Recently, the College of Computer & Information Technology Department (CCIT) invited Mayra Harley, Chief Executive Officer of Smart Marketing Concepts, Inc. (SMC) to join its Advisory Committee. SMC has been in existence for the past 9 years, and Mayra and her husband Mike have been in charge of the division in Tampa, Florida for the past 3 years. The Harley’s primary focus is on the business development aspect of the company.

“We strive to match the product to the individual. We look closely at the product to make sure it is effective,” Harley said. The Harley’s highly value customer service, since “it is paramount to having a great product.” As Harley transitions to a new role on the advisory committee, she hopes that the experience she gained from the corporate world would be an asset to the committee.

“I hope to impart to the group real world experience and hone in on some of the software skills that have been overlooked in Academia.”