Hi! I’m Milan Williams. I build security products that developers love. I’m a Senior Product Manager at Semgrep a high-growth cybersecurity startup. I lead the teams responsible for Semgrep Code (SAST) and Secrets detection products. Before Semgrep, I graduated from Harvard University with degrees in Computer Science and Physics, where I spent most of my time in the Adams House library. ❤️💛 In my free time, you can find me geeking about the latest in security / developer tooling, running in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, or enjoying local theater....
entrepreneurship requires discipline, not motivation
Every year on January 1st, like many others, I get motivated to start a healthier diet. I’ll get a gym membership, search up a new recipe or two, drink lots of water and eat kale — until there’s an obstacle. A big project at school, a night out with friends, or simple forgetfulness is all it takes for my diet to slip through the cracks. After that point, I give up, only to start again the next year....