Kristen Schlautman
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Project Management
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2005 : 2008
Bachelor of Science - BS
Computer Management and Information Systems
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
2000 : 2003
2021 : Present
AT&T
Director-Cybersecurity
Responsibilities included leading a DevSecOps team of Developers, Testers, and Operations, for the authentication and authorization system for enterprise users. Key contributions include automating deployments, application performance testing and improvement, supporting major revenue-generating events flawlessly, improving mission critical system availability, implementing multi-factor authentication, embracing the Agile development methodology, creating useful and timely client communications, and keeping the system up to date on patching, fix packs, and proactive vulnerability identification and resolution.
2018 : 2021
AT&T
Director of Information Technology
Served as the Director over a Program and Project Management team for strategic programs and projects. Key contributions in this role included serving as an integral leader for a $100M portfolio delivering Identity and Access Management capabilities, implementing the limited bandwidth connection between AT&T and IBM Watson to engage in machine learning, and successfully migrating ~32k users from multiple, disparate tools to a cloud-enabled, end-to-end platform solution with seamless integration and reduced complexity
2014 : 2018
AT&T
Director Program Management
Supported the Assistant Vice President of IT Project and Program Management in a Chief of Staff role by focusing on improving organizational processes and leading an organization of 150+ employees with an annual budget of $45 million. Developed critical communications under tight deadlines to our external clients and internal teams to share the status of the organization, industry, and key deliveries within the organization.
Served as the leader of the API Transformation Program to enable the Target State Architecture and encourage clients to consume APIs to reduce costs through reuse, increase efficiencies, and create new revenue streams. Provided leadership and structure through establishing communications and monthly status reports to the Senior Executive Leadership team. Evangelized the API Transformation to all of IT by presenting live API Boot Camps across the country and developing role-based training.
As an Oversight Manager/Program Manager, regained client confidence in my organization by establishing credibility and cross-team collaboration on high visibility programs by promoting organization, cooperative goals, accountability, and trust. Provided clear and concise daily status updates to leadership allowing them to make strategic decisions as it pertained to the program.
2010 : 2014
AT&T
Chief of Staff
Strengthened others by daily mentoring and coaching, identifying opportunities for excellence and innovation. Managed a team of 10 Project Managers, improving their productivity and contribution by upgrading training and providing daily guidance and leadership where needed. Maximized resource utilization and effectiveness by performing detailed resource forecasting and skill-focused assignment.
2005 : 2010
AT&T
Team Lead
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Analytical Skills, Budget Management, Business Knowledge, Client Relations, Coaching, Communication, Conflict Management, Constructive Feedback, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Cybersecurity, DevOps, Enterprise Solution Design, HR Policies, Identity and Access Management (IAM), Information Security Management, Information Technology, IT Audit, IT Documentation, IT Infrastructure Management, Operational Planning, Operations Management, Organizational Leadership, Performance Reviews, Presentations, Program Management, Project Management, Project Status Reporting, Risk Analytics, Scaled Agile Framework, Soft Skills, Strategic Communications, Team Building, Team Leadership, Team Motivation, Threat Management, Vulnerability Assessment