Security engineer · Automation builder
I'm Kenrick Williams—a platform security engineer and entrepreneur who turns manual, fragile processes into tools that teams can trust.
Who I am
My background spans threat detection, platform architecture, and enterprise security operations. The common thread is simple: I notice where work breaks down, then build a better way through it.
At Publix, I work on the security of large-scale platform infrastructure. Before that, I helped improve security operations at Global Payments and built automation for enterprise device fleets. Outside of engineering, I own and operate businesses of my own—so I care about the practical outcome, not just the technical one.
Selected work
A few examples of how I approach complicated, high-friction problems: understand the system, remove the weak point, and leave the operation stronger than I found it.
Security automation
Designed an automated workflow for deploying Microsoft Defender exclusions across entire technology sectors, replacing a slow, error-prone process of contacting users and updating devices individually.
Security intelligence
Co-created a centralized dashboard at Global Payments that brought alerts, threat intelligence, and working resources into one place while helping the team reduce false-positive noise.
Enterprise automation
Built scripts that updated devices across a Fortune 100 fleet through a controlled, repeatable workflow—turning repetitive support work into dependable infrastructure.
Credentials
B.S. in Computer Science & Cybersecurity from Columbus State University, supported by industry certifications across the platforms I use.
Open to senior security engineering roles and advisory work — let's talk ↗
Contact
I'm open to thoughtful conversations about security, automation, partnerships, and ambitious technical work.
kenrickwilliamspro@gmail.com