Kayla Zellers
About Kayla Zellers
Kayla Zellers is an engineer with extensive experience in the energy sector, currently working at American Electric Power since 2015. She has led projects involving machine learning and asset analytics and has a background in chemical engineering from The Ohio State University.
Work at American Electric Power
Kayla Zellers has been employed at American Electric Power as an Engineer since 2015. In her role, she leads the Asset Analytics Working Group, which emphasizes collaboration across different business units to enhance Asset Analytics. Her contributions support the company's operational efficiency and data-driven decision-making.
Education and Expertise
Kayla Zellers studied Chemical Engineering at The Ohio State University, where she earned her Bachelor's degree from 2011 to 2015. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her engineering career, particularly in areas related to analytics and machine learning applications within the energy sector.
Background
Prior to her current role, Kayla Zellers worked at The Ohio State University in various capacities. She served as a Technical Assistant from 2013 to 2014, where she contributed to engineering projects. In 2015, she also worked as an Undergraduate Teaching Assistant for four months, gaining experience in educational support within the engineering department.
Achievements
Kayla Zellers led a project team that developed and deployed a Machine Learning algorithm designed to classify the causes of Transmission Line outages based on relay data. This initiative demonstrates her capability in applying advanced technology to solve real-world engineering challenges. Additionally, she participated in the GOLD (Growing Outstanding Leadership through Development) program and is now a member of the GOLD Alumni Committee, reflecting her commitment to leadership development.