Pipeline: PIPELINE Innovators

Jay Kim is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Data Locker Inc. Data Locker is a developer and manufacturer of proprietary encrypted portable data storage systems.

Selected as a CES 2009 Innovations Award Honoree, Data Locker has established itself as a leader in the encrypted storage field in terms of security and ease of use. Current customers include NASA, U.S. Air Force, University of Texas, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Department of Commerce, as well as a number of Fortune 500 companies.

Prior to founding Data Locker, Jay served as Managing Director at QMD International, a leading OEM parts manufacturer for the appliance industry. In addition, Jay is a licensed pharmacist and began his career in the retail and institutional pharmacy industry serving at CVS, Target and the State of Kansas.

A Kansas City native, Jay earned a bachelor of science in biology and a BSP in pharmacy from the University of Kansas. In addition, he completed a masters degree in business administration from The George Washington University in Washington, DC.