Joe Comyns
About Joe Comyns
Joe Comyns is a System Administrator specializing in workstation security at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 1998. He manages patch management for approximately 19,000 PCs across 11 states and has extensive experience in hardware and software support.
Work at American Electric Power
Joe Comyns has been employed at American Electric Power since 1998, serving as a System Administrator with a specialization in Workstation Security. He manages patch management for approximately 19,000 PCs across 11 states, utilizing Ivanti Software and scripting languages such as VBS and PowerShell. His role includes overseeing the highest level of support for hardware and software break/fix issues, drawing on over 30 years of experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Joe Comyns studied at Lakeland Community College, where he earned a Master of International Studies from 1982 to 1986. He also attended Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Management and Communications from 1986 to 1989. His educational background supports his expertise in system administration and workstation security.
Background
Joe Comyns has extensive experience in IT, particularly in system administration and workstation security. He serves as the Enterprise Privileged Access Management (PAM) Administrator using BeyondTrust. His responsibilities include creating and maintaining automated software installations for both Production and Disaster Recovery environments, as well as evaluating and recommending hardware and software for enterprise use.
Achievements
In his role at American Electric Power, Joe Comyns has successfully managed the patch management process for a large number of PCs across multiple states. He is responsible for ensuring compatibility with workstation engineering developed images and handles complex hardware and software issues, demonstrating a high level of technical proficiency.