Jennifer Biry
Senior Vice President, Finance, AT&T Services, Inc
AT&T
Milestones
My road in life has been direct.
Leading a project while I was new to the industry gave me a good understanding of company processes.
I was one of the youngest members of the team that led AT&T’s merger with BellSouth and Cingular.
As VP & GM for two of AT&T’s markets, I found my passion for running large teams.
Education
High School
Career
Senior Vice President, Finance, AT&T Services, Inc
I’m the chief financial officer of AT&T Technology and Operations.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Business
Technology
Problem Solving
Day to Day
I start the day with coffee. As soon as I sit at my desk, I read the front page of the Wall Street Journal and look through my calendar so I can prepare. I typically have a lot of meetings throughout the day. A great day is any day I’m able to solve a problem and lift up one of my teammates / peers. On a tough day, my enthusiasm about how technology can help solve many problems is what keeps me going. I end most of my days the same way - wrap up projects & emails and plan ahead for the next day.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for middle school students
While it’s not exactly what I do today, my lifelong interest in business began as a child. I used to help my grandmother sell produce and count coins at her vegetable stand. That’s how I learned to count and became fascinated with pricing and profit. I also began my own babysitting service when I was 12 years old. The skills I gained through those early experiences — and the pride I felt at becoming more independent — helped shape my career as an adult.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"A young woman couldn’t succeed in sales."
Challenges I Overcame
First-Generation College Student
