With over three decades of experience, Tadgh Smith is definitely a seasoned leader in the government industry. He has led several projects and taken part in several acquisitions of the company he’s been with.
Learn more about Tadgh Smith’s priorities as the Deputy Assistant Director for the LESA At ICE and his leadership history.
Who is Tadgh Smith?
Tadgh Smith is the current Deputy Assistant Director at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Law Enforcement Systems and Analysis (LESA) division. He has been in the position for over 12 years, delivering innovation transformation throughout the national agencies.
Mr. Smith has worked with ICE since 2007 as a Senior Information Technology Specialist. He soon became the Unit Chief for Business transformation in 2008. Tadgh is a bachelor’s degree holder from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1988.
Leadership Timeline
Tadgh Smith spent most of his career at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with several positions. Before his current role at ICE, Mr. Smith had a long history of serving in prominent companies, such as IBM and Science Applications International Corporation, or SAIC. Here is the list of Tadgh’s history of leadership.
- 1991 – 1996: Senior System Network Administrator at Mattel (previously Pleasant Company)
- 1999 – 2000: Director of Information Systems at Georgetown University
- 2000 – 2003: Assistant Vice President at SAIC
- 2003 – 2006: Senior Consultant at IBM
- 2006 – 2007: Supervisory Information Technology Specialist at the U.S. Department of the Treasury
- 2007 – 2008: Senior Information Technology Specialist at ICE
- 2008 – 2011: Unit Chief, Business Transformation at ICE
- 2011 – Present: Deputy Assistant Director at ICE
2023 Homeland Security Summit Speaker
Tadgh Smith is one of the invited speakers of the upcoming 2023 Homeland Security Summit hosted by the Potomac Officers Club. Guest speakers will discuss the current and potential concerns of military and national security. It includes how the U.S. government prioritizes protecting the homeland from dynamic and growing global threats.
We invite you to join the 2023 Homeland Security Summit and witness Tadgh Smith speak about his insights into U.S. Homeland Security. Register here.
Find out the nation’s top security challenges and the measures being taken to address them. Learn more about how the respected leaders of Homeland Security are supporting next-generation technological initiatives for national interests.
The event venue will be in The Westin Tysons Corner on November 15, 2023 (Wednesday), 7:00 a.m. – 2:15 p.m. We hope to see you there!
Tadgh Smith: Priorities as Deputy Assistant Director
In 2011, Tadgh Smith became the Deputy Assistant Director, contributing to achieving organizational goals. He also oversees large teams and multinational investments in technology.
Under Mr. Smith’s purview is the development of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). He ensures the ERO’s operational efficiency and mission effectiveness by integrating advanced methods and strategies.
Contributions and Accomplishments to the Industry
One of his notable accomplishments is a cross-government modernization program that implemented federal biometric information-sharing technologies influencing national security, law enforcement, and public safety worldwide.
Some of his other contributions to the industry during his stay on ICE include the following:
- Successfully implemented digital transformation across numerous federal departments
- Handled a $100 million budget and a workforce of hundreds from around the world
- Implemented federal biometric information sharing for national security and law enforcement
- Helped leaders and subordinates negotiate with unions, government, and county officials
During Tadgh’s tenure at SAIC, he led a 10-year, multi-agency effort valued at $34 million. He oversees the design and centralization of a multi-agency, online repository of federal telephone listings. This telephone listing project is now the U.S. Blue Pages.
Mr. Smith is also an essential part of IBM’s bid for the GWAC with a $50 billion opportunity. He also built partnerships and technical strategies for acquiring new IT business opportunities.