Brian Mize
Director of of Software Development and Technology
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About
With over 25 years of experience in technology leadership, software development, and IT strategy, I bring a proven ability to lead high-performing teams, deliver complex projects, and drive innovation across enterprise environments.
In my most recent role as Assistant Vice President and Software Engineering Manager at U.S. Bank, I managed a team of mainframe engineers, oversaw modernization initiatives, and successfully migrated core functionality to Azure Cloud. I directed disaster recovery exercises, implemented security entitlements, and ensured compliance through ServiceNow, demonstrating my ability to balance operational stability with transformative change.
As Director of Software Development and Technology, I have built and led a 14-30 member teams, integrated ERP systems with external platforms via APIs, and developed customer-facing portals that improved efficiency and client engagement. My experience spans managing budgets, vendor contracts, and project portfolios while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Key strengths I bring to this role include:
- Strategic Leadership: Aligning technology initiatives with business objectives to deliver measurable results.
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of software engineering, ERP systems, cloud migration, and API integration.
- Team Development: Recruiting, mentoring, and transforming teams to adopt modern technologies and agile practices.
- Process Optimization: Implementing automation and data-driven solutions to enhance operational efficiency.
Experience
Assistant Vice President, Software Engineering Manager
U.S. Bank
Software Engineering Manager
Silfex
Director of Technology
Foster & Motley, Inc.
Director of Technology
Kingsgate Logistics, Inc.
Software Engineering Manager
InnoMark Communications
Education
MBA with a focus in Management of Information Systems
