George Malkasian

Marine Corps Strategy Lead

AT&T

George Malkasian is the Marine Corps Strategy Lead for AT&T’s Public Sector’s Department of
War team. He is responsible for assessing Department of the Navy policies and strategies for
connectivity requirements for edge computing for the warfighter, Installation force protection,
First Responder communication, and aligning AT&T capabilities to support.
Prior to his current position, Mr. Malkasian served 29 years as a Communications Officer in the
United States Marine Corps, retiring as a Colonel. He held numerous billets throughout the
Fleet Marine Force, including several Marine Expeditionary Unit deployments, Command tours,
as well as serving in the Supporting Establishment, Headquarters Marine Corps, and U.S. Cyber
Command.
His extensive experience in senior strategy and policy positions, building and leading teams to
deliver Information Technology, cyberspace operations, and operational communication
planning have made him an acknowledged leader on DON communication matters.
Mr. Malkasian earned a bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Arizona and a
master’s degree in Strategic Studies from the Army War College. He is a member of AFCEA
NOVA and has spoken on several panels and industry events representing Marine Corps
interests in tactical communications.

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