Rob Williams is the director of global technology operations working with a Fortune 1000 manufacturing company. Williams has also worked as an independent consultant for the last 15 years, focusing on creating and maintaining system architectures to support health care. His information technology career started after 10 years in the Marine Corps. As a member of the Association of IT Professionals and board member of the West Michigan NT User Group Association, Williams enjoys learning from others as well as sharing his skills and expertise. He resides in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife Patti and children. In his free time, Williams enjoys road biking, swimming and has even completed an Iron Man triathlon.