Brian Gagne
Co‑Founder & Chief Technology Officer focused on AI and cybersecurity
Boston, Massachusetts
Summary
Practical cybersecurity leader: Brian combines long-term hands-on development experience with certified ethical hacking skills to build security-first solutions and tools targeting real-world attack surfaces. kief+1
AI and product innovator: He focuses on integrating AI into product offerings—both for threat intelligence (TRaViS) and for practical business problems such as local SEO and automation—bridging research and deployable systems. travisasm+1
Open-source engineer and tool builder: Brian authors and maintains open-source security tooling (AUR scanner, agentic content pipeline) that emphasize defense-in-depth, automation, and safer agent interactions with untrusted content. github+1
Local technology founder: As co-founder of Kief Studio, he leads a Massachusetts-focused consultancy that delivers AI, cybersecurity, and regulatory-compliant engineering services to regional clients while maintaining direct founder involvement. kief
Work
Education
Projects
Writing
Local SEO for Service Businesses in Worcester: How AI Helps
November 1, 2025A Kief Studio blog post explaining how AI can automate local SEO tasks—keyword research, content creation, review management, and directory consistency—to help Worcester-area service businesses improve online visibility.
PWGen: Project updates and community posts
July 1, 2025Project blog posts related to PWGen-Rust development, announcements, and community engagement.
Technology Insights & AI Solutions Blog (selected posts)
Technical and strategic blog posts from Kief Studio covering AI integration, cybersecurity, and product development topics.