Brian Brooks
About Brian Brooks
Brian Brooks serves as the Vice President of Data Platforms at Exeter Finance, where he has worked since 2018. He has extensive experience in database management and has held various roles in organizations such as Santander Consumer USA and Capital One Auto Finance.
Work at Exeter Finance
Brian Brooks has served as the Vice President of Data Platforms at Exeter Finance since 2018. In this role, he manages teams of Database Administrators, DevOps Engineers, and ETL Developers. He is responsible for implementing automated solutions for database management and change deployments. Additionally, he supports enterprise scheduling and orchestration of batch and near real-time data processing using ActiveBatch. His work focuses on enhancing data processing capabilities and optimizing database performance.
Previous Experience at Vistra Energy
Before joining Exeter Finance, Brian Brooks worked at Vistra Energy as a Senior Manager of Database Technology from 2017 to 2018. During his tenure, he focused on database management solutions, contributing to the organization’s data infrastructure and operational efficiency.
Career at Santander Consumer USA
Brian Brooks held multiple roles at Santander Consumer USA from 2006 to 2017. He began as a Principal Database Administrator and progressed to Director of Operational Data & Development, and then to Vice President of Data Platforms. His responsibilities included overseeing database operations and development, which contributed to the organization’s data strategy and execution.
Experience at Capital One Auto Finance
Brian Brooks started his career at Capital One Auto Finance, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. He served as a Senior Database Consultant and later as a Senior Database Administrator. His roles involved managing database systems and ensuring their reliability and performance.
Education and Expertise
Brian Brooks studied at DeVry Institute of Technology, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from 1990 to 1993. He possesses expertise in enterprise database platforms, including Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Analytics Platform System (APS), Azure SQL Database, and Azure Synapse Analytics.