Donald Kidd, PhD, Pmp
About Donald Kidd, PhD, Pmp
Donald Kidd, PhD, PMP, is a Senior IT Program/Project Manager with extensive experience in project management across various industries. He has held significant roles at organizations such as American Electric Power and JPMorgan Chase, and he holds a PhD in Management Information Systems from Warren National University.
Work at American Electric Power
Donald Kidd has served as a Senior IT Program/Project Manager at American Electric Power since 2012. In this role, he has managed significant projects, including a marquee initiative with a budget of approximately $20 million, which involved coordination among six development teams utilizing both Agile and Modified Waterfall Software Development Life Cycles (SDLCs). He is also anticipated to lead Phase 2 of the Meter Data Management System Replacement project, which is projected to be an additional $10 million effort. Throughout his tenure, he has completed numerous projects for various American Electric Power Operation Companies across multiple states, including Ohio, Oklahoma, Texas, Michigan, and Indiana.
Previous Experience in Project Management
Prior to his current position, Donald Kidd held several project management roles in various organizations. He worked as a Senior IT PMO Project Manager at JP Morgan Chase for one year in 2011 and previously as a Program Manager at the same company for five months in 2008. His experience also includes serving as a Senior PMO Project Manager at the American Motorcyclist Association from 2009 to 2011 and as a Program Manager at CareWorks Technologies from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, he was an International Program Manager at Pacer Global Logistics and a PMO Manager at Nationwide Insurance.
Education and Expertise
Donald Kidd earned his PhD in Management Information Systems from Warren National University, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. He also holds multiple associate degrees from the University of Maryland College Park and City Colleges of Chicago, where he studied subjects including Business Management, Computer Studies, and Computer Science. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in IT program and project management, enabling him to effectively lead complex projects in various industries.
Background in IT and Programming
Donald Kidd has a diverse background in IT and programming, beginning his career as a Senior Programmer Analyst and Personnel Manager in the US Army from 1983 to 1988. He then transitioned to roles such as Software Engineer at Logicon and Project Manager at Computer Sciences Corporation, where he worked for nine years. His extensive experience in IT management includes positions as IT Manager at The Limited and IT Director at CBC Companies, contributing to his comprehensive understanding of project management in technology-driven environments.