Mike Williams

About Mike Williams

20+ years leading intelligence operations in the Air Force (TS/SCI w CI-Poly). Now I run AI/ML defense programs at Colvin Run Networks managing contracts from R&D to delivery for Navy, Air Force, and the broader DoW.I use AI to manage AI programs. Built my own automation stack: Node.js scripts, API integrations, automated reporting pipelines to track cost, schedule, and performance across six concurrent contracts. If there\'s a manual process, it\'s on borrowed time.Background: Strategic collection ops, multi-million dollar program management, and building partnerships nobody thought would work. Turns out those skills transfer surprisingly well to translating between engineers and government customers. and knowing when to stay out of the way!I also navigate the compliance side: CMMC Level 2, CUI handling, AI tool governance, and SSP documentation. I understand the constraints of operating in GCC High and classified-adjacent environments because I\'ve had to solve those problems on active contracts.On the BD side: capability talking papers, proposal structuring, and new contract pursuit with Navy and Air Force customers.Tools I actually use: Claude Code, Linear, GitHub, n8n, Slack, Node.js, Gemini.

Experience

1. Program Manager

   Colvin Run Networks, Inc

   Sep 2024 — Present · Dayton, OH, US

   Program Manager responsible for execution of six concurrent DoD contracts across Navy and Air Force customers including NAVWAR and AFRL- Manage cost, schedule, and performance across contracts covering AI-enabled GPS-denied navigation with multi-sensor fusion and MACH-TB integration, multi-cloud AI/ML deployment platform closing the last-mile gap between Navy cloud infrastructure and operational capability, AI-assisted CDRL generation, Navy documentation retrieval, Air Force operational intelligence analytics, and Navy combat system resilience- Coordinate subcontractor relationships across a distributed partner network spanning large defense primes, specialized subcontractors, and university/applied research organizations- Serve as Facility Security Officer (FSO), managing personnel security, clearance sponsorship, and CMMC compliance requirements for the organization- Built and operate a personal automation stack using Node.js, Linear API, Slack webhooks, and n8n for program reporting and workflow automation- Navigate CMMC Level 2 compliance requirements including AI tool governance, CUI handling protocols, and SSP documentation- Support business development activities including capability talking papers, OTA proposal structuring, and new contract pursuit with Navy and Air Force customers

Education

• Leibniz Universität Hannover

  German Studies

• University of Oklahoma

  Master's degree, Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

  2006 — 2009

• Texas State University

  Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government

  1999 — 2003