William Trost

William Trost is an Expert Member of Technical Staff at AT&T, possessing over 25 years of software development experience with a focus on cloud computing and data security. Currently, William is developing neural networks for AI applications aimed at cyber attack identification and mitigation, while also engaging in pre-PhD research on quantum computing at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, specifically studying lattice-based cryptography. William's educational background includes a Master’s in Computer Science with an emphasis on cybersecurity and a Bachelor’s in Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, along with a professional certificate in Quantum Computing from MIT xPRO.