Eddie L. Young, Pmp
About Eddie L. Young, Pmp
Eddie L. Young is an IT Project Manager Principal at American Electric Power, with a background in Electrical Engineering and extensive experience in project management and software development. He has a history of optimizing processes and enhancing user access to technology, notably through his work on the Atlas suite of GIS applications.
Work at American Electric Power
Eddie L. Young has served as an IT Project Manager Principal at American Electric Power since 2017. In this role, he has focused on managing various IT projects, ensuring the successful implementation and integration of technology solutions within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing project timelines, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and optimizing processes to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Battelle
Before joining American Electric Power, Eddie L. Young worked at Battelle as a Senior Research Scientist from 2010 to 2014. During his tenure, he played a significant role in enabling over 10,000 users to access the Atlas dataset, which improved user acceptance for the Atlas suite of applications. His contributions were pivotal in enhancing the usability and reach of the applications developed by Battelle.
Educational Background in Electrical Engineering
Eddie L. Young earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Toledo, where he studied from 1984 to 1988. He furthered his education by completing a Master of Science (MS) in Electrical Engineering coursework at Wright State University from 1989 to 1991. This educational foundation has equipped him with the technical skills necessary for his roles in project management and engineering.
Career Progression and Roles
Eddie L. Young has held various engineering and project management positions throughout his career. He worked as a Staff Engineer at BF Goodrich Avionics Systems from 1991 to 2000, followed by a role as Director of Instrumentation Radar Systems at Aeroflex Powell from 2000 to 2004. He then served as Technical Engineering Director at L-3 Communications Avionics Systems from 2005 to 2009. Prior to his current position, he was a Project Manager Consultant at TEKsystems from 2015 to 2017.
Achievements in Project Management
Eddie L. Young has led significant projects that have optimized processes and improved efficiency. He streamlined the data conversion process of Distribution Asset Information, reducing update times from over two weeks to nightly updates. Additionally, he integrated the Atlas dataset with Underground Damage Prevention software, resulting in substantial projected savings of $400K per year in operating costs. His leadership in developing the Atlas suite of Geographic Information System (GIS) applications included the successful deployment of the Atlas iOS application in under five months.