Lee Ballard
About Lee Ballard
Lee Ballard is a Product Owner at Digital.ai, with a background in software development and quality assurance. He has previously held various roles at Arxan Technologies and Raytheon, and he holds a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from Purdue University.
Current Role at Digital.ai
Lee Ballard currently serves as a Product Owner at Digital.ai, a position he has held since 2020. He operates within the Lafayette, Indiana Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for defining product vision and strategy, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that product development aligns with customer needs and market trends.
Previous Experience at Arxan Technologies
Before joining Digital.ai, Lee Ballard worked at Arxan Technologies for a total of four years. He held several positions, starting as a Quality Assurance Engineer from 2013 to 2015, then advancing to Quality Assurance Lead from 2015 to 2016, and finally serving as Software Development Manager/Technical Lead from 2016 to 2020. His tenure at Arxan Technologies was based in West Lafayette, Indiana.
Experience at Raytheon
Lee Ballard worked at Raytheon as a Senior Software Engineer from 2006 to 2013. His seven-year experience at the company took place in St. Petersburg, Florida. In this role, he contributed to various software development projects, applying his technical skills to meet project requirements.
Educational Background
Lee Ballard studied at Purdue University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from 2002 to 2006. During his time at Purdue, he also served as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant from 2005 to 2006, supporting faculty and assisting students in their learning.
Early Career at University of Minnesota
In 2005, Lee Ballard worked as an Undergraduate Research Assistant at the University of Minnesota for a duration of two months. This role provided him with initial exposure to research methodologies and academic collaboration.