Mike Rice
About Mike Rice
Mike Rice is the Sr Director of Digital, Banking, Security, Marketing, and Customer Care Architecture at Ally, with over 22 years of experience in IT leadership and architecture roles.
Company
Mike Rice is currently a Sr Director at Ally, focusing on Digital, Banking, Security, Marketing, and Customer Care Architecture. He rejoined Ally in 2023 after previously serving as Sr Director of Digital, Banking, and Customer Care Architecture from 2021 to 2023. During his tenure, he has played a pivotal role in shaping the company's IT architecture across multiple domains.
Title
Mike Rice holds the position of Sr Director - Digital, Banking, Security, Marketing and Customer Care Architecture at Ally. His role encompasses a wide array of responsibilities, including overseeing digital initiatives, ensuring security measures, and enhancing customer care through effective IT architecture.
Education and Expertise
Mike Rice studied Computer Science at The University of Texas Permian Basin, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree from 1986 to 1989. His expertise includes high volume and high availability platform engineering, and he has hands-on experience designing and implementing enterprise IT solutions. With over 22 years of experience, Mike has developed a robust skill set in leadership and architecture roles within Fortune-100 IT groups.
Career Background
Prior to his current role at Ally, Mike Rice amassed considerable experience in various senior roles. At American Express, he served as Distinguished Architect – Chief Enterprise Solution Architect from 2020 to 2021, Chief Solutions Architect from 2016 to 2020, and Chief Enterprise Architect from 2012 to 2016. His early career includes positions such as Lead Developer at American Express, Software Consultant at Modis, and Senior Software Engineer at Honeywell Aerospace.
Patents and Technical Contributions
Mike Rice holds patents in mobility, middleware, and web performance, specifically US 7222363, US 7603316, and US 8412802. His technical contributions have been instrumental in advancing high-volume, high-availability platform engineering. His patented innovations reflect his deep understanding and his ability to devise effective solutions in IT architecture and engineering.