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Antonio 'Tony' Hylton

@antoniotonyhylton

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Senior Technology Executive & Enterprise Sales Leader

United States

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a challenging role that leverages my expertise in technology leadership, enterprise sales, and business transformation to drive innovation and growth in the public and private sectors.

As a seasoned technology executive and enterprise sales leader, I have a proven track record of delivering results in professional services and complex sales cycles while sustaining profitability for business units. With deep leadership experience and significant proficiency leading technology initiatives for government and commercial markets, I have testified before governmental bodies on technology policy and improving broadband and public infrastructure.

My expertise spans multiple industries, including retail, government, public safety, utilities, healthcare, telecommunications, and aviation. I have delivered more than 20 enterprise-level technology implementations, each in excess of $50 million in project value, and have proven experience in both public and private sector organizations ensuring regulatory compliance in rapidly evolving markets.

I am a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (LSS-BB) and Agile Certified Scrum Master (CSM), with a strong background in strategic partnership and business development, regulatory compliance and cybersecurity solutions, enterprise IT architecture and infrastructure design, contract negotiation and sales funnel management, leadership of cross-functional teams, complex problem-solving and risk management, public sector technology strategy and funding optimization, and smart city and public safety communication systems.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Owner & Managing Director

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Broadband Technology Associates, LLC

Sep 2005 - Present (19 years 9 months)

Providing consulting services to municipalities on deploying Municipal Broadband Infrastructure, including 5G+ Wireless and Fiber Optic networks. Developed reports on integrated communications architecture and guided cities through regulatory approval for broadband networks.

Wireless Regulatory Compliance Project Management Cybersecurity Consulting Infrastructure Development

CSO Federal & State Markets

Centennial Technologies Inc.

Feb 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 2 months)

Provided strategic leadership for public sector IT services, shaping market entry strategies and establishing new service offerings. Led the company through mergers and acquisitions to ensure sustainable growth.

Public Sector Marketing Strategy Mergers And Acquisitions Services Strategic Marketing Business Development Partnership Development Growth Strategy Compliance Management

Project Lead, PMO

Broadband Technology (MBE Subcontractor)

Jan 2018 - Apr 2024 (6 years 3 months)

Oversaw project management for the O’Hare Terminal 2 BHS design and development, ensuring compliance with FAA guidelines and coordinating between contractors and government agencies.

Project Management Compliance Quality Assurance Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Risk Management

Public Sector Client Executive

Dell Technologies

Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 (11 months)

Managed partnerships with state agencies to provide cloud and cybersecurity solutions. Surpassed sales revenue targets and implemented enterprise-level IT solutions to modernize state infrastructure.

Cybersecurity Infrastructure Sales Management Partnership Development Revenue

Managing Director, Global Strategic Services

Verizon

Jan 2010 - Jan 2017 (7 years)

Managed a team focused on public sector growth, overseeing a $100 million opportunity pipeline and leading business transformation projects for public safety communications.

Public Sector Business Transformation Contract Management Compliance Management Team Management Negotiation Regulatory Compliance

Chief Information Officer (CIO)

Cook County, IL – Bureau of Technology

Jan 2007 - Sep 2010 (3 years 8 months)

Supervised departments to modernize technology infrastructure, co-authored federal grant applications, and led the Program Management Office for innovation and system consolidation.

Infrastructure Program Management Leadership Budget Management IT Modernization Electronic Health Records Strategic Planning

Senior Fellow

Center for Digital Government

Jan 2010 - Jan 2010 (0 months)

Advised on public sector IT strategy and policy, presenting at national forums on digital transformation and technology funding opportunities.

Public Sector Public Policy Digital Transformation Technology Thought Leadership Stakeholder Engagement Innovation

Chairman - Technology and Infrastructure Committee

City of Aurora, IL

Sep 2005 - Jan 2007 (1 year 4 months)

Managed technology strategy for the city, overseeing the build of the Onlight Aurora Fiber Optic network and testifying to secure broadband deployment authority.

Technology Stakeholder Engagement Infrastructure Development Community Development Public Speaking Strategic Planning