Executive Summary
Chris Hess is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HessTek LLC, a technology-forward consulting and solutions company focused on bridging the gap between cybersecurity, communications, operational readiness, and real-world application.
With over 20 years of experience in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, combined with more than a decade of law enforcement and public safety leadership, Chris brings a unique perspective that merges enterprise technology with field-proven operational execution.
His work is centered on one principle: systems must work when conditions are not ideal.
This combination of digital and field experience defines the HessTek approach, built for environments where failure is not an option.
Core Expertise
Cybersecurity & Systems
• Cybersecurity Operations & Threat Detection
• Incident Response & Digital Forensics
• Threat Hunting & Intelligence Analysis
• Enterprise Security Strategy & Risk Reduction
• Infrastructure & Systems Engineering
Operational & Field Experience
• Operational Communications & Field Systems
• Search & Rescue Operations / Disaster Response
• Operational Readiness & Preparedness
• Tactical Decision-Making in High-Stress Environments
Professional Experience
Chris currently serves as a Cyber Operations Specialist and Vice President at Truist Financial, supporting enterprise-level cyber defense initiatives including threat hunting, incident response, and security operations strategy.
In parallel, he serves as a Police Sergeant with the Spring Hope Police Department, where he has trained and developed new officers as a Field Training Officer (FTO), supports operational planning, and contributes to the overall development of the department.
He also plays a key operational role within Beacon Rescue, a nonprofit search and rescue and disaster response organization, supporting real-world deployments, communications systems, and mission execution in dynamic environments.
Real-World Deployment
Chris has participated in real-world disaster response and humanitarian missions, including international deployment to Jamaica following severe storm impacts.
His responsibilities included coordinating communications infrastructure, deploying Starlink systems, supporting emergency logistics, and maintaining operational awareness in rapidly evolving environments.
His field experience includes the integration of mission-critical technologies such as:
• Radio communications (DMR / GMRS)
• Starlink satellite systems
• ATAK / mapping platforms
• Iridium satellite communications
• Real-time situational awareness tools
This hands-on experience reinforces his ability to operate, adapt, and lead in high-risk, resource-limited environments.
Education & Certifications
Education & Certifications
• Bachelor of Science – Cybersecurity & Information Assurance (WGU)
• Master of Business Administration – AI & Systems Management (In Progress)
Certifications include:
• CompTIA CySA+, Security+, Network+, A+
• CompTIA Project+ / CASP
• Microsoft Azure AI Fundamentals
• ITIL Foundations
Founder Vision
Chris founded HessTek with the vision of building a company that merges modern technology, operational resilience, and real-world preparedness into a single cohesive ecosystem.
HessTek is built to operate where others fail, bridging the gap between theory and execution across:
• Cybersecurity & Security Operations
• Artificial Intelligence & Training Systems
• Communications & Emergency Preparedness
• Operational Readiness & Field Systems
• Educational Publishing & Technical Learning
The goal is simple: build systems that work when they matter most.
Chris believes the future belongs to organizations that can combine technology, adaptability, and operational discipline into scalable,
real-world solutions.
His leadership reflects a balance of corporate experience, technical depth, and field-proven execution
positioning HessTek as a company built not just on expertise, but on results.