Full Name
Michael Abernathy
Job Title
Senior Manager, Construction
Company
Lumen Technologies
Speaker Bio
With a career spanning more than 28 years in military service and telecommunications leadership, Jason brings extensive operational, infrastructure, and people leadership experience to the Advisory Board. Jason proudly served 12 years in the United States Navy, developing a strong foundation in leadership, accountability, operational excellence, and mission-critical execution. Following military service, Jason transitioned into the telecommunications industry, where they have spent the past 16 years leading complex operations, infrastructure programs, and high-performing teams. During a 14-year career with Comcast, Jason has held multiple operations leadership roles, driving network performance, customer service excellence, workforce development, and large-scale operational initiatives. They later joined CenturyLink/Lumen, serving as a Central Office and Headend Manager for two years, overseeing critical network facilities and supporting the delivery of reliable communications infrastructure. Currently, [Name] serves as a Senior Infrastructure Manager at Lumen, where they lead strategic infrastructure projects, operational improvements, and cross-functional teams responsible for delivering critical network capabilities. Known for a collaborative leadership style and a passion for developing people, Jason is energized by building strong teams, mentoring future leaders, and successfully delivering complex projects. Their combination of military discipline, operational expertise, and telecommunications industry experience provides valuable insight and guidance in support of the Advisory Board's mission. Core Expertise Executive and Operational Leadership Telecommunications Infrastructure Network Operations and Maintenance Strategic Program and Project Management Workforce Development and Team Building Process Improvement and Operational Excellence Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management Infrastructure Planning and Deployment "I am passionate about leading people, delivering meaningful projects, and building teams that create lasting impact."
