Andrew (Andy) Foerstner is a senior technology executive and General Manager at AT&T who specializes in designing and delivering secure, intelligent networking architectures at enterprise scale. With more than 25 years of experience spanning networking, cybersecurity, cloud integration, and emerging technologies, he leads product strategy and development that helps organizations modernize complex, distributed IT environments.

Andy’s work focuses on:
Edge, SASE, SSE, SD-WAN, AI-driven networking, and cloud-native platforms
Large-scale transformation from legacy infrastructure to software-defined, cloud-first architectures
Next-generation networking, edge computing, virtualization, and AI-assisted automation
Balancing performance, security, resiliency, and cost efficiency in enterprise environments

Andy is known for turning complex technical concepts into clear, decision-ready frameworks for senior leaders. He regularly presents to C-suite executives, boards, industry analysts, and technical leadership teams, helping align business, security, and engineering stakeholders. His communication style combines architectural depth with practical insight, supporting faster adoption and more informed decision-making.

A collaborative and disciplined leader, Andy builds high-performing teams that execute with precision and purpose. Outside the office, he is a six-time Ironman finisher and All World Athlete—an accomplishment that reflects the endurance, focus, and resilience he brings to leadership and executive speaking engagements.