BRETT BUNGE
Clearwater
Summary
Dynamic cybersecurity leader with a proven track record at AT&T, enhancing compliance audit scores by 40% and driving agile project leadership. Skilled in strategic planning and team management, I excel in fostering cross-team collaboration and implementing proactive security measures, ensuring robust risk management and operational excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Cybersecurity
AT&T
01.2017 - Current
- Led process improvement initiatives using value stream mapping and root cause analysis, resulting in a 25% reduction in workflow inefficiencies and cycle time across cross-functional teams.
- Cultivated a culture of continuous improvement by facilitating over 20 workshops and problem-solving sessions, increasing team engagement scores by 30%, and accelerating change adoption.
- Collaborated with senior leadership and stakeholders during strategic planning for product releases, contributing to a 15% increase in on-time delivery and alignment with business goals.
- Managed agile ceremonies (sprint planning, daily standups, retrospectives), and tracked deliverables in Jira and Azure DevOps, improving sprint completion rates by 20%, and enhancing team velocity.
Senior Analyst - Corporate Security
AT&T
01.2000 - 01.2017
- Established and enforced comprehensive security policies, procedures, and standards, resulting in a 40% improvement in compliance audit scores and adherence to industry regulations (e.g., HIPAA, PCI-DSS).
- Monitored and analyzed network traffic and system logs, detecting and responding to an average of 15+ security incidents per quarter, reducing response time by 25% through automation tools.
- Implemented proactive cybersecurity measures, including next-gen firewalls, antivirus platforms, and IDS/IPS, reducing successful intrusion attempts by 60% year-over-year.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to create disaster recovery and business continuity plans, ensuring 99.9% system uptime, and rapid restoration capabilities during outages or cyber threats.
New Store Setup
Kohl's Corporation
- Conducted comprehensive site selection and location analysis for new store openings, resulting in a 20% improvement in foot traffic and market alignment across multiple regions.
- Secured all necessary permits and approvals in coordination with local authorities, reducing project delays by 30%, and ensuring full regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw end-to-end store build-outs, including the installation of POS systems, cash wraps, surveillance systems, fixtures, and lighting, delivering 100% of projects on time and within budget.
- Led and coordinated cross-functional teams of contractors and vendors, achieving store launch readiness 15% faster than projected timelines, while maintaining high standards for quality and safety.
Education
High School Diploma -
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WISkills
- Supervision and leadership
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication
- Task prioritization
- Positive attitude
- Customer service
- Problem resolution
- Client relations
- Team management
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Agile project leadership
- Strategic planning
- System administration (Linux and Windows)
- Cross-team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Root cause analysis
- Disaster recovery planning
- Regulatory compliance auditing
- Lean Six Sigma improvement
- Threat detection and response
Other Relevant Experience
Kohl's Corporation, Involved in the site selection and planning, consisting of Location Analysis, Permits and Approvals, and store design. Handled new store build-out and construction, consisting of installing POS, cash registers, security systems, fixtures, fitting rooms, and lighting. Managed a team of contractors to achieve the company goals during these setups.
Timeline
Lead Cybersecurity
AT&T
01.2017 - Current
Senior Analyst - Corporate Security
AT&T
01.2000 - 01.2017
New Store Setup
Kohl's Corporation
High School Diploma -
University of Wisconsin - Whitewater