Bobby Williams, Mbcp, Ccrp
About Bobby Williams, Mbcp, Ccrp
Bobby Williams is a Senior Manager of Disaster Recovery at Advance Auto Parts, with extensive experience in IT continuity and risk management across various industries. He holds both the Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) and Certified Continuity Risk Professional (CCRP) certifications.
Current Role at Advance Auto Parts
Bobby Williams serves as the Senior Manager of Disaster Recovery at Advance Auto Parts. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing disaster recovery strategies and ensuring business continuity within the organization.
Previous Experience in Disaster Recovery and IT
Bobby Williams has extensive experience in disaster recovery and IT management. He worked at Emdeon in various roles, including Business Continuity Manager and NetBackup Systems Administrator. His tenure at Fidelity Investments included positions as Director of IT Continuity and Risk Management and Director of IT Resiliency Planning. Additionally, he served as an Independent Consultant focusing on IT and Business Resiliency.
Professional Certifications and Education
Bobby Williams holds the Master Business Continuity Professional (MBCP) certification and the Certified Continuity Risk Professional (CCRP) designation. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) with a focus on Controls and Instrumentation from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga, where he studied from 1989 to 1992.
Committee Involvement and Contributions
Bobby Williams has contributed to several professional committees. He was a member of the Criteria Committee at EHNAC from 2009 to 2013 and served as Chair of the International Glossary for Resiliency Committee at DRI International from 2012 to 2017. He was also an Editorial Advisory Board Member for the Disaster Recovery Journal from 2012 to 2014.
Industry Experience and Volunteer Work
Bobby Williams has experience across multiple industries, including the Nuclear Industry, Healthcare Industry, Information Consulting Industry, and the US Military. He is also involved in various volunteer organizations, which enhance his ability to identify critical details in his professional work.