Brent Ballard
About Brent Ballard
Brent Ballard is a Vice President of the Information Management Office at Western & Southern Financial Group, with a Master's degree in Computer Systems Analysis from Miami University. He has extensive experience in IT management and architecture, having held various leadership roles at organizations such as Fifth Third Bank and Great American Insurance Group.
Work at Western & Southern Financial Group
Brent Ballard currently holds the position of Assistant Vice President (AVP) of the Information Management Office at Western & Southern Financial Group. He has been in this role since 2021, contributing to the company's data management and information strategy initiatives. His experience in this position spans over three years, during which he has focused on enhancing the organization's information systems and data governance.
Education and Expertise
Brent Ballard earned a Master’s degree in Computer Systems Analysis from Miami University, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Physics at the same institution from 1990 to 1994. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills, which he applies in his professional roles.
Background in Information Technology
Brent Ballard has extensive experience in the information technology sector, with a career spanning over two decades. He began his career at LexisNexis as a Senior Software Engineer, where he worked from 2000 to 2006. He then joined Fifth Third Bank, where he held various leadership positions in IT architecture and data management from 2009 to 2017. His roles included managing global payments systems and overseeing enterprise data strategies.
Previous Roles and Responsibilities
Before his current role at Western & Southern Financial Group, Brent Ballard worked at Great American Insurance Group as IT Enterprise Data Management Director and Data Warehouse Development Director from 2017 to 2021. His responsibilities included overseeing data management strategies and leading development initiatives. Additionally, he held multiple vice president positions at Fifth Third Bank, focusing on IT architecture, strategy, and data delivery.
Career Progression and Experience
Brent Ballard's career reflects a steady progression through various roles in information technology and data management. He has accumulated significant experience in software engineering, IT architecture, and data strategy. His tenure at Fifth Third Bank included roles such as VP - Manager of Consumer IT and Lead Technology Architect. His diverse experience across different organizations has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of the IT landscape.