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Ken Bolton Jr
Technical Program Manager, AT&T
Location: Melbourne, FL United States
Joined: Mar 24th, 2026

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With a solid background in cybersecurity and a proven track record of building, assessing and protecting organizations from digital threats, I am excited about the opportunity to contribute my skills and ability to your team.

My commitment to staying updated with the latest industry trends and threats ensures that I am well-prepared to address evolving security challenges. I have honed my abilities in identifying vulnerabilities, mitigating risks, and developing robust security strategies. I am highly skilled in a range of cybersecurity tools and technologies and am committed to staying updated with the latest industry trends and threats.

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http://linkedin.com/in/kboltonjr

Education (request update)

Howard University class of 1990

Undergrad Major: Business Information Systems

Campus Organization:

Alpha Phi Alpha

Capital Univ class of 0

Grad Major: Information Technology

Experience

I currently work with AT&T as Technical Program Manager
I have 18 years of experience working in the Information Technology industry.

Technical Program Manager | AT&T
From May 2008 to May 2024 • 16 year(s)
Ensured security and privacy of entrusted systems, coordinated IT risk management activities, and served as the go-to person for security queries and requirements. Established and maintained compliance by implementing tools and practices to continually assess system security to detect risks at an early stage and in planning and infrastructure design. � Played a key role in executing cybersecurity strategies, implementing plans, monitoring progress, and overseeing project portfolios. � Collaborated across various AT&T teams and departments, fostering seamless communication with all levels of management to drive project success. � Partnered with senior management to manage metrics and assess the security posture of internal systems pre-launch to minimize vulnerabilities upon deployment. � Facilitated internal collaboration sessions and provided training to the AT&T Chief Security Office (CSO) Staff on Cybersecurity and IT topics to ensure team members are up to date on relevant events. � Led teams on short and long-term projects and tasks to provide effective guidance and direction. � Cloud Security Enablement/ASTRA: Orchestrated a hybrid Agile set up to steer the development of Astra, an innovative, cloud-native Security-as-a-Service solution by serving as a Technical Program Manager. � Led disparate internal teams in both exploration and development efforts to create customized solutions. � Partnered with clients to define requirements through use cases and functional specifications. � AT&T Government Solutions: Enabled the definition and execution of client security plans, oversaw end-to-end systems and network development programs, and ensured seamless integration of security services and devices. � Facilitated collaborative relationships across departments, aligned efforts between AT&T and stakeholders, supervised vendor interactions, directed security team operations, and ensured delivery of high-quality outcomes.

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