oxyGEN Responsibilities:

As the Atlanta Chapter President, I steer the ship of day-to-day operations, ensuring our chapter thrives as a vibrant hub for AT&T's young professionals. At the local level, I shape our strategic direction for our chapter, strive to foster a dynamic community, and work to amplify our brand's presence here at our company's headquarters. From orchestrating engaging events that spark innovation and connection among members, to leading fundraising initiatives for our scholarship fund, I do my best to steer the rest of the Atlanta leadership team in the right direction. One of my favorite parts of my role is overseeing the rest of the Atlanta local board and meeting new people within and outside of the company. 

Day-to-Day: Lead Marketing Manager, AT&T Prepaid Portfolio 

Vardan here. Pronounced like garden but with a v. I am a lead marketing manager at Cricket Wireless and my primary responsibility is the merchandising marketing budget and communication. Throughout my almost 15-year career I have held roles and excelled in inventory management, retail, quality management, sales operations, business management and now marketing. I have a Masters degree from Texas A&M University in Ag Economics and have graduated from AT&T management development program (MDP) in 2023. I am passionate about new technology, efficiency and leadership.    

I am married to my wonderful wife Leticia and we have two amazing kids: Iza and Alex. We rescued our boxer mix pup Gigi 3 years ago and she’s a delight. We are all soccer lovers and spend quite a bit of time on soccer fields. I speak 3 languages and enjoy learning all I can about AI. My goal is to lead AI deployment and utilization within organizations. ​

Quotes I live by:

 "Do or do not, there is no try.” “Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.”

 

Day-to-Day: TDP Network Engineer 

Hi everyone, my name is Hamza Farooq, I’m an ambitious computer science graduate from Georgia State University​and I’m located in Atlanta, GA. I chose to study computer science because I always believed that technology can have such a positive impact on our daily lives and businesses this led to me to some exciting internship opportunities with NCR as a ML/AI Data Intern and UPS as a Buildings and Systems Engineering Intern, and now I’m currently working with AT&T as a Network Engineer within the Technology Development Program.

Outside of work some of the thing I like to do include volunteering with different organizations throughout my community, spending time with my family & friends, boxing, playing/watching sports & video games and listening to music.​

Quotes I live by:

 "Strive for greatness.”

Day-to-Day: Lead Tech Vendor Manager 

My name is Giselle Brizuela, and I am based in Atlanta, GA. I joined AT&T in 2024 and work as a Lead Tech Vendor Manager in the Technology Services business unit, supporting our strategic vendors within IT infrastructure services. I manage our vendors and contracts by ensuring vendor compliance, service level adherence, and completion of contract deliverables, as well as by working alongside our Business, Global Supply Chain, and Legal teams on required contract negotiation activities and other sourcing events. I am passionate about education and mentorship, and for the last 5 years I have volunteered with my alma mater’s mentorship program to mentor undergrad students seeking guidance with interview skills, job search, networking, resume writing, professional goal setting, and more.

When I’m not at work, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, playing with my black lab, reading, traveling, hiking, concerts & musicals, cooking, watching movies, and gardening.​

Quotes I live by:

 "Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.”

Day-to-Day: Senior Specialist, Technology Development Program Engineer

Hello my name is Glen George, I am an individual passionate about ideation and innovation. Hoping to make an impact for whatever project I am a part of, and to find new ways to efficiently reach whatever goals we have. I always stay curious and am willing to learn in order to adapt quickly to whatever situation I am placed in. I love music, travel, sports, and meeting new people. I am excited to go through this journey here at AT&T and am excited to accomplish lots with my fellow peers. Send me a message on Teams, would love to connect! ​

Quotes I live by:

 "We fear the future, because we are wasting today.”

oxyGEN Responsibilities: Director of Learning & Development 

Kate Hill serves as the Director of Learning & Development, where she plays a key role in designing and implementing initiatives that promote professional growth, leadership development, and career advancement. In this capacity, Kate develops customized workshops, facilitates mentorship programs, and curates resources that foster an inclusive environment supporting lifelong learning and skill-building.

Day-to-Day: Lead Network Technology Support

Kate oversees complex technical workflows, manages capacity and forecasting, and ensures the seamless delivery of critical initiatives. Her expertise drives cross-functional collaboration, delivering results that align with strategic business objectives. Kate holds a doctorate in business, which enables her to apply a research-driven approach to her work in learning and development. Outside of her professional responsibilities, she is passionate about philanthropy and strives to leverage research to create impactful programs that empower working professionals. Kate’s commitment to community engagement directly influences her role at oxyGEN, where she aims to inspire innovation, mentorship, and inclusion.

Quotes I live by:

 "The capacity to learn is a gift; the ability to learn is a skill; the willingness to learn is a choice." – Brian Herbert.