Mike Williams

Mike Williams is an experienced professional in the fields of security and compliance, currently serving as Head of Infrastructure Compliance at Stripe since September 2025. Prior to this role, Mike held various positions at Bridgewater Associates, including Senior Manager of Security Risk Management & Operations and Manager of Security Governance. Earlier experiences include leadership roles at Attentive, where Mike was Director of Information Security and Director of Corporate Security, and significant responsibilities at the U.S. Department of State as Senior Adviser and Deputy Special Envoy for Guantanamo Closure. Mike's academic background includes a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, a Bachelor’s Degree in Economics and Classical Civilizations from Boston University, along with advanced studies in Machine Learning and Software Engineering.