Stuart Williams ’02 is the first-named inventor on two US patents, #10,887,218 & #10,951,654. The patents increase network security and improve encryption and data obfuscation on routed networks and optical networks, respectfully. Stuart is a Principal Solutions Architect supporting the Defense and National Security Business Unit for AT&T Corporation, and based in Annandale, VA. Stuart architected the network as a service (NaaS) framework that Defense Departments are currently prototyping for their enterprise and mission networks. Stuart is also driving technical strategy to support Defense migration to 5G.