Austin Seth Riser

Austin Seth Riser is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in strategic development and operations within the security sector. Currently serving as Principal Consultant at Why Strategy Matters, Riser empowers SMBs and mid-market organizations through actionable business strategies. As Director of Strategic Development at ESI Convergent, Riser drives operational growth at the intersection of security manufacturing and consulting. In the role of Senior Director at ARMSTAR, Riser leads the strategic direction for software and hardware development in private security. Riser's previous positions include Vice President of Operations and Research and Development at Stratigos Dynamics, where oversight involved optimizing guard services and pioneering security solutions. Additionally, Riser has provided expert consultancy for the oil and gas sector, served as a Sergeant at the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and held a Lieutenant position in the Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections, overseeing high-risk inmate management.