MIRRIAM WILLIAMS
Portland
Summary
Compliance and governance leader with 10+ years of experience developing and managing compliance programs, enterprise risk management initiatives, audit readiness efforts, and governance frameworks across technology, healthcare, and regulated industries. Proven expertise in regulatory compliance, internal controls, risk assessments, policy development, audit support, and operational governance. Experienced in leading cross-functional compliance initiatives, strengthening control environments, and partnering with executive leadership to mitigate risk and improve organizational compliance maturity.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI & Privacy Governance Advisor
PrivacyMatrix AI (PMAI)
02.2026 - Current
- Advise executive leadership on governance frameworks, AI compliance, regulatory requirements, and risk management strategies.
- Support development of AI governance methodologies aligned with evolving regulatory expectations.
- Assist with development of compliance frameworks, governance controls, and risk management processes.
- Provide guidance regarding NIST AI RMF, privacy regulations, and emerging governance obligations.
Security & Privacy Manager (DPO)
Absolute Software
12.2022 - Current
- Lead enterprise compliance, privacy, and governance initiatives supporting operations across 7+ countries.
- Develop and maintain governance frameworks, policies, standards, and control environments supporting regulatory compliance objectives.
- Conduct compliance reviews, risk assessments, and control evaluations across business operations.
- Developed enterprise data classification standards, retention policies, and governance controls.
- Created and implemented enterprise AI Governance Compliance Program supporting responsible AI adoption and regulatory readiness.
- Perform vendor risk reviews, third-party assessments, and customer compliance questionnaire responses.
- Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to identify, assess, and mitigate compliance risks.
- Support audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and governance assurance activities.
Senior Security & Compliance Specialist
NetMotion Software (Acquired by Absolute Software)
02.2021 - 12.2022
- Sole lead for enterprise SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit readiness initiatives involving approximately 40 employees.
- Directed evidence collection, control validation, auditor coordination, remediation planning, and audit support activities.
- Successfully achieved audit objectives following a prior unsuccessful audit effort.
- Conducted compliance assessments, control reviews, and governance evaluations.
- Supported development and implementation of compliance controls and governance processes.
- Contributed to ISO 27001 certification support activities and privacy evidence collection.
- Collaborated with executive leadership and operational stakeholders to strengthen organizational compliance maturity.
Senior Compliance Manager
Rise Partnerships
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Managed compliance program activities within a HIPAA-regulated environment.
- Supervised and developed a team of three compliance professionals.
- Developed compliance training programs and governance processes.
- Conducted risk assessments, compliance reviews, and internal control evaluations.
- Implemented monitoring activities supporting compliance and risk management objectives.
- Partnered with executive leadership and legal counsel on compliance strategy and governance initiatives.
Contract Manager
PeaceHealth
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Managed contract lifecycle governance and regulatory compliance activities.
- Conducted legal and compliance reviews of contractual obligations.
- Improved contract management processes through enhanced governance and documentation controls.
- Supported healthcare compliance requirements through contract administration and risk review activities.
Education
Juris Doctor (J.D.) - Corporate Law
Bachelor of Science - Philosophy
Skills
- Governance, Risk & Compliance
- Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC)
- Regulatory Compliance
- Enterprise Risk Management
- Internal Controls
- Compliance Monitoring
- Risk Assessments
- Governance Frameworks
- Compliance Training
- Third-Party Risk Management
- Policy Development
- Compliance Investigations
- Audit & Controls
- SOC 1
- SOC 2
- Audit Readiness
- Control Design
- Control Testing
- Evidence Collection
- Audit Remediation
- ISO 27001 Support
- Compliance Reviews
- Risk Mitigation
- Technology & Governance Platforms
- OneTrust
- ServiceNow
- Jira
Accomplishments
- Sole lead for successful SOC 1 and SOC 2 audit readiness initiatives supporting approximately 40 employees across multiple business functions.
- Successfully guided audit preparation, evidence collection, control validation, auditor coordination, and remediation activities resulting in successful audit outcomes.
- Built and implemented enterprise AI Governance Compliance Program supporting responsible AI and regulatory readiness.
- Developed enterprise data classification standards, retention policies, and governance controls.
- Managed enterprise risk, compliance, and privacy initiatives supporting operations across 7+ countries.
- Conducted risk assessments, control reviews, and compliance evaluations supporting organizational governance objectives.
- Managed a team of three compliance professionals within a HIPAA-regulated environment.
- Supported ISO 27001 privacy evidence collection and certification readiness activities.
Affiliations
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)
Certification
- AIGP (Expected 2026)
- CIPP/E (Expected 2026)
Timeline
AI & Privacy Governance Advisor
PrivacyMatrix AI (PMAI)
02.2026 - Current
Security & Privacy Manager (DPO)
Absolute Software
12.2022 - Current
Senior Security & Compliance Specialist
NetMotion Software (Acquired by Absolute Software)
02.2021 - 12.2022
Senior Compliance Manager
Rise Partnerships
11.2019 - 11.2020
Contract Manager
PeaceHealth
02.2019 - 11.2019