Steve Brown
About Steve Brown
Steve Brown serves as the Director of Enterprise Architecture at American Electric Power, where he has worked since 2017. He has held various roles within the company since 2001, contributing to technology standards and the adoption of emerging technologies.
Current Role at American Electric Power
Steve Brown serves as the Director of Enterprise Architecture at American Electric Power (AEP) since 2017. In this role, he oversees the architectural framework that supports AEP's business objectives. He has been instrumental in establishing and maintaining technology standards to enhance business solutions. His responsibilities include evaluating and adopting new technologies to drive innovation within the organization.
Previous Positions at American Electric Power
Steve Brown has held multiple positions at American Electric Power, contributing to various aspects of IT management and architecture. He worked as an IT Manager from 2003 to 2005, an Enterprise Architect from 2005 to 2007, and an IT Architecture Manager from 2007 to 2009. He also served as an IT Investment Planner from 2010 to 2013 and as IT Manager for Process, Portfolio, & Strategy for 11 months in 2009 to 2010. Additionally, he worked as an IT Demand Business Systems Analyst since 2013.
Educational Background
Steve Brown studied at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, where he focused on Management from 1993 to 1996. He later pursued a Bachelor of Business Administration at Franklin University, completing his studies from 2015 to 2016. His educational background provides a foundation for his extensive career in IT and enterprise architecture.
Career Experience Prior to American Electric Power
Before joining American Electric Power, Steve Brown gained experience in various roles. He worked as a Senior Systems Analyst at EasyLink Services from 2000 to 2001. He also served as an IT Consultant at Bank One and JP Morgan Chase from 1999 to 2000. His early career included a position as a Software Engineer from 2001 to 2003, which contributed to his technical expertise.
Technological Initiatives at American Electric Power
Steve Brown is actively involved in planning for the evolution of AEP's technology environment. He keeps a close watch on emerging technologies to drive their adoption within the organization. His efforts focus on evaluating new technologies that can enhance AEP's operational capabilities and support its strategic goals.