Summary
Max Ballard is an Information Technology Manager with nine years of progressive IT experience at Sally Beauty, rising from Service Desk Analyst to lead middleware and management roles. He specializes in automation, application management, and ITIL-aligned operational practices, driving improvements in system efficiency and user satisfaction. Max combines hands-on technical troubleshooting with strategic oversight, having led service desk teams and middleware engineering efforts that bridge day-to-day support and platform reliability. Based in Kansas City, he is known for fostering cross-functional collaboration and continuous improvement within large retail IT environments. An early background in customer-facing retail tech support gives him a practical, user-centered perspective that informs his management decisions.
9 years of coding experience
4 years of employment as a software developer
University of Wyoming