Dick Mills
About Dick Mills
Dick Mills is a Technology Manager at American Electric Power, specializing in Development and Testing Technology. He has over two decades of experience in various IT management roles within the company, focusing on software development processes and team leadership.
Work at American Electric Power
Dick Mills has held multiple managerial roles at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2001. He served as Manager - Application Support for nine years, overseeing application support activities. He then transitioned to Manager - Commercial Operations & Generation Application Delivery for one year, followed by a two-year tenure as Manager - Fuels, Emissions & Logistics Business Applications. From 2014 to 2021, he worked as IT Manager in two different capacities: Complex Enterprise Services and Processes & Methods/Work Force Readiness. Currently, he is the Technology Manager for Development & Testing Technology, a position he has held since 2021, where he manages source code and artifact repositories, software scanning, CI/CD, and test automation.
Education and Expertise
Dick Mills earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from West Virginia University, completing his studies from 1979 to 1983. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in information technology and management at American Electric Power. His expertise includes overseeing software development processes, managing technology teams, and enhancing business solutions through effective tool administration and support.
Background
Dick Mills has a long-standing career in information technology, primarily within the energy sector. He has accumulated over two decades of experience at American Electric Power, contributing to various departments and projects. His roles have evolved from application support to technology management, reflecting his adaptability and growth within the organization. Mills has worked in the Columbus, Ohio area for the entirety of his tenure at AEP.
Achievements
Throughout his career at American Electric Power, Dick Mills has played a significant role in managing and enhancing IT processes and systems. His leadership in administering tools that support Business Solutions personnel has contributed to the overall effectiveness of the organization. His current responsibilities in overseeing development and testing technology demonstrate his ongoing commitment to advancing AEP's technological capabilities.