Jeff Boyd
About Jeff Boyd
Jeff Boyd is a Lead Solutions Architect at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2005. He has extensive experience in project management and technical expertise, particularly in server administration and Information Technology Hosting Architecture.
Current Role as Lead Solutions Architect
Jeff Boyd has served as Lead Solutions Architect at American Electric Power since 2005. In this role, he has been instrumental in overseeing various technological initiatives, including the gridSMART program, a $75 million project focused on Advanced Meter Infrastructure and Real Time Pricing demonstration pilot. His responsibilities include designing and implementing solutions that enhance operational efficiency and support the company's strategic objectives.
Work History at American Electric Power
Jeff Boyd has a long tenure at American Electric Power, spanning from 1977 to the present. He began as a Construction Coordinator from 1977 to 1996, where he managed electrical, mechanical, and civil/structural installations at 15 sites, with project values ranging from $400 million to $2.6 billion. He later held various roles, including Enterprise Deployment Coordinator from 2000 to 2005, Regional Operations Services Manager from 1998 to 2000, and Workstation Expert Business Unit Coordinator from 1996 to 1998.
Education and Academic Background
Jeff Boyd studied at Belmont Technical College, earning an Associate of Arts degree from 1974 to 1976. He later attended Mount Vernon Nazarene University, where he achieved a Bachelor of Business Administration from 2006 to 2007. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in the energy sector and project management.
Technical Expertise and Skills
Jeff Boyd possesses a strong background in server administration and troubleshooting, with expertise in both physical and virtual servers across multiple operating systems, including Windows, Linux, AIX, and Sun. He has specialized skills in Information Technology Hosting Architecture, covering servers, storage, databases, middleware, networking, and virtualization. His experience also includes managing projects related to Virtual Desktop Infrastructure and Outage Management Systems.