Michael
Keough.
Visionary CIO with 16+ years of experience bridging the gap between technical possibility and educational reality. Founder of Keoflex — engineering ultra-premium digital ecosystems from the Texas Panhandle.
Professional Journey.
Chief Information Officer
Region 16 ESC
Leadership in technology strategy, innovation, and revenue generation across the Texas Panhandle.
Chief Technology Officer
Region 16 ESC
Led region-wide networking services, telecommunications, and cybersecurity strategies.
Chief Technology Officer
Canyon ISD
Managed hardware/software evaluations, networking plans, and PEIMS reporting.
Owner & CEO
KeoFlex LLC
Custom technology solutions, programming, and business management.
Signature Projects.
Quantum Literacy Program
First K-12 quantum literacy network connecting schools with higher-ed and industry professionals.
EdNet Fiber Consortium
$38M project deploying 500 miles of high-speed fiber across the rural Texas Panhandle.
Edge Data Center Project
Building rural-focused edge data centers using Duos Edge AI infrastructure.
EdHive.net
Hub for educational SaaS applications including FMLA Tracker+ and EDHive Contracts.
Education.
Instructional Design & Technology
West Texas A&M University — 4.0 GPA
Business Administration (CIS Minor)
West Texas A&M University