Ashley Ballard

Ashley Ballard is an experienced data professional currently serving as a Programmer Analyst III and Information Systems Business Analyst at The University of Alabama, focusing on data-driven decision-making to enhance career outcomes and student sentiment. Previous roles include Senior Data Analyst and Senior Software Test Engineer at General Motors, where Ashley developed analytics frameworks and led software testing initiatives to improve operational performance. Additionally, Ashley has experience as a Data Engineer with the City of Mesa and Business Intelligence & Data Analytics Developer at General Motors, where contributions included designing data pipelines and managing vehicle recall data. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Business Administration in Management Information Systems from the University of Arizona and ongoing pursuit of a Master of Arts in Management at The University of Alabama.