Brian Glass
About Brian Glass
Brian Glass is the Director of IT Application Development at Ally Financial Inc., with extensive experience in IT leadership roles at various companies including Volkswagen of America and General Motors.
Current Role at Ally Financial Inc.
Brian Glass is the Director of IT Application Development at Ally Financial Inc. since 2019. Based in Detroit, Michigan, he oversees the development and deployment of IT applications, ensuring they align with the company's strategic goals. His role involves managing a team of IT professionals, optimizing application performance, and driving innovation within the IT department.
Previous Roles at Ally Financial Inc.
Before his current role, Brian served as the Senior IT Technical Lead at Ally Financial Inc. from 2014 to 2019 in Auburn Hills, Michigan. During this time, he was responsible for leading technical teams, managing IT projects, and ensuring the smooth operation of IT systems. His contributions were critical in advancing the organization's technical capabilities.
Role at Volkswagen of America, Inc.
At Volkswagen of America, Inc., Brian worked as the AMS Team Lead for Service and Quality from 2012 to 2014, also in Auburn Hills, Michigan. His responsibilities included overseeing service quality, leading the AMS team, and managing the company's IT service delivery to meet high standards of performance and reliability.
Experience at General Motors
Brian's tenure at General Motors spanned multiple roles. He served as the IT Sustain Lead and Senior Systems Analyst from 2008 to 2012 in Detroit, Michigan, focusing on sustaining IT operations and system analysis. He also worked as the Sustain Technical Lead and Senior Systems Analyst for 9 months, and as the Data and Interface Architect and Systems Analyst from 2007 to 2008, where he played a crucial role in data management and system integration.
Early Career Positions
Brian began his career as an Operations Manager at Computer Renaissance from 1998 to 2002. He then moved on to Spot Imaging Solutions, where he served as the Information Systems Manager and Architect from 2002 to 2007. In these roles, he developed his expertise in IT management, system architecture, and operations management.
Educational Background
Brian earned his Master of Science from Oakland University, completing the program between 2002 and 2006. He also holds a Bachelor of Science from the same institution, having studied from 1995 to 2001. His educational foundation in science and technology has been instrumental in shaping his successful career in IT application development and technical leadership.