Kevin Smith Named Bentek Chief Technology Officer
Bentek has promoted Kevin Smith to Chief Technology Officer and Chief Security Officer to advance its AI and GovRAMP strategy.
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. – Bentek, a benefits administration platform provider for the public sector, announced the promotion of Kevin Smith to Chief Technology Officer and Chief Security Officer. Smith will lead the company's technology strategy, focusing on AI modernization, security and compliance, and technology development for government entities.
Smith has been with Bentek for 11 years, previously overseeing technology evolution in software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, product modernization, and AI governance. "Kevin has been instrumental in ensuring that security and privacy remain foundational to how we build, operate and serve our clients," said Julie Fink, President of Bentek.
The company is enhancing its GovRAMP Ready posture, reflecting its commitment to protecting sensitive public sector data and meeting government procurement requirements. Under Smith's leadership, security, privacy, and compliance will be integrated into cloud architecture, software delivery, and AI initiatives.
"Public-sector organizations deserve technology that is innovative without compromising trust," Smith stated. "Our responsibility is to modernize thoughtfully, protect the information entrusted to us, and give our clients confidence in the systems that support their employees and retirees."