Danny Zenn
About Danny Zenn
Danny Zenn is an IT Delivery Manager specializing in Information Protection and Risk Management at Ally, with extensive experience in project management and a strong background in Information Systems and German Language.
Current Role at Ally
Danny Zenn currently holds the position of IT Delivery Manager - Information Protection and Risk Management at Ally, where he has been working since 2021 in Detroit, Michigan. In this role, he focuses on ensuring the security and risk management of information systems, leveraging his extensive experience in managing complex IT projects.
Previous Roles at Ally
Before his current role, Danny Zenn served as a Senior IT Project Manager / Scrum Master in Information Protection & Risk Management at Ally from 2019 to 2021, and prior to that as an IT Project Manager from 2017 to 2019. He also worked as an IT Project Manager at Ally | Vaco Technology from 2016 to 2017. These roles were all based in Detroit, Michigan, and involved extensive project management, focusing on information security and risk management.
Experience in Higher Education Institutions
Danny Zenn has also worked in various capacities within higher education institutions. From 2014 to 2016, he was an IT Project Manager at The University of Toledo, following a role as an Assistant to the VP of Student Affairs (Graduate Assistantship) from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he worked as a Supervisor in Environmental Services at the University of Michigan from 2006 to 2010 in Ann Arbor, MI.
Educational Background and Expertise
Danny Zenn holds multiple degrees from The University of Toledo, including a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Information Systems/Leadership (2014-2016) and a Master of Arts (M.A.) in German Studies (2012-2014). Additionally, he studied German at The University of Freiburg (2007-2008) and earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology and German from the University of Michigan (2005-2010). His diverse academic background in both technical and cultural studies provides a unique skill set.
Skills in Project Management Methodologies
Danny Zenn is proficient in both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, which are crucial for the successful management of complex IT projects. His experience in Agile frameworks as a Scrum Master and in Waterfall approaches enables him to adapt methodologies suited to project requirements, ensuring timely delivery and risk mitigation.