Dave Bloom
About Dave Bloom
Dave Bloom serves as the Director of Network Operations at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2021. His extensive background includes roles at Frontier Communications and American Electric Power, where he has accumulated over a decade of experience in network engineering and management.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Dave Bloom serves as the Director of Network Operations at American Electric Power, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees network operations, ensuring efficient and reliable service delivery. His responsibilities include managing network infrastructure and coordinating operational strategies to enhance performance.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Before becoming the Director of Network Operations, Dave Bloom worked as an IT Manager for TEO Network Operations at American Electric Power from 2017 to 2021. In this capacity, he was involved in managing IT systems and supporting network operations, contributing to the organization's technological advancements.
Career at Frontier Communications
Dave Bloom has extensive experience at Frontier Communications, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Network Engineer from 2010 to 2011, a Sr. Network Engineer from 2012 to 2015, and a Network Planning & Engineering Manager from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at Frontier Communications provided him with a solid foundation in network engineering and management.
Education and Technical Background
Dave Bloom studied Electrical and Electronics Engineering at NCSC, where he earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree from 1997 to 2000. This educational background equipped him with the technical knowledge essential for his roles in network operations and engineering.
Experience at PECO II, Inc and Lineage Power
Prior to his roles at Frontier Communications and American Electric Power, Dave Bloom worked as a Corporate Quality Manager at PECO II, Inc from 1999 to 2010. He also briefly served in a similar capacity at Lineage Power in 2010. These positions contributed to his understanding of quality management within technical environments.