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= Brandon A. Smith =
Brandon A. Smith is an American entrepreneur and education technology executive, recognized for his leadership in SaaS innovation, data analytics, and academic assessment within higher education. He serves as the President and Chief Operating Officer of Enflux{{Cite web |title=Who We Are |url=https://enflux.com/who-we-are/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Enflux |language=en-US}}, a SaaS platform that empowers academic institutions to make data-driven decisions aimed at enhancing student success and accreditation outcomes{{Cite web |title=Higher Education Data Analytics {{!}} Solutions |url=https://enflux.com/higher-education-solutions/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Enflux |language=en-US}}. Smith is also the founder of EdTechXperts{{Cite web |title=EdTechXperts |url=https://edtechxperts.org/about |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=EdTechXperts |language=en-US}}, a media and consulting platform dedicated to emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in education. His career spans product development, strategic operations, and executive leadership, contributing significantly to the growth and modernization of various education and technology ventures including seeing both Examsoft{{Cite web |title=Spectrum Equity Announces the Sale of ExamSoft to Turnitin |url=https://www.spectrumequity.com/news/spectrum-equity-announces-the-sale-of-examsoft-to-turnitin/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Spectrum Equity |language=en-US}} and Honorlock{{Cite web |title=Honorlock Raises $25M as Demand for Remote Learning Grows |url=https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210427005261/en/Honorlock-Raises-%2425M-as-Demand-for-Remote-Learning-Grows |website=Business Wire}} through to acquisition.
Career <ref>{{Cite web |title=Brandon A. Smith - Enflux {{!}} LinkedIn |url=https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonasmith/ |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20250415014535/https://www.linkedin.com/in/brandonasmith/ |archive-date=2025-04-15 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}}</ref>
= Law Enforcement =
Before transitioning into the education sector, Smith dedicated over a decade to law enforcement in Florida, focusing on narcotics investigations and public safety.{{Cite web |last=Schoettler |first=Jim |title=Nassau County detective quitting over allegation sheriff bullied him as FBI informant |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2011/09/29/nassau-county-detective-quitting-over-allegation-sheriff-bullied-him-fbi/15888468007/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}}
= Education Technology Leadership =
Smith's entry into the education technology field marked the beginning of a series of leadership roles:
- Kaplan{{Cite web |title=Kaplan: Education Programs for Universities, Businesses & Individuals |url=https://kaplan.com/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=kaplan.com |language=en}}: Served as Director of Education, overseeing program development and implementation.
- ExamSoft{{Cite web |title=Learning Assessment Tools & Software |url=https://examsoft.com/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=ExamSoft |language=en-US}}: Held the position of Executive Vice President, contributing to the company's growth in assessment solutions.{{Cite web |title=EXAMSOFT BAR SEMINAR |url=https://uspto.report/ts/cd/pdfs?f=/BAS/2018/12/05/20181205145735107397-88217940-001_001/SPE0-38321242-20181205141039571403_._ExamSoft_Bar_Seminar_webpage_specimen.pdf |website=USPTO.com}}
- Honorlock{{Cite web |date=2024-11-02 |title=Honorlock Online Proctoring Services And Software |url=https://honorlock.com/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |language=en-US}}: As President and COO{{Cite web |title=Brandon Smith - Crunchbase Person Profile |url=https://www.crunchbase.com/person/brandon-smith-1ce2 |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Crunchbase |language=en}}, he played a pivotal role in scaling the online proctoring service hitting #162 on the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™{{Cite web |title=2023 Technology Fast 500™ Rankings |url=https://www2.deloitte.com/content/dam/Deloitte/us/Documents/technology-media-telecommunications/2023-fast-500-winners-list-v1.1.pdf |website=www2.deloitte.com}}
- Enflux{{Cite web |title=Enflux {{!}} Data Analytics And Academic Decision Support Platform |url=https://enflux.com/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Enflux |language=en-US}}: Currently, as President and COO, Smith leads the company's strategic initiatives to provide actionable insights for higher education institutions.
EdTechXperts <ref>{{Cite web |last=Xperts |first=EdTech |title=EdTech Xperts |url=https://edtechxperts.org/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=EdTech Xperts |language=en-US}}</ref>
In addition to his executive roles, Smith founded EdTechXperts, a platform aimed at bridging the gap between education technology buyers and vendors. The initiative offers curated content, expert opinions, and product intelligence to foster informed decision-making in the EdTech ecosystem. Smith publishes a monthly newsletter that focuses on current events aimed to drive meaningful change within EdTech and HigherEd.{{Cite web |title=EdTechXperts {{!}} LinkedIn |url=https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/edtechxperts-7312645323758194688/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}}
Board Memberships and Advisory Roles
Smith extends his expertise through various board and advisory positions:
- Integrity Advocate: Serves as a board member for the online proctoring company, contributing to its strategic direction.{{Cite web |title=Integrity Advocate, People |url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/integrityadvocateinc/people/ |website=LinkedIn.com}}
- Select Insights: Serves as the product advisor to create, deliver, and evolve their products and services for their customers.{{Cite web |title=Select Insights, People |url=https://www.linkedin.com/company/selectinsights/people/ |website=LinkedIn.com}}
- Non-Profit Boards: Serves on several non-profit boards, most notable, One Hope United{{Cite web |last=Dodge |first=Jackie |date=2024-01-19 |title=One Hope United - Hope Grows With Us |url=https://onehopeunited.org/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=onehopeunited.org |language=en-US}}, serving as the Florida chair.{{Cite web |date= |title=National Foster Care Day 2021 |url=https://www.facebook.com/share/v/163rfpmqYD/ |website=Facebook.com/OneHopeUnited}}
- Fractional Consulting: Provides advisory services to startups and established companies in the EdTech and SaaS industries, focusing on operational excellence and growth strategies.
Publications and Thought Leadership
Smith is an active contributor to discussions on education reform and technology integration. His writings emphasize the need for authentic assessment practices, curriculum modernization, and the adoption of AI in higher education. Notable publications include:
- The Silent Leader: Mastering the Art of the Number 2{{Cite web |title=The Silent Leader: Mastering the Art of the Number 2 |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F3Q48VFR |website=Kindle.com}}, which reached #1 in Business Leadership on Kindle Top 100.{{Cite web |title=The Silent Leader: Mastering the Art of the Number 2 {{!}} Brandon A. Smith |url=https://www.linkedin.com/posts/brandonasmith_the-silent-leader-mastering-the-art-of-the-activity-7324528535426015234-a2O-?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAIhZMoBJ57RFAxsVUjrgn-LXJmqr0Sslgs |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.linkedin.com |language=en}} It also reached #3 in Schools & Teaching and #5 in Computers & Technology.{{Cite web |title=The Silent Leader |url=https://x.com/EdTechXperts/status/1919060561863569683 |website=X.com}}
- Transforming Education with SaaS: The Future of EdTech Leadership{{Cite web |title=Transforming Education with SaaS: The Future of EdTech Leadership |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F4W4T6ZM |website=Kindle.com}}
- The Gift of Giving: A Legacy of Love and Humility{{Cite web |title=The Gift of Giving: A Legacy of Love and Humility |url=https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F59CW863 |website=Kindle.com}}
These works reflect his commitment to evolving educational paradigms to better serve diverse learning communities.
Early Life and Education
Smith began his professional journey in law enforcement, serving as a Narcotics Detective and Sheriff's Deputy in Florida for 10 years.{{Cite web |last=Schoettler |first=Jim |title=FBI investigates reports of civil rights abuses, corruption at Nassau County Sheriff's Office |url=https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2011/12/17/fbi-investigates-reports-civil-rights-abuses-corruption-nassau-county/15881026007/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=The Florida Times-Union |language=en-US}} He holds an Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice from Florida State College at Jacksonville{{Cite web |title=Florida State College at Jacksonville |url=https://www.fscj.edu/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=Florida State College at Jacksonville |language=en}}, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management, and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.{{Cite web |title=Save time & money |url=https://www.phoenix.edu/info/earn-more.html?s_kwcid=AL!11308!3!521282390079!e!!g!!university%20of%20phoenix&aid=8248748651&cid=1651443592&adgid=68893338168&keyword=university%20of%20phoenix&channel=SEM&mktg_prog=NAT-0006509&user2=brand&pvp_campaign=14210_0917_9_95&provider=google&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=1651443592&gbraid=0AAAAADfXH8Q69UjCV6QVOyMnauGxoUiSq&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlYHBBhD9ARIsALRu09r56rdtAvXQ9rdMPA3-bGava3l7VTT1jYWca_25iwSjZSgIA3PXN20aAvl4EALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=University of Phoenix |language=en}}
Personal Life
Smith resides in Fernandina Beach, Florida{{Cite web |title=Fernandina Beach, FL - Official Website {{!}} Official Website |url=https://www.fbfl.us/ |access-date=2025-05-12 |website=www.fbfl.us}} where he continues to influence the education technology landscape through his leadership, consulting, and advocacy efforts.
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