Biographies on the members of the AT&T Networking Leaders Academy
April 30, 2013 by Sam Farraj
As a cyclist and triathlete with a strong interest in emerging technology, Sam Farraj has learned to take the long view, a perspective well-suited to his leading role in AT&T’s Content Delivery Network. When a company transitions any process to the cloud, performance and security are key. As AVP, Content Delivery and Security Platforms, Sam creates strategies and develops products that help AT&T’s enterprise customers choose...
April 25, 2013 by Marianne Strobel
Ms. Strobel is responsible for the ongoing growth of AT& T's world class Global Supplier Diversity via her Channel Management, Business Development and Stakeholder Management teams. Strobel has 20 years experience in the telecommunications industry; she began her career in 1986 at Sprint, holding various sales, management and sales training roles in California and New York. In 1998, she joined Pacific Bell Internet as a Sales Director...
April 7, 2013 by Brian Lee
As Sr. Technical Architect at AT&T, Brian Lee brings a genuine passion for technology and innovation to his job, taking on the challenges of architecture design, prototyping and technical research for mission critical applications and operations. As an innovative designer of solutions, Brian is also active in innovation ideation, focusing on solutions for the connected consumer cloud. When AT&T technicians come to your house...
March 3, 2013 by Sherri Collis
As a member of the PCI Leadership Team at AT&T, Sherri Collis helps enterprise clients assess their PCI compliance and provide guidance on implementing state-of-the-art protection for their data. She’s a 20-year veteran of the IT industry and has been with AT&T for six years, since her division was VeriSign, Inc., a global security consulting practice purchased by AT&T. In her tenure with AT&T, Sherri has led a number...
February 11, 2013 by Dan Schmidt
As Executive Strategy Director at AT&T, Dan Schmidt works directly with customers, building executive relationships and communicating the value AT&T can provide through its growth services, ultimately helping them execute long-term and strategic initiatives. He also works directly with AT&T product organizations, serving as the liaison between AT&T services and customer needs. A relative outsider at AT&T, Dan started...
February 10, 2013 by Asmara Hadi
As product marketing manager for AT&T mobility business solutions, Asmara develops and leads marketing strategy, matching AT&T mobility offerings in consulting, outsourcing and development with enterprise client needs. A skilled manager, he’s adept at analyzing an organization’s critical business requirements, identifying deficiencies and potential opportunities, and leading teams to develop innovative and cost-effective...
February 7, 2013 by John Schulz
John Schulz is a Director of Sustainability Operations at AT&T, focused on embedding sustainability into AT&T’s operations, products and services while positioning Information and Communications Technology (ICT) as an important sustainability solution. John focuses on integrating sustainability into operational resource use – Energy, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, and Water – and into the services and products that AT&T...
February 4, 2013 by Andrew Biviano
Andrew Biviano is a Certified Professional in Healthcare Information and Management Systems (CPHIMS) with 13+ years’ experience developing, marketing, and implementing industry-leading solutions. He is a recognized thought-leader in utilizing technology to improve quality of care and operational efficiency. Andrew began his healthcare career in Cardiology Informatics, implementing medical imaging and reporting solutions across...
January 26, 2013 by Phil Clarke
Philip Clarke is a widely regarded expert on mobility and is Research Analyst with Nemertes Research where he researches wireless and mobility trends that affect the enterprise. Within the context of wireless and mobility, Phil advises enteprises and vendors on germane topics, writes thought leadership reports highlighting key trends and conducts primary research. Phil focuses on emerging trends, ranging from the consumerization of IT,...
