Direct Technology’s Government Solutions Group recently added Senior Director Kyle Keyser to their ranks. A PMP and Certified Scrum Master, Keyser brings 10 years of accomplished security and defense experience.
The Santa Cruz native’s first job out of college was with a startup that built the first airport body scanner. “He created the company’s training department and traveled the world, training government teams to use the scanner,” says a news release from Direct Technology announcing Keyser’s affiliation.
“Then the shoe bomber incident occurred,” said Keyser, “and business, uh, exploded.” He’s proud of his role in the development of the technology.
“I got to bring it to fruition,” he said. “I got to bring it to the world and help make everybody safer. [The scanner] was cardboard when I was hired, and I brought it to the global landscape.”
In 2016, Keyser transitioned into government consulting in Sacramento. That’s where he encountered Direct Technology CEO Dan Konieczny, VP of Government Practice (and former Chief of OTech) Davood Ghods, and IT Director Nick Saechow. “I came home from that meeting,” said Keyser, “looked at my wife, and told her: I am going to work for that company someday.”
Keyser said he’s eager to accelerate exponential growth in public agencies across the nation.
Outside the office, Keyser and his wife are involved in the wine industry: “I love to study wine,” he said. “With wine, you usually get to meet the person who makes it and can teach you about it. It’s a really cool art form and certainly a fun hobby.” He’s also an aviation enthusiast but not a pilot. “One day, perhaps,” he said.
Those who would like to meet Keyser can find him from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, at Temple Coffee, 1010 9th St. in Sacramento, to talk shop or antique airplanes. “Come say hello,” he said.
