Professional Profile

Kirk Keating

A Systems Architect and Operations Executive specializing in business optimization, with a background spanning from the factory floor to the cloud.

Professional portrait of Kirk Keating

Summary

Software development, operations leadership, and physical hardware integration.

Kirk combines business optimization, software development, database design, networking, mechanical systems, and electrical systems into practical solutions for real-world operations.

Career History

Experience across engineering, networks, software, and production.

The Hillman Group

Served for 19 years as a Software Engineer and Network Engineer, supporting business systems, infrastructure, and enterprise technology environments.

Galvin Industries

Served as Production Manager overseeing a $10 million injection molding operation, bringing operational discipline from the factory floor into later systems work.

Certifications and Training

Credentials include Certified Network Engineer, Certified General Motors Master Mechanic, and extensive Statistical Quality Control training using 14 analytical tools.

Technical Competencies

Proficient in database design, mechanical and electrical systems, systems architecture, enterprise networking, and UAV drone operations.

Specialized Interests

Four decades of RC vehicle building, modification, and racing, with deep electronics and mechanical knowledge plus MIG welding, brazing, and soldering skills.