We are an NHO owned DevSecOps company
Since 2019, we have brought cybersecurity, cloud adoption & migration, and software architecture & development together to create comprehensive solutions for commercial and government agencies. Although we are a local company based in Honolulu, Hawai’i, we have a national reach with contracts spanning industries such as healthcare, public transportation, insurance, and more.
As a subsidiary of Ke Kumu Ulu, a Native Hawaiian Organization (NHO) non-profit, we are continually re-investing in the communities of Hawai’i through our partnerships with local schools and non-profits.
MISSION
Empowering our community by delivering results-driven solutions through enterprise technology.
VISION
We aspire to grow Hawaiʻi into a global center for technology, to increase the talent retention rate and to spread prosperity through education and career opportunities.
CORE VALUES
Commitment
Dedicate ourselves to the success of our client’s mission while ensuring the well being of our team members
Collaboration
Work together, sharing information and experience to create partnerships critical to success
Community
Operate in a way that ensures our Hawaiian community is empowered to correctly move forward
HOW WE ENGAGE
Ulu – [oo-loo] to grow, spread and increase
To help you grow in the direction you want, we provide value-added services such as:
– On-site client mentoring
– Lunch and learns, white papers, open-source frameworks and impromptu learning sessions
WE BELIEVE
Employees are our primary source of strength.
Employees should enjoy their work, feel part of the company, and share in its profits.
Our clients deserve the top talent.
Total access to senior management and openness with each other is a cornerstone to our success.
Our work environment promotes and rewards employee initiative.
A flexible organization is always open to new ideas and solutions.
Well managed growth preserves our culture.
We have a responsibility to contribute meaningfully to the growth of technology in Hawaiʻi and in our nation.
Gregory Hester
Gregory provides technical leadership, team mentoring, and customer consultation, with 24+ years of IT leadership and implementation experience. His most recent experience includes executive leadership at Hawaii’s largest bank and health insurance companies.
Haliʻa Hester
Haliʻa provides overall leadership and direction of Ulu HI-Tech within the framework of the Hawaiian culture. She supervises the day to day management of the entire team, with a focus on business development, technology talent recruiting, compliance and back office support.
Russ Stinehour
Russ oversees all aspects of Ulu HI-Tech’s financial planning. With over 46 years of IT consulting and leadership experience, Russ uses his diverse arsenal of skills to guide UHT towards financial success.
Joe Ruiz
Joe leads the Ulu HI-Tech sales team, identifying and nurturing new opportunities with clients and partners across the globe. As a distinguished Army veteran and seasoned federal contractor, Joe is a trusted and respected communications expert with over 30 years of experience.
Emily Warren
Emily provides leadership for Ulu HI-Tech’s local clients. Her extensive experience running complex, statewide programs allows her to easily manage multiple programs and clients.
Christa Hester
Christa manages internal and external marketing for Ulu HI-Tech. With over 14 years of professional experience, she provides strategic marketing and advertising support to federal and commercial clients.