Michael Williams

Michael Williams

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Securing Digital, Physical & Human Attack Surfaces Globally.Pioneering Web3/DeFi Infrastructure. Transforming Federal IT at Scale.

San FranciscoDelawareLondonSydneySwitzerlandEstonia
$440M+ Programs Directed|
Zero Breaches — 50K Endpoints|
100+ Five-Star Photography Reviews|
First Gas-Free DEX on Kadena|
500+ Global Clients|
Operations in 30+ Countries|
5.0★ Average Client Rating|
Handyman · IT · Photography · Security|
1,000+ TPS Exchange Throughput|
100% Compliance Audit Pass Rate|
5,000+ DAO Governance Members|
$440M+ Programs Directed|
Zero Breaches — 50K Endpoints|
100+ Five-Star Photography Reviews|
First Gas-Free DEX on Kadena|
500+ Global Clients|
Operations in 30+ Countries|
5.0★ Average Client Rating|
Handyman · IT · Photography · Security|
1,000+ TPS Exchange Throughput|
100% Compliance Audit Pass Rate|
5,000+ DAO Governance Members|
About

Technology Executive & Entrepreneur

Two decades of transforming organisations through innovation, cybersecurity excellence, and resilient IT service delivery.

Michael Williams — Technology Executive

20+ Years

Global Experience

I am a polymath — a technology executive, entrepreneur, professional photographer, cybersecurity leader, and hands-on problem solver with over two decades of experience spanning public service, private enterprise, and the creative arts. My career bridges complex federal government roles, global entrepreneurship, professional photography, and direct client services.

As Chief Enterprise Architect & Senior Technology Advisor, I orchestrated transformative initiatives for a premier U.S. agency — establishing enterprise CI/CD pipelines, pioneering Zero Trust Architecture, and directing a $440M IT transformation supporting 1,500+ personnel. Simultaneously, I founded and scaled Glexia into a global IT powerhouse serving 500+ clients, launched Kaddex as the first gas-free DEX on Kadena, and built a thriving professional photography practice under @glexia_media.

From architecting enterprise systems to capturing wedding moments, from drilling into concrete walls to building blockchain protocols, from drafting legal affidavits to configuring UniFi networks — I bring the same relentless attention to detail, professionalism, and commitment to excellence to everything I do. There is no challenge I won't take on.

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Cybersecurity

Zero Trust pioneer protecting 50K+ endpoints with zero breaches across 3 years.

Federal IT

Directed $440M transformation modernising mission-critical federal infrastructure.

Web3 / DeFi

Built the first gas-free DEX on Kadena — 1,000+ TPS, 5,000+ DAO members.

Entrepreneurship

Founded Glexia from scratch to 500+ clients, $10M+ revenue, 95% retention.

Services

What I Can Do For You

From enterprise architecture to wedding photography, from blockchain protocols to hanging shelves — a truly comprehensive skill set with no challenge too big or too small.

Technology Consulting

Enterprise IT strategy, cloud migration, network setup, cybersecurity, and digital transformation for businesses of all sizes.

  • Network Architecture & UniFi Setup
  • Cloud Migration (AWS/Azure/GCP)
  • Microsoft 365 Deployment
  • Website Development & Hosting
  • IT Infrastructure Audits
  • Internet Speed Optimization

Cybersecurity

From personal device security to enterprise Zero Trust architecture — protecting digital assets at every scale.

  • Virus Removal & Antivirus Setup
  • Network Security Hardening
  • Zero Trust Architecture
  • Penetration Testing
  • Physical Security Consulting
  • HIPAA/GDPR Compliance

Photography & Videography

Professional visual storytelling for weddings, corporate events, live performances, portraits, and commercial projects.

  • Wedding Photography
  • Corporate & Product Events
  • Live Music & Festival Coverage
  • Portrait & Headshot Sessions
  • Video Production & Editing
  • Same-Day Photo Delivery

Handyman & Installation

Expert hands-on services with professional-grade tools — from TV mounting to concrete drilling to furniture assembly.

  • TV & Display Wall Mounting
  • Curtain & Blind Installation
  • Shelf & Cabinet Building
  • Concrete & Masonry Drilling
  • Furniture Assembly
  • Mirror & Art Hanging

Web3 & Blockchain

Decentralized exchange development, DAO governance, smart contract auditing, and blockchain infrastructure consulting.

  • DEX Development
  • DAO Governance Design
  • Smart Contract Auditing
  • Cross-Chain Integration
  • Tokenomics Strategy
  • Web3 Infrastructure

Legal & Document Services

Professional document preparation, affidavit drafting, and administrative support with attention to detail and urgency.

  • Affidavit Preparation
  • Document Drafting & Review
  • Express Lodgement Services
  • Property Inspection Reports
  • Administrative Support
  • Notarization Coordination
Experience

Career Journey

Two decades of leadership across federal government, cybersecurity, Web3, and global IT consulting.

Glexia

Founder

22+ years
January 2004 – PresentSan Francisco, California

Built a full-service IT consulting and security firm delivering holistic technology solutions across North America, APAC & EMEA.

  • Scaled from solo startup to 50+ person global operation
  • Organic growth to 500+ SMB clients through referrals
  • Generated $10M+ annual revenue with 95% client retention
  • Comprehensive services: Managed IT, DevOps, AI, VoIP, custom development
  • Cloud migrations reducing infrastructure costs by 35% average

Glexia Media

Professional Photographer & Creative Director

3+ years
January 2023 – PresentSydney, New South Wales, Australia

Professional photography and videography practice covering weddings, corporate events, live performances, portraits, and commercial shoots. Operating under @glexia_media with 100+ five-star reviews.

  • 200+ events photographed including weddings, corporate events, and festivals
  • 100+ five-star client reviews with zero negative feedback
  • Wedding photography capturing candid and posed moments
  • Corporate event coverage for Melbourne Cup, product launches, and galas
  • Live performance and festival photography and videography

Dwelty

Executive Director

16+ years
January 2010 – PresentSydney, New South Wales, Australia

Executive leadership driving strategic operations, property technology innovation, and business development across the Asia-Pacific region.

  • APAC regional operations and strategic partnerships
  • Cross-border technology consulting and advisory
  • Business development across Australia and Southeast Asia
  • Property technology and digital transformation initiatives

US Federal Government

Chief Enterprise Architect & Senior Technology Advisor

13+ years
May 2011 – August 2024Washington, District of Columbia

Led a portfolio of large-scale, mission-critical programs modernising federal infrastructure while exceeding the strictest compliance mandates.

  • Directed $440M transformation program supporting 1,500+ personnel
  • Integrated DevOps pipelines across 50+ applications
  • Reduced release cycles by 50% while improving code quality by 35%
  • Engineered agency-wide Zero Trust Architecture (FedRAMP/NIST)
  • Protected 4,500+ private sector institutions' sensitive data

Glexia Security Services

Managing Director

4+ years
May 2021 – PresentLondon, United Kingdom

Leading a globally distributed team of 150+ security architects, red-team operators, former military/LEOs, and compliance experts protecting organisations across 30+ countries.

  • 24x7 Security Operations Centre monitoring 1M+ events daily
  • AI-driven threat hunting with ML-powered anomaly detection
  • 2,500+ vulnerabilities identified and remediated
  • 100% audit pass rate (ISO 27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, PCI-DSS, NIST)
  • Zero-trust architecture across 50K endpoints — zero breaches in 3 years

Kaddex

Managing Director

5+ years
January 2021 – PresentBaar, Zug, Switzerland

Helming strategy and development of Web3 and blockchain products as the premier gas-free DEX on the Kadena network.

  • Launched Kaddex: first gas-free DEX on Kadena — zero transaction fees
  • Solved the blockchain trilemma: security, scalability, and decentralisation
  • Built highly scalable exchange processing 1,000+ TPS
  • Completed 3 external audits with zero critical vulnerabilities
  • Pioneered DAO governance model with 5,000+ voting members
Ventures

Companies & Initiatives

Building and leading organisations that solve complex technology challenges across cybersecurity, Web3, and enterprise IT.

Glexia

Full-Service IT Consulting & Security

Est. 2004Active · 22 Years

A trusted global IT powerhouse empowering 500+ businesses worldwide with tailored technology solutions — from managed IT and cloud migration to AI integration and custom development.

500+
Clients
$10M+
Revenue
95%
Retention
40%
YoY Growth
Managed IT SupportCloud MigrationCybersecurityCustom DevelopmentAI IntegrationVoIP Systems
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Kaddex

The Future of Web3 & DeFi

Est. 2021Active · 5 Years

The premier gas-free decentralized exchange on the Kadena network. Pioneering Web3 infrastructure with enterprise-grade security, DAO governance, and cross-chain interoperability.

1,000+
TPS
5,000+
DAO Members
$10M+
Liquidity
99.9%
Uptime
Gas-Free DEXDAO GovernanceCross-Chain BridgesStaking SolutionsX-WalletSubtraqt Platform
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Glexia Security Services

Global Cybersecurity Operations

Est. 2021Active · 4 Years

A globally distributed security force of 150+ experts protecting government agencies, healthcare systems, law firms, and financial institutions across 30+ countries.

150+
Team
30+
Countries
50K
Endpoints
0
Breaches
Red Team OperationsSOC MonitoringZero Trust ArchitectureCompliance AuditingIncident ResponsePhysical Security
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Glexia Media

Professional Photography & Videography

Est. 2023Active · 100+ Reviews

Professional photography and videography practice delivering stunning visual content for weddings, corporate events, festivals, portraits, and commercial shoots across Sydney and beyond.

100+
Reviews
5.0★
Rating
200+
Events
150+
Clients
Wedding PhotographyCorporate EventsLive PerformancesPortrait SessionsVideo ProductionCommercial Shoots
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Dwelty

Strategic Executive Operations

Est. 2010Active · 16 Years

Executive leadership driving strategic operations, property technology innovation, and business development across the Asia-Pacific region from Sydney, Australia.

16+
Years
APAC
Region
Sydney
Base
Strategy
Focus
Executive AdvisoryAPAC OperationsStrategic PartnershipsBusiness DevelopmentPropTech Innovation
Expertise

Skills & Capabilities

Deep technical expertise spanning cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, Web3, enterprise architecture, compliance, and executive leadership.

Cybersecurity

9 core competencies

Zero Trust Architecture
Red Team Operations
Penetration Testing
SIEM / SOAR
Incident Response
Threat Hunting
SOC Operations
Physical Security
Social Engineering

Cybersecurity

9 skills

Cloud & DevOps

9 skills

Web3 & Blockchain

9 skills

Photography & Media

9 skills

Enterprise Architecture

9 skills

Hands-On Technical

9 skills

Compliance & Governance

9 skills

Leadership & Strategy

9 skills

Technology

Tools & Platforms

The technologies, platforms, and frameworks powering our operations across cybersecurity, cloud, Web3, and enterprise architecture.

Cloud & Infrastructure

AWSAWS
AZMicrosoft Azure
GCPGoogle Cloud
K8sKubernetes
DKRDocker
TFTerraform

Security & Compliance

CSCrowdStrike
SPKSplunk SIEM
PAPalo Alto
NESNessus
BSPBurp Suite
WSWireshark

Web3 & Blockchain

KDAKadena / Pact
SOLSolidity
ETHEthereum
LNKChainlink
IPFSIPFS
HHHardhat

Development & DevOps

TSTypeScript
RCTReact / Next.js
NODNode.js
PYPython
GHAGitHub Actions
JNKJenkins

Data & AI

PGPostgreSQL
ESElasticsearch
GRFGrafana
DDDatadog
AIOpenAI / LLMs
KFKApache Kafka

Governance & Frameworks

TGFTOGAF
NSTNIST 800-53
FRPFedRAMP
ISOISO 27001
SAFSAFe / Agile
ITLITIL
Impact

Measurable Results

Quantifiable outcomes across cybersecurity, federal IT modernization, Web3 infrastructure, and global consulting.

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Breaches (50K Endpoints)
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DAO Members
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Security Professionals
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5-Star Client Reviews
Client Reviews

100+ Five-Star Reviews

Real feedback from real clients across photography, IT consulting, cybersecurity, handyman services, and more. Every review is genuine and verified on Airtasker.

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Negative Reviews
James S.

James S.

1 year ago

Michael is an absolute genius. Look no further for your computer security, information technology, and general handyman needs. He's able to literally do anything. A++++

IT Analysis & Setup
MS

Mervat S.

1 week ago

Thank you for capturing the essence of my daughter's wedding. Photos were candid and true to the love that was shared with 2 wonderful families.

Wedding Photography
VM

Victoria M.

2 months ago

No brainer — hire him.

Photography
Christina L.

Christina L.

2 months ago

Best experience on Airtasker to date. Michael was friendly, professional and extremely helpful. He did a whole bunch of handiwork in just a couple of hours. His hourly rate was fair and transparent.

Handyman Services
Amanda R.

Amanda R.

2 months ago

Absolutely thrilled that I connected with Michael on this task, he legitimately saved the day. A million thanks!

Private Security
Danielle P.

Danielle P.

2 months ago

Thanks Michael for the extra attention to detail and for fixing up a few issues in addition to the job you were assigned. It was a pleasure dealing with you.

Fence Installation

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Philosophy

How I Work

Six principles that guide every engagement, every architecture, and every team I lead.

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Security First

Every system, every architecture, every decision starts with security. Zero Trust is not a buzzword — it is the foundation.

02

Innovation Driven

From gas-free DEX protocols to AI-powered threat hunting, we push the boundaries of what technology can achieve.

03

Results Oriented

Measurable outcomes over theoretical frameworks. Every engagement is tied to KPIs that move the needle.

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Partnership Model

We embed with your team, not above it. Long-term relationships built on trust, transparency, and shared success.

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Full-Stack Thinking

From infrastructure to application layer, from compliance to culture — we address the complete technology landscape.

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Scale Ready

Architectures designed for 10x growth. Whether 50 users or 50,000 endpoints, our solutions scale with you.

Global Presence

Worldwide Operations

Incorporated entities and operations across the United States, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Estonia, and Australia.

Glexia HQ · Kaddex LLC · Federal Government
Kaddex Ltd · Glexia Security Services
KaddexDAO Association
Kaddex Pty Ltd · Dwelty
Kaddex OÜ — EU Operations

San Francisco

United States

Glexia — Global Headquarters

Glexia

Middletown, Delaware

United States

Kaddex, LLC — US Headquarters

Kaddex

Washington, D.C.

United States

Federal Government — Chief Enterprise Architect

US Federal Government

Poole, Dorset

United Kingdom

Kaddex Ltd & Glexia Security Services

KaddexGlexia Security Services

Baar, Zug

Switzerland

KaddexDAO Association — DAO Governance HQ

Kaddex

Tallinn

Estonia

Kaddex OÜ — EU Operations

Kaddex

Elizabeth Bay, Sydney

Australia

Kaddex Pty Ltd, Dwelty & Glexia Media

KaddexDweltyGlexia Media
Recognition

Trusted by Industry Leaders

Strategic partnerships with the world's leading technology companies and trusted by executives across government, finance, healthcare, and legal sectors.

Michael transformed our entire security posture. His Zero Trust implementation across 50,000 endpoints resulted in zero breaches over three years — an extraordinary achievement.

Chief Information Security Officer

Fortune 500 Financial Institution

The $440M federal IT modernization program Michael directed was the most ambitious and successful transformation I've witnessed in my 25 years of government service.

Senior Technology Director

US Federal Agency

Glexia's managed IT services and cloud migration saved us 35% on infrastructure costs while dramatically improving our uptime. Michael's team is exceptional.

VP of Technology

Healthcare Organisation

Kaddex solved what many thought impossible — a truly gas-free DEX with enterprise-grade security. Michael's vision for decentralised finance is years ahead of the industry.

Blockchain Ecosystem Lead

Kadena Network Partner

The Tiger Team response model Michael built at Glexia Security Services is remarkable — sub-2-hour response times with a 98% client retention rate speaks for itself.

Managing Partner

AmLaw 100 Law Firm

Michael's HIPAA security programme for our hospital prevented an estimated $7M in potential breach costs. His team's expertise in healthcare cybersecurity is unmatched.

Chief Medical Information Officer

300-Bed Regional Hospital

Strategic Technology Partners

Microsoft
Amazon Web Services
Google Cloud
Kadena
Dataprobe
Contact

Let's Connect

Whether you're looking for cybersecurity expertise, Web3 consultation, or enterprise technology leadership — I'd love to hear from you.

Get in Touch

Available for executive advisory, technology consulting, cybersecurity engagements, and strategic partnerships worldwide.

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