Brian Davenport
About Brian Davenport
Brian Davenport serves as the Executive Director of Information Technology at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2006. With a background that includes significant roles at Bank of America and a strong focus on team building and change management, he has over 14 years of experience in Shared Services Center IT services.
Current Role as Executive Director of Information Technology
Brian Davenport serves as the Executive Director of Information Technology at The New York Times, a position he has held since 2006. In this role, he oversees IT strategies and initiatives that support the organization's operational goals. His responsibilities include managing enterprise applications and database systems, ensuring that technology solutions align with business needs. Davenport's leadership focuses on enhancing service efficiency and predictability within the IT framework.
Previous Experience at The New York Times
Before his current role, Brian Davenport worked at The New York Times as the Director of IT Solutions from 1997 to 2006. During his nine years in this position, he was responsible for developing and implementing IT strategies that improved the organization’s technological capabilities. His tenure at The New York Times laid the foundation for his extensive experience in managing IT solutions in a fast-paced media environment.
Experience at Bank of America
Brian Davenport's career includes a role at Bank of America, where he served as Manager and Senior Database Administrator from 1996 to 1997. In this capacity, he managed database systems and contributed to the organization’s IT infrastructure. This experience provided him with a strong background in database management and technical solutions.
Expertise in IT Services and Team Building
Davenport has over 14 years of direct experience with Shared Services Center IT services, focusing on enterprise applications and database systems. He specializes in team building and change management within IT environments. His ability to build relationships with business leaders has been instrumental in delivering technical solutions that enhance service efficiency and predictability.