Venkata (Ven) Miriyala
Columbus,OH
Summary
Strategic technology executive driving fiscal accountability and enterprise resiliency through rigorous regulatory and board-level governance. Expert at bridging legacy industrial operations with digital ecosystems to achieve operational excellence and large-scale transformation. Trusted partner proven to navigate mission-critical crises and high-stakes organizational change.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Dir., Generation & Commercial Technology
American Electric Power
2024 - Current
- Led regulatory defense of a $450M+ CapEx/OpEx annual enterprise technology portfolio, serving as the primary Technology executive witness to secure rate case settlements
- Directed $50M+ CapEx/OpEx technology budget for a 25,000 MW diversified generation fleet, maintaining 99.9% operational stability to support digital foundation for New Nuclear (SMR) innovation
- Architected AI and automation strategy for Generation and Commercial Operations functions, successfully scaling RPA to optimize procurement functions while leading early-stage AI pilots for Nuclear work management
- Orchestrated the rapid technology integration of 1,800 MW of new generation capacity in 2025
Managing Director, Security/Tech Risk & Compliance
American Electric Power, AEP
2022 - 2024
- Overhauled SOX IT controls framework to heighten operational accountability, resulting in 30% year-over-year exception reduction and strengthened audit partnerships
- Transformed Cybersecurity Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) by establishing new governance frameworks and security terms, yielding 50% risk reduction across critical vendor supply chains.
- Implemented enterprise data privacy frameworks to ensure compliance with evolving regulatory mandates, fortifying data governance and mitigating organizational risk
- Enhanced NERC CIP compliance posture through rigorous control validation and process automation, ensuring regulatory alignment and safeguarding critical infrastructure protection standards
Managing Director, Enterprise Application Services
American Electric Power, AEP
2018 - 2022
- Deliver on the Enterprise application transformation program, standardizing processes, eliminating technical debt, while modernizing core technologies and reducing $10M in OpEx.
- Strategic leadership for automation and analytics platforms, driving operational efficiencies and strong data governance
- Negotiated strategic sourcing partnerships delivering ~$7M cost reduction, while implementing a scalable resource strategy to optimize organizational agility and technical talent depth
Enterprise Risk Management & Crisis Management
AEP
2017 - 2018
- Spearheaded enterprise operational risk framework incorporating standard risk measurement models to enable consistent governance and established business unit risk offices to drive stronger accountability to manage business risks.
- Institutionalized Incident Command System (ICS) across theenterprise, directing periodic simulation exercises to mature crisis response capabilities and organizational preparedness
Director, Operations & Performance Transformation
AEP
2013 - 2017
- Orchestrated continuous improvement programs across the enterprise, driving cultural transformation and realizing measurable gains in enterprise efficiency
- Directed the deployment of a Lean management system across the enterprise. Catalyzed sustainable performance gains through cross-functional optimization initiatives
Application Services Management
AEP
1999 - 2012
Technology Lead
Nationwide Financial Services
Senior Associate
New Boston Systems
Education
Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Sciences
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
NJ05.1993
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Computer Science Engineering
MALNAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING
India09.1991
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Program management
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Incident Command System
- Lean & Operational Excellence
- Change Management
- Cultural change leadership
- Agile Methodology Leadership
COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
- OHIO INVENTION LEAGUE, Board Member, 2018-Present
- SV TEMPLE OF CENTRAL OHIO, Fundraising Chair (Present), Board of Trustees 2016-2019, Chairman of the Board 2019
- OSU CENTER FOR OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE, IT Leadership Network Steering Committee, 2013-2018
- COLUMBUS CHILDREN'S THEATER, Board Member, 2010-2018
- AEP'S ASIAN AMERICAN EMPLOYEE RESOURCE GROUP, Chairperson, 2012-2015
- COLUMBUS FEDERATION OF SETTLEMENTS, IT Governance Committee, 2009-2010
Timeline
Managing Dir., Generation & Commercial Technology
American Electric Power
2024 - Current
Managing Director, Security/Tech Risk & Compliance
American Electric Power, AEP
2022 - 2024
Managing Director, Enterprise Application Services
American Electric Power, AEP
2018 - 2022
Enterprise Risk Management & Crisis Management
AEP
2017 - 2018
Director, Operations & Performance Transformation
AEP
2013 - 2017
Application Services Management
AEP
1999 - 2012
Technology Lead
Nationwide Financial Services
Senior Associate
New Boston Systems
Master of Science (M.S.) - Computer Sciences
NEW JERSEY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) - Computer Science Engineering
MALNAD COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING