Gary Jordan
About Gary Jordan
Gary Jordan is a Software Release Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he has worked since 2013. He has extensive experience in software development and release management, having previously held positions at Sterling Commerce and IBM.
Work at Ford Motor
Gary Jordan has been employed at Ford Motor Company since 2013, serving as a Software Release Manager within the Systems Technology Group. In this role, he oversees the software build, test, and deploy processes for the Global Order To Delivery (GOTD) program. His responsibilities include administering automated build processes and managing deployment workflows, ensuring efficient software delivery within the organization.
Previous Experience at Sterling Commerce
Prior to his tenure at Ford, Gary Jordan worked at Sterling Commerce, an AT&T company, from 2001 to 2003. He held the position of Manager of Software Development in Ann Arbor, MI, where he contributed to software development initiatives for a period of two years. This role provided him with foundational experience in software management and development processes.
Experience at IBM
Gary Jordan also has a decade of experience at IBM, where he worked from 2003 to 2013 as Manager of Software Delivery and Release. His time at IBM followed the acquisition of Sterling Commerce and allowed him to further develop his expertise in software release management. He operated in Ann Arbor, MI, during this period, focusing on software delivery processes.
Education and Expertise
Gary Jordan studied at Eastern Michigan University for one year, from 1978 to 1979. His educational background, combined with extensive professional experience in software release management, has equipped him with the skills necessary to manage complex software processes effectively. His expertise includes automated build, test, and deployment processes, as well as software configuration management using tools such as AccuRev and GiT.
Technical Skills and Tools
In his current role, Gary Jordan administers automated build, test, and deploy processes using tools like uBuild and Jenkins. He develops and manages software configuration management plans that encompass infrastructure for build, test, and deploy, along with change and audit tracking processes. His proficiency in these tools and methodologies supports efficient software development and delivery within Ford Motor Company.