Scott Burch
About Scott Burch
Scott Burch is an IT Software Developer Lead with extensive experience in software development and systems engineering. He has worked at American Electric Power since 1997 and previously held a position at Alltel Information Services for over a decade.
Work at American Electric Power
Scott Burch has served as the IT Software Developer Lead at American Electric Power since 1997. In this role, he has developed a custom CICS MQSeries interface to manage remote input material requests. He has also created custom web service interfaces using Rocket Shadow on z/OS, enhancing the company's software capabilities. Additionally, he built custom SOX compliance reports and interfaces to ensure adherence to regulatory standards. His contributions have played a significant role in improving the efficiency and compliance of the IT systems at American Electric Power.
Previous Experience at Alltel Information Services
Before joining American Electric Power, Scott Burch worked at Alltel Information Services as a Senior Systems Engineer from 1986 to 1997. During his 11 years in the Little Rock, Arkansas area, he gained extensive experience in systems engineering. This role provided him with a strong foundation in IT and software development, which he later applied in his current position.
Education and Expertise
Scott Burch earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Physics from Henderson State University, where he studied from 1981 to 1985. His educational background has equipped him with a solid understanding of both theoretical and practical aspects of computing and technology. This knowledge has been instrumental in his career as an IT software developer.
Technical Contributions and Projects
Throughout his career, Scott Burch has made several technical contributions that have improved system performance and integration. He developed a custom general ledger interface to integrate with the PeopleSoft financial general ledger system. He also performed performance tuning on DB2 for VENTYX online and batch modules, which enhanced system efficiency. These projects demonstrate his ability to address complex technical challenges effectively.