Prior to joining DOR, he served as the Deputy Chief Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Human Services, where he provided leadership on cloud modernization, data analytics, business development and IT alignment. He previously served as the Assistant Chief Information Officer for the Georgia Department of Juvenile Justice and IT leadership in the private sector leading Software as a Service (SaaS) initiatives.

Mr. Williams’ technology experience spans various business areas in both the public and private sectors.  In those areas, he provided consulting and directed IT solutions for health and human services, risk management, finance, and the energy sector.  He is also an active participant in several organizations that promote the advancement of technology through community engagement.

Williams is a volunteer for civic organizations and a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in the Fleet Marine Force. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Auburn University and holds a Master of Information Technology.  He is a member of Atlanta Regional Commission's (ARC) Regional Leadership Institute and American Public Human Services Association (APSHA) Emerging Leaders.