Kevin Ballard

Kevin Ballard is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in system and database administration. Since October 2015, Kevin has served as the Director of System Administration at Mercy, after previously holding the position of Manager of Database Administration. Prior to joining Mercy, Kevin worked at St. Louis University from 2005 to October 2015 as an Administrator and Database Architect, where effective leadership and a robust Business Intelligence strategy significantly enhanced decision support capabilities. Earlier roles include technical leadership at A.G. Edwards Technology Group, where Kevin supervised database management teams and infrastructure projects, as well as key positions at Edward Jones that focused on data architecture, development methodologies, and data warehousing. Educational qualifications include a Master in Health Informatics from Saint Louis University, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Washington University in St. Louis, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Missouri University of Science and Technology.