Christopher Chapman
About Christopher Chapman
Christopher Chapman is an IT System Administrator with extensive experience in supporting PowerTraders and Generation Dispatchers at American Electric Power. He possesses dual expertise in Linux Redhat and Windows environments and has contributed to various specialized teams over his 28-year career.
Work at American Electric Power
Christopher Chapman has served as an IT System Administrator at American Electric Power since 1996. In this role, he supports PowerTraders and Generation Dispatchers, which are essential for managing the operations of power plants. His responsibilities include overseeing the 1RP Datacenters and NADC, ensuring the infrastructure and operations run smoothly. He is also involved in the Arena Datacenter operations, providing critical support for system functionality.
Education and Expertise
Christopher Chapman holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from both Kettering University and General Motors Institute, where he studied from 1990 to 1995. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in management principles. He possesses dual-threat expertise in both Linux Redhat and Windows environments, which enhances his capabilities in cross-platform system administration.
Background
Before joining American Electric Power, Christopher Chapman worked as an Industrial Engineer at UPS in Atlanta, Georgia, from 1990 to 1995. This experience contributed to his technical skills and understanding of operational processes. His extensive career in IT has included participation in specialized teams such as the War Room Team, Rapid-End User, and Client-Server Team.
Achievements
Christopher Chapman leads the Autosys JIL auditing process at American Electric Power, ensuring compliance with Federal and AEP Corporate requirements. He is also a member of the LanDesk Microsoft Server Patching Team, where he contributes to server maintenance and updates. His involvement in these initiatives demonstrates his commitment to maintaining high operational standards within the organization.