Roy Keyes

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About Roy Keyes

Professional & Personal Life Over the years, I’ve worn many hats—help desk technician, web designer, systems administrator, software developer. But the constant has been my passion for data: clean, well-managed, and leveraged for actionable business intelligence. That path to a career in technology, started in high school when my dad taught me HTML, and I’ve been learning ever since. I thrive on adaptability. From DevOps and scalable ETL pipelines to polished front-end design, I dive into whatever role is needed to achieve two goals: create products customers love, and ensure the team runs efficiently. While much of my work centers on software development, I often serve as a bridge—across teams, tools, and processes. I’m equally comfortable writing code, refining workflows, or stepping into leadership roles. Agile and Scrum environments are where I perform best, but I’m fully capable of working independently. I believe true leadership is service-driven, and the best teammates are those who help others grow alongside them. Healthy teams produce healthy projects. I like to think of myself as a modular multi-tool—versatile, focused, and committed to building products and people alike. My journey includes two combat deployments and a degree in Christian Counseling with a minor in Creative Writing. Whether in tech, leadership, or life, I aim to be the X-factor—an adaptable, reliable force multiplier. Military Life I joined the U.S. Army in 2007, beginning with the 351st Military Police Company. After completing Basic and AIT in 2008, I received orders to deploy with the 351st to Iraq. We trained at Fort McCoy and Fort Dix, then deployed through Ali Al Salem and Camp Buehring to Mosul, Iraq, where we were stationed at FOB Marez, later transitioning to FOB Sykes. Between deployments, I trained at Caserma Ederle (Vicenza, Italy) and completed WLC at Fort Lewis. My second deployment took me to ACS4, a forward site southwest of Kandahar, Afghanistan. After 10 months, I returned home, eventually entering the Individual Ready Reserve. I concluded my service in 2015. RV & Entrepreneurial Life After four years of full-time RV living with my wife, I’ve grown to love the freedom and community this lifestyle offers. That passion sparked an idea to build a business: offering RV inspections and eventually custom-built equipment for long-term RVers. My goal would be to provide peace of mind, practical upgrades, and lifestyle-enhancing services—making RV life more sustainable, accessible, and fulfilling for others. However, that idea is still in the works.