Matthew Walsh is a highly successful telecommunications professional who brings leadership experience in managing multiple complex programs simultaneously for AT&T. He offers over 20 years of demonstrated successful organizational leadership in both traditional and emerging markets, providing support for over 4M subscribers. His experience within AT&T cover enterprise, public sector and consumer categories positioning him well to understand the entire carrier perspective. In 2017, and at the time of the AT&T FirstNet launch, Matt was responsible for the IOT strategy for FirstNet launching the Embedded program which led to driving adoption of FirstNet with several key public safety providers..

He has been promoted through multiple roles since joining AT&T and today he leads the development of the First Responder Network (FirstNet) and NG 9-1-1 Product organizations acting in the role of Area Vice President (AVP), Product Development. Responsibilities include:

Advancing Mission Critical Service Development Public Safety 5G Implementation Public Safety Grade Devices IoT Application Development Disaster Recovery and Continuity of Operations Solutions (DR/COOP) Cybersecurity Mobile Field Solutions

A telecommunications leader, he is recognized for his work leading multiple teams on highly complex programs including strategy development to advance the design and implementation of Mission Critical Services (MCS) on the FirstNet Platform.

Serving as the AVP for FirstNet Product Development at AT&T, Matthew plays a major role in the evolution and technology innovation of the FirstNet enterprise. During his time in this role, he has maintained AT&T’s commitment to keeping FirstNet as the premier public safety telecommunications platform – ensuring our nation’s first responder community has the best in class tools and communication services. His work ensures the public safety and first responder communities have access to vital mission critical information, data, and applications when they are needed – during times of emergency and national disasters.