Josh Dixon
About Josh Dixon
Josh Dixon is the Director of Cyber Analytics and Data Science at Ally, with a background in data analytics and business intelligence from Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Current Role at Ally
Josh Dixon is the Director of Cyber Analytics and Data Science at Ally in Charlotte, NC. He started this position in 2017. In this role, he leads a multidisciplinary team that merges data science and cybersecurity expertise. Dixon is responsible for providing strategic leadership in design, architecture, and development to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Ally.
Previous Roles at Lowe's
Josh Dixon has held multiple positions at Lowe's Companies, Inc. His positions included Director of Data Analytics and Customer Insights in 2017 for 4 months, Senior Manager Analytic DevOps from 2014 to 2017, Manager Business Intelligence from 2012 to 2014, Senior Financial Analyst from 2010 to 2012, Financial Analyst from 2009 to 2010, Solution Support Analyst in 2009, and Solution Support Specialist from 2007 to 2009.
Educational Background
Josh Dixon earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA) with a focus on Health Care Management and Information Systems from Appalachian State University. He attended the university from 2002 to 2006, completing his degree in 4 years.
Development of Cybersecurity Platforms
Josh Dixon pioneered the development of Ally's first User & Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA) platform. This initiative significantly enhanced Ally's cybersecurity capabilities, allowing more proactive and comprehensive defense mechanisms against potential threats.
Agile and SCRUM Methodologies
In his role at Ally, Josh Dixon employs Agile and SCRUM methodologies to drive innovative solutions. His approach ensures that the multidisciplinary team combines both data science and cybersecurity expertise effectively, fostering an environment conducive to continuous improvement and agility.