Dr. Branden R. Williams has over twenty years of experience in business, technology, and information security as a consultant, leader, and an executive. Dr. Williams co-founded two technology services companies early in his career, the second with an incubator investor based in Dallas. His specialty is navigating complex landscapes—be it compliance, security, technology, or business—and finding innovative solutions that propel companies forward while reducing risk. He complements his consulting experience with practitioner experiences operating IT and IS tools. He’s held several executive roles in the industry, and served on both the PCICo and EMVCo boards. He has written six books on PCI Compliance, and his blog and other publications can be found at his website. In his spare time, you will find him flying airplanes, manning a barbecue pit, or spending time with his family.