Frazier Smith

Education: B.M.E in Choral Music Education from Wingate University

M. Ed in Instructional Design Systems and Technology from University of North Carolina at Charlotte

M.S. in Information Technology Management from Western Governors University

Ed. S in Instructional Design and Technology from South College

Ed. D in Instructional Design and Technology from South College

Courses Taught: DSBA 6190 Cloud Computing for Data Analysis

Biography: Dr. Frazier Smith brings a unique combination of technical expertise and educational leadership to the field of data science and artificial intelligence education. His research centers on the application of artificial intelligence in career development programs and evaluating the effectiveness of post-secondary career and technical education programs in preparing students for industry. 

With over a decade of experience spanning corporate technical training and higher education, including leadership roles at VMware and Broadcom, Dr. Smith has developed expertise in curriculum design, workforce development, and educational technology. His technical foundation spans cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), virtualization technologies, cybersecurity, and network architecture, complemented by hands-on experience in data center design and systems administration. 

As co-Principal Investigator on an NSF grant focused on “Generating Artificial Intelligence Talent” and a key contributor to developing one of the first associate-degree AI programs in North Carolina, he works at the crossroads of AI innovation and workforce readiness. His doctoral research and practical experience position him to address critical questions about how post-secondary institutions can best prepare students for careers in diverse technology fields.