Joe Valero
About Joe Valero
Joe Valero is a NERC Specialist Sr. at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and cyber security within the energy sector, having held various roles at companies like IBM and Honeywell.
Current Role as NERC Specialist at American Electric Power
Joe Valero currently serves as a NERC Specialist Sr. in the Enterprise NERC Reliability Assurance division at American Electric Power. He has held this position since 2020 and is responsible for providing guidance and advice to stakeholders regarding the protection of NERC critical infrastructure systems. His role involves managing compliance programs and enforcing regulatory requirements relevant to NERC assets and systems.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Prior to his current role, Joe Valero worked at American Electric Power in various capacities. He served as a Senior Cyber Security Specialist from 2016 to 2017 and as a Senior IT Risk Management and Compliance Assurance Specialist from 2017 to 2020. During his tenure, he focused on cyber security risks and compliance assurance related to the energy sector.
Experience at IBM
Joe Valero worked at IBM from 2011 to 2016, where he held the position of Team Lead/Subject Matter Expert (SME) for five years. He later became the North America Risk & Compliance Service Line Owner from 2015 to 2016. His roles at IBM involved managing risk and compliance services, contributing to the overall security posture of the organization.
Education and Academic Background
Joe Valero studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1989 to 1992. He furthered his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master's in Aeronautical Science from 1996 to 1997. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in risk management and compliance in the energy sector.
Management Role at Honeywell
Before his time at IBM, Joe Valero worked at Honeywell as a Manager from 2007 to 2011. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing operations in the CENTCOM Area of Responsibility (AOR), where he gained valuable experience in management and operational oversight.