Nicholas Morton
About Nicholas Morton
Nicholas Morton serves as the Manager of CIP Compliance for Energy Delivery at American Electric Power, where he focuses on compliance and security initiatives. He has extensive experience in project management and has held various roles in compliance and audit across multiple organizations, including Cardinal Health and Deloitte.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Nicholas Morton currently holds the position of Manager - CIP Compliance - Energy Delivery at American Electric Power. He has been in this role since 2022, focusing on compliance within energy delivery systems. His responsibilities include overseeing compliance initiatives and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at American Electric Power
Nicholas Morton has held multiple positions at American Electric Power. He served as Manager - NERC Compliance - CIP from 2018 to 2019, and as Manager - NERC Compliance - Risk & Mitigation/Internal Investigations from 2019 to 2022. In these roles, he contributed to compliance strategies and risk management efforts within the organization.
Professional Background in Compliance and Security
Nicholas Morton has extensive experience in compliance and security roles. He was involved with the NERC CIP Standards Efficiency Review Team, focusing on improving compliance processes. He also served as Vice Chair for the RF CIPC, where he contributed to the development of compliance strategies.
Education and Certifications
Nicholas Morton earned a Bachelor of Business Administration with a focus on Management Information Systems and Business Intelligence from the University of Dayton, graduating in 2009. He holds the ITIL 2011 v3 Foundations Certification, which demonstrates his expertise in IT service management.
Technical Skills and Software Proficiency
Nicholas Morton is skilled in various project management methodologies, including SDLC and capital budgeting. He is proficient in security software such as Imperva Web Application Firewall and Rapid 7, as well as analytical tools like IDEA and Tableau for data analysis and business intelligence.