Brian Baker

Brian Baker is an accomplished technology leader with extensive experience in platform engineering, release management, and project management across various industries. Currently serving as Director of Platform Engineering and Support at OPENLANE, Brian leads production support teams for multiple business units at KAR Global, where responsible for maintaining robust environments and evolving the DevOps culture. Previous roles include Senior Technology Manager at KAR Global, Release Manager for AT&T Mobility, and PMO Manager at Meteorcomm LLC, where Brian oversaw significant projects within the transportation sector. With a strong background in operations and vendor management from positions at Washington Mutual/JP Morgan Chase and Citi, along with entrepreneurial experience as the owner of a handyman franchise, Brian's diverse skill set is supported by a BS in Computer Science from Northern Illinois University.