Bradley Kessler, Csm
About Bradley Kessler, Csm
Bradley Kessler is a Business Systems Analyst with over 30 years of experience in utility operations. He has led significant projects, including the $400K IT ATLAS Project, and has a strong educational background in Computer Information Systems and electrical engineering.
Work at American Electric Power
Bradley Kessler has been employed at American Electric Power since 2005, serving as a Business Systems Analyst. His role includes leading significant projects such as the $400K IT ATLAS Project, which involved the development of a .NET application for the mass deployment of laptops and desktops to approximately 16,000 employees. Kessler has also contributed to the vendor selection process by drafting Requests for Information (RFI) and Requests for Proposals (RFP). He previously held the position of Business Systems Analyst/Project Manager at the same company from 1997 to 2005.
Education and Expertise
Bradley Kessler earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Computer Information Systems from DeVry University-Ohio. He also holds a B.S. in electrical engineering with a specialization in power systems and electric vehicles from Texas A&M University – College Station, which he completed in 1990. His educational background supports his 30 years of experience in utility operations and his technical expertise in business systems analysis.
Background
Bradley Kessler was born and raised in a small town in Central Texas. His early life in a rural setting has influenced his professional journey in the utility sector. Prior to his long tenure at American Electric Power, Kessler worked as an Application Programmer II at Emerson Power Transmission from 1992 to 1994 and as a Business Systems Analyst at Centric for 11 months in 2013.
Achievements
Kessler has led various projects that showcase his leadership and technical skills. Notably, he coordinated System, Performance, and User Acceptance Testing using Quality Center. He developed As-Is and To-Be process flows with VISIO for multiple projects and created a Step by Step Implementation Plan for PSO Deployment and Meter Data Management Upgrade. His contributions have also included gathering requirements and managing the Smallworld 4.1 Software Upgrade Project, which involved collaboration with the PowerOn Application.