Mike Mercado

“Cyberthreats and attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, which requires companies to stay vigilant and continually evaluate and update their security protocols to safeguard their proprietary data,” said Mike. “Cybersecurity is everyone’s responsibility, and I continually reinforce this idea through employee training, infrastructure enhancements, and protocol review and revision.”

Mike joined Smith in 2012 as Senior Systems Administrator before being named Director of Infrastructure and Information Security in 2021 and then to his current role in 2024. Throughout his tenure, Mike has helped to develop Smith’s security measures and keep cybersecurity at the forefront of Smith’s business initiatives and processes. His broad expertise and systemic approach ensure Smith sets the standard for quality and security, both in components and technological infrastructure.