Andrea Shepherd
About Andrea Shepherd
Andrea Shepherd is an IT Manager at American Electric Power, where she has worked since 2017. She has extensive experience in the energy sector, having held various consulting and managerial roles across multiple organizations, including California ISO, NYISO, and PG&E.
Work at American Electric Power
Andrea Shepherd has been employed at American Electric Power (AEP) as an IT Manager since 2017. In this role, she has managed the Agile delivery of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and Automated Meter Reading (AMR) meter data to AEP systems. Her responsibilities include overseeing mainframe and Meter Data Management (MDM Oracle) systems, as well as integrations with weblogic and Head End Systems such as Silverspring Network and L+G. Prior to her current position, she served as a Project Manager at AEP from 2012 to 2015, where she contributed to various IT initiatives.
Previous Experience in Energy Sector
Andrea Shepherd has extensive experience in the energy sector, having worked in various consulting roles across multiple organizations. She was a Business Analyst at NYISO in 2011 and held positions at PG&E and ERCOT as a Front Office Market Simulation & Readiness Support Consultant and Project Manager, respectively. Additionally, she worked at California ISO, Southwest Power Pool, and Midcontinent Independent System Operator, where she contributed to project management and operational readiness initiatives.
Education and Expertise
Andrea Shepherd earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics with a minor in Business from Texas A&M University, completing her studies from 1997 to 2001. Her educational background provides a foundation for her expertise in business processes and requirements analysis, particularly in the energy sector. She has implemented Scaled Agile methodologies and coached teams in Scrum and other IT initiatives, demonstrating her commitment to professional development and technical advancement.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout her career, Andrea Shepherd has delivered significant contributions in project management and team development. She has developed and executed strategies focused on cross-training, business value delivery, and the advancement of technical practices. Her initiatives, such as Power Up and Lead, have promoted employee engagement and professional development. Additionally, she has measured team capacity to inform future delivery and strategic implementations.
Consulting Roles and Contributions
Andrea Shepherd has held various consulting roles across multiple organizations, including Accenture, where she worked from 2001 to 2007. Her consulting experience spans several areas, including ISO credit policies research, cost analysis, and operational readiness. She has contributed to organizations like EirGrid and Western Electricity Coordinating Council, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency and financial stewardship through program-level visualization and collaboration.