Our
Leadership
KEYS is led by operators who understand that the best technology is built by people committed to the mission.
Chris Kahn
Chris Kahn founded KEYS with a singular focus: building trusted software that serves the people who protect and support this nation. As a service-disabled veteran, Chris brings firsthand understanding of the operational environments where government technology must perform without compromise.
His career spans the intersection of defense, technology, and federal service delivery. Before founding KEYS, Chris developed deep expertise in AI-driven systems, secure software architecture, and the unique constraints of building for government at scale.
Under his leadership, KEYS is positioned as an agile, mission-aligned partner for federal agencies seeking to modernize their technology infrastructure. Chris is committed to responsible AI adoption, transparent delivery, and building a company culture that reflects the discipline and integrity of military service.
Background
U.S. military veteran with extensive experience in operational planning, systems thinking, and technology integration under demanding conditions.
Focus Areas
AI modernization strategy, federal software delivery, secure-by-design architecture, and veteran-owned business development.
Commitment
Dedicated to proving that small, veteran-led firms can deliver enterprise-grade technology with the agility and accountability that federal programs demand.
Peter Ehat
Peter is an entrepreneur focused on building and scaling technology-driven businesses. He works at the intersection of software development, AI, and strategic growth, helping companies turn complex ideas into practical, high-impact solutions.
With a strong bias toward execution, he is passionate about innovation, thoughtful leadership, and creating products and services that deliver measurable results. At KEYS, Peter drives the technical vision and ensures every solution is engineered for real-world federal impact.
Background
Entrepreneur with deep experience building and scaling technology businesses across software development, AI, and strategic growth.
Focus Areas
AI-native product development, software architecture, strategic business scaling, and translating complex requirements into delivered solutions.
Commitment
Driven by the belief that thoughtful technology leadership and relentless execution are what turn ambitious federal programs into measurable outcomes.
How We Operate
Mission First
Every technical decision is measured against its impact on the end user—the federal employees and citizens who depend on these systems.
Radical Transparency
We operate with full visibility. Stakeholders see our progress in real time, not in quarterly reports.
Disciplined Execution
Deadlines are commitments. We plan conservatively, execute precisely, and deliver on schedule.
Continuous Improvement
Every engagement generates lessons. We systematically incorporate feedback into our processes and our people.
Work With Us
We are always interested in connecting with federal professionals who share our commitment to mission-driven technology.
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