William (Bill) Trout
About William (Bill) Trout
William (Bill) Trout is a seasoned security analyst with extensive experience in project management and security systems. He currently serves as a Senior Security Analyst at CenterPoint Energy and has held various roles in the security and pipeline industries over the past two decades.
Work at CenterPoint Energy
William Trout has been employed at CenterPoint Energy as a Senior Security Analyst since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing security measures and ensuring the safety of operations within the organization. His expertise contributes to the company's commitment to maintaining a secure environment for its employees and assets.
Previous Experience in Security Analysis
Before joining CenterPoint Energy, William Trout held several positions related to security analysis and project management. He worked at SAIC as a Security Analyst and Team Lead for Base Defense & Targeting Systems in Afghanistan from 2009 to 2011. He also served as a Security Installation Integration Manager at Xator Corporation from 2020 to 2021, and as a Subject Matter Expert for Tactical Automated Security Systems at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems from 2006 to 2008.
Project Management Roles
William Trout has extensive experience in project management, particularly in the pipeline sector. He worked at TransCanada as a Project Manager for US Pipeline Maintenance Projects from 2011 to 2016 and later as Project Manager for TransCanada Pipeline from 2017 to 2019. He also held a position as Project Manager for Pipeline Inspection Services at Baker Hughes from 2008 to 2009.
Educational Background
William Trout studied at ITT Technical Institute, where he earned an Associate's degree in Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician from 1987 to 1989. He also attended Westbury from 1980 to 1984, completing his foundational education.
Career Timeline
William Trout's career spans several years and includes diverse roles in security and project management. He began his career at GE as a Scheduler and Field Team Lead for Pipeline Inspection from 1995 to 2004. His subsequent positions include Account Manager at Stark Pipeline Services from 2019 to 2020 and various roles in security analysis and project management across different organizations.