Beth Smith is a technology executive that has been on the forefront of the development, scale, and advancement of software technologies. Over a distinguished 30+ year career at IBM, she has ushered in new technologies in the industry ranging from SOA, database management, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Beth's unique differentiation is her ability to connect deeply with clients, while personally having the technology depth to guide product and engineering teams. With this superpower, Beth has personally orchestrated several billion dollar IBM software technology businesses throughout her career.Most recently, Beth was hand-selected to lead the IBM Watson AI business, which is transforming how clients leverage and gain benefit from AI, but most importantly she has led the transformation of IBM as a technology company in the eyes of many clients.Beth started her personal journey in Harrellsville, NC, a small town in eastern North Carolina. While attending NC State, she co-op’d with IBM and accepted fulltime employment there upon graduation. Her work at IBM has taken her around the world as she engaged with clients and technology teams across many countries and industries.In addition to her business success, Beth has advocated, mentored and sponsored several women in engineering to attain higher heights in the technology industry. She is a believer and a "doer" in bringing others along on the journey. Given her impact on the technology industry broadly, transforming IBM's business through new technology implementation and her support of advancing women in engineering; we proudly recognize as a Hall of Fame inductee.