Ahmed Will Williamson

About Ahmed Will Williamson

Over 30 years of Active Duty service in the United States Marine Corps including operational experience, joint and interagency exposure, and academic success, with a bias towards leadership education and professional development. A Communications and Information Systems Officer (MOS 0602) by trade, was responsible for planning, supervising the installation, and ensuring the reliable operation, maintenance and defense of complex communications networks in tactical and garrison settings. Specific experience in Information Technology (IT); Command, Control, Communications and Computer (C4) systems; Command & Control (C2) applications; computer and networking technologies; collaborative systems; cyberspace/cyber security operations; CIO policies and governance procedures; and IT portfolio management.Developed solid operational experience in support of combat and real-world contingency operations as a proficient communicator, competent Marine Expeditionary Officer and professional Joint Service Officer. These experiences prove beneficial particularly for an organization that deals with strategic planning, operational management, organizational design and leadership development. Additionally, possesses command/supervisory experience in myriad military units. Performed as a commanding officer and served on higher headquarters staffs dealing with matters and developing experiences in strategic and operational planning and management.

Experience

1. Brigadier General

   Marine Corps Recruiting

   May 1994 — Present

   U.S. Cyber Command @ Ft. Meade. MD (2022-24)Deputy Director J3 (Current Operations)Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC)@ Quantico, VA (2021-22)Director, Manpower Plans & Policy DivisionHQMC @ the Pentagon (2019-21)Military Assistant to the Assistant CommandantUSMC Officer Candidates School @ Quantico, VA (2017–19)Commanding OfficerHQMC @ the Pentagon (2016-17)Deputy Chief, Resources & Operations Division, C4 DirectorateJoint Chiefs of Staff, J6 C4 & Cyber Directorate @ the Pentagon (2014-16)Project Management Branch Chief, Deputy Directorate for Information Technology TransformationProgram Manager IT Transition, Deputy Directorate for Information Technology ServicesSecretary of Defense Corporate Fellowship Program @ Reston, VA (2013-14)Fellow to Microsoft Corp9th Communication Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force @ Camp Pendleton, CA (2011-13)Commanding OfficerU.S. Special Operations Command @ Tampa, FL (2009-11)Portal & Applications Development Branch Chief, J6 Communications Systems DirectorateIT Services Support Branch Chief, J6 Communications Systems DirectorateDirector of Communications (J6) for Joint Special Ops Task Force in Marine Expeditionary Force @ Okinawa, JP (2007-08)Staff Secretary for Commanding General MEF3d Marine Division, Marine Expeditionary Force @ Okinawa, JP (2005-07)Operations Officer, AC/S G-6 Dir of CommunicationsCommanding Officer, 3d Marine Division Comm Company9th Comm Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force @ Camp Pendleton, CA (2003-05)Commanding Officer, Support CompanyBattalion S-3 Ops OfficerU.S. Naval Academy @ Annapolis, MD Officer and Leadership Instructor15th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Ops Capable)@ Camp Pendleton, CA (1997-99)Asst S-6, Communications Officer9th Comm Battalion, I Marine Expeditionary Force @ Camp Pendleton, CA (1995-97)Wire, Satellite, Data Comm Platoon Commander

Education

• Naval Postgraduate School

  Master of Science (M.S.), Management

  1999 — 2000

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

  Seminar XXI, National Security Fellowship

  2020 — 2021

• United States Naval Academy

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Computer Science

  1990 — 1994

• Marine Corps University

  Masters Military Studies

  2008 — 2009

• Harvard Business School Executive Education

  HBS HR-Executive Suite Connection

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  Secretary of Defense Executive Education Course

  2013 — 2013