Cameron Haynes, MBA
About Cameron Haynes, MBA
Cameron Haynes is an engineer specializing in Advanced Distribution Studies at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in Electrical Engineering and an MBA, with experience in developing tools for bandwidth assessment and training new employees in substation network standards.
Work at American Electric Power
Cameron Haynes has been employed at American Electric Power (AEP) as an Engineer in Advanced Distribution Studies since 2018. In this role, he has led the APCo region SNA team since 2019, where he coordinates and delegates projects across AEP’s operational footprint. His responsibilities include supporting the development of the Transmission Data Acquisition Portal (TDAP) and ensuring compliance with NERC standards relevant to substation network architecture (SNA).
Education and Expertise
Cameron Haynes holds a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, where he studied from 2013 to 2018. He later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a concentration in Business Analytics at Ohio University from 2019 to 2021. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both engineering principles and business analytics.
Background in Engineering Co-op Positions
Cameron Haynes has extensive experience from his time as an Engineering Co-op at GE Aviation. He completed multiple co-op positions in 2015, 2016, and 2017, working in various locations including Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Evendale, Ohio. His roles involved training new employees and conducting site visits to gain practical experience with major substation equipment and SNA standards.
Technical Contributions and Achievements
Cameron Haynes has made significant contributions to technical documentation and tools in his field. He authored a technical guide (SS-500900) for the Bandwidth Assessment & Modeling (BAM) tool, which details its functionality and usage. Additionally, he developed the BAM tool using SQL and Visual Studio, which calculates and records bandwidth requirements at substations.