About Us
the Koi becomes
a Dragon
The legendary journey of the koi fish embodies the spirit of our brand. Like the determined koi swimming upstream, we strive to overcome challenges and reach new heights. Our relentless pursuit of excellence drives us to transform ideas into reality. Just as the koi ascends to become a majestic dragon, we aim to elevate our clients' businesses, propelling them to new levels of success. Our story is one of perseverance, innovation, and the power of transformation.
Formerly known as The Artemis Global Group, we have evolved into Koi Dragon Creative to better reflect our vision and commitment to transformative growth.
At Koi Dragon Creative, we believe in the power of transformation. We are here to help our clients not just adapt, but thrive, by providing the tools, strategies, and insights needed to stay ahead in a constantly evolving world.
Meet The Team
At Koi Dragon Creative, our team is a dynamic collective of experts from diverse fields, blending business acumen, technological innovation, and creative artistry. Each member brings a unique perspective and a proven track record of success, allowing us to craft bold, effective solutions tailored to our clients’ needs. Together, we don’t just meet challenges—we redefine them, guiding brands through transformative journeys with skill, passion, and purpose.
Roderick Keller (CEO & President)
Roderick, our visionary founder, is a seasoned Solution Architect with a passion for driving digital transformation. With experience from global brands like Nike and Adidas, he brings knowledge and expertise to Koi Dragon Creative. Roderick's commitment to innovation and excellence fuels our mission to deliver cutting-edge solutions that empower our clients to thrive in today's dynamic market.
A graduate of the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business, Roderick is a lifelong athlete and martial artist. When he’s not leading the team at Koi Dragon Creative, you can find him exploring the world in his Airstream with his wife, four furry companions, and a well-stocked cigar humidor.
Stacey Shively-Keller (Partner)
Stacey Shively-Keller is a global leadership consultant with 20 years of experience helping leaders across industries, hierarchies, and cultures thrive. With a deep passion for people and strong relationship skills, she specializes in assessing, designing, and implementing leadership initiatives that drive results, enhance employee engagement, and build better leaders.
Having worked with over 20,000 individuals in 30 countries, Stacey brings a unique perspective on how people lead and perform under pressure in complex environments. Whether coaching individuals, facilitating teams, or leading large groups, her dynamic, people-centered approach helps leaders navigate challenges and unlock their potential.
Christopher DeMunbrun (Partner)
Chris, a seasoned cybersecurity expert and former United States Secret Service Special Agent, founded Blade Solutions to protect businesses from emerging cyber threats.
With over a decade of experience safeguarding high-profile individuals and critical infrastructure, Chris brings a unique blend of operational expertise and technical acumen to the cybersecurity industry. He has led complex investigations, managed advanced forensic labs, and collaborated with international law enforcement agencies to dismantle cybercrime networks.
Blade Solutions provides cutting-edge cyber threat intelligence and cybersecurity solutions to a diverse clientele, including government agencies, Fortune 500 companies, and high-net-worth individuals.
Why Choose Us
Discovery and Planning
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Analysis
A comprehensive analysis is conducted to understand the current state, identify key challenges, and gather relevant data to inform decision-making and enable a breakdown of the project into manageable tasks, estimate resources, and identify potential risks and dependencies.
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Vision
Definition of the project's vision and objectives, aligning them with organizational goals, and developing a high-level plan to address the identified challenges, including a detailed and focused project plan, including timelines, milestones, and deliverables, to ensure a clear roadmap for execution.
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Strategy
Establishing a strong foundation is crucial, which includes setting up the project team, defining roles and responsibilities, and ensuring all stakeholders are aligned with the project's vision. Creating a robust project management framework, establishing communication channels, and setting up tools and processes for effective project tracking and reporting are crucial components in success.
Design and Development
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Crafting
Creation of detailed concepts, ideas and blueprints that outline the project's structure and functionality, ensuring all elements align with the project's objectives.
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Design
Development of comprehensive plans and specifications, incorporating user feedback and best practices to create a robust and user-friendly solution that is continuously refined and optimized while addressing any issues that arise.
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Development
Refining the concept design through iterative testing and feedback, ensuring that the final design is both practical and innovative and can be transformed into a functional and operational product.
Implementation
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Execution
The project plan is put into action, with team members carrying out their assigned tasks and responsibilities to achieve the project's objectives.
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Launch
Rolling out the completed project to stakeholders and end-users, ensuring all elements are operational and any initial issues are promptly addressed.
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Optimization
Fine-tuning the project deliverables, making necessary adjustments based on feedback and performance data to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.