What’s in store for military veterans after they complete their service? We reached out to our very own veterans who make #LifeAtATT a great place to work to squash the many preconceived notions out there. Their stories reflect how military experience served as a guide for their career journeys, how their personal lives have evolved, and include advice for fellow veterans preparing to take the next step.

See what they’ve shared and how you can get started in growing your skills in a career with boundless opportunities.

Jason Porter

United States Army

SVP — Global Supply Chain

There are so many skills that have translated from my career with the military to my AT&T career today. Here are a few examples:

  • Leadership: The ability to motivate teams to accomplish what they may view as impossible.
  • Organization: Being prepared and having a plan in the military translates directly to planning for network maintenance, build-outs, product delivery, sales, etc.
  • Decisiveness: The need for decisiveness and decision making in difficult situations is critical to success in business, as well as in the military.

As you transition to civilian life, don’t forget that you have value immediately when you begin your career outside of the military. Never discount your strengths as a leader. Also, just like listening to a savvy Platoon Sergeant in the military, find and listen to the experts in your organization.

Soak in their years of experience and knowledge. Finally, AT&T is a great environment for veterans. Get connected with the Veterans Employee Group and with other veterans to learn from their experiences.

Robert Chang

United States Navy

Lead Project/Program Manager

I am a Senior Sales Execution Manager for Northern California and Northern Nevada markets. I have four years of professional experience in the United States military with two deployments to Iraq and Somalia. Military experience helped me gain an ability to respond aptly and confidently in stressful situations and to make calculated, logical decisions.

Kristin Knight

United States Air Force – Senior Airman

Principal-Technical Consulting Engineer

When my enlistment ended, I was hired by a network consultant firm out of New York City and placed at AT&T. I was responsible for managing onsite technicians that installed network equipment in support of data projects as well as documenting the clients’ networks.

Today I am a Principal Technical Engineer and a subject matter expert for wireless network implementations.  My time in the military helped me develop a strong work ethic and the leadership skills needed to step up and take on difficult projects to provide a solution that benefits both AT&T and our clients. Those skills have made me stand out among my peers and set me apart as someone who can be trusted to work with other businesses and organizations to get the job done with integrity regardless of the obstacles.

When I am not at work, I spend as much time as I can with my family. We sneak away as often as possible to go camping in our RV throughout the summer.  When we can’t get away, I enjoy spending time with them around the pool, grilling out and circling around our backyard firepit on chilly evenings. I also read anything I can get my hands on. Learning new things keeps me sharp and excited about the world around us.

Julio Cornejo

United States Marine Corps – Corporal

Support Center Manager

I am a manager for U-Verse and handle Hosted Virtual Desktop End User Support for three call centers along with other call center duties. Perseverance and Self Learning have taken me far in approaching new challenges, even those that are intimidating.

I’ve been an avid chef since I was a kid; I’ve tried out for cooking shows and worked in all line positions at various Chicago hotel restaurants. I also love IT and have always had a passion for tinkering with computers.

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