Baliyat Johnson

Baliyat Johnson, PMP, is a Senior Program Manager in Security Operations at Optiv, responsible for overseeing key client projects across the Advanced Fusion Center, leading project managers, and driving business development. Prior to this role, Baliyat served as a Security Advisor at Optiv, focusing on comprehensive cyber security solutions. Previous experience includes a tenure at AT&T from 2013 to 2020, where Baliyat held various roles such as Program Manager in Service Delivery and Implementation, managing cross-functional teams and complex projects. Earlier positions include Project Manager at MTN, contributing to the design of project management frameworks and overseeing substantial infrastructure projects, as well as roles in consulting and system support. Baliyat holds a Master of Science in Information Technology Security Management from Colorado Technical University and a Master of Science in Managing Information Technology from The University of Salford.