Lean senior software help for businesses with complex operational systems.

HiTek exists for the problems that do not fit neatly into a template: internal tools that grew organically, integrations nobody fully owns, manual workflows that slow the team down, and AI ideas that need to become useful production systems. We care about clean software, but the real goal is simpler operations, better decisions, and technology your team can actually depend on.

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Andrew Erie - CEO of HiTek

I started HiTek because I've been in the middle of the mess: expensive systems that don't talk to each other, processes that rely on heroics, and software decisions made without enough technical truth. We'll tell you the truth, even if it means a smaller project, because technology should make your day better, not worse.

Andrew Erie
CEO of HiTek
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Andrew's track record

25+ years building before HiTek

HiTek is founder-led — when you work with us, you get the judgment of someone who has shipped for Hollywood studios, Fortune 100 brands, and enterprise integration teams. A few highlights from the years before HiTek.

25+ years building softwareCo-inventor, Boomi AI patentW3 Best in Show, 2009Boomi Certified PartnerWork for Fortune 100 brandsBuilt for major Hollywood studios
2023 — Present

Founder, HiTek & TekPartner

Founder-led consultancy and an AI-native platform business — the platforms in our portfolio are the proof.

  • Multi-tenant SaaS, e-commerce, and AI systems for real businesses
  • Fractional CTO and hands-on builder, no junior handoff
  • AI agent workflows tied to real operations, not chatbot theater
2017 — 2023

Enterprise Integration at Boomi

Six years on the Boomi Flow low-code platform as Sr. System Engineer, then Enterprise SME.

  • Co-inventor on a Boomi AI/workflow patent
  • Architected integration and automation for enterprise customers
  • Enabled and mentored solution-consultant teams
2015 — 2017

Director of Frontend, AYC Media

Led front-end delivery across client web experiences, internal tooling, and brand campaigns.

  • Production websites for clients up to Fortune 100
  • Helped design a proprietary CMS and a reusable front-end framework
  • Prototyped VR/WebGL and interactive brand experiences
2006 — 2015

Co-Founder, Hybrid Logic Media (Hollywood)

Built interactive experiences for major film studios and entertainment brands.

  • Work for MGM, Sony, Warner Brothers, Lionsgate, and Bold Films
  • MGM "Lion’s Den" secure video library for 50,000+ titles
  • DoAsOne.com reached millions of visitors worldwide
  • W3 Best in Show 2009 for the "Get Smart" interactive site

Our values

We built HiTek around a simple idea: work shouldn't make you miserable. These aren't just words on a wall—they're how we actually operate, every single day.

Be Bold
Don't settle for "that's how it's always been done." If there's a better way, we'll find it and fight for it—even if it means challenging the status quo.
Share What You Know
No gatekeeping, no ego. When someone needs help, we share our knowledge freely. The whole team gets stronger when everyone learns together.
Always Learning
Technology changes fast, and so do we. We stay curious, admit when we don't know something, and figure it out together.
Be Supportive
Everyone struggles sometimes. We've got each other's backs, whether it's a tough project, a bad day, or learning something new.
Take Responsibility
When things go right, we share the credit. When they go wrong, we own it, fix it, and learn from it. No finger-pointing, just solutions.
Enjoy the Journey
Life's too short for miserable work. We take our craft seriously but not ourselves. If we're not enjoying what we build together, we're doing it wrong.
HiTek team collaborating on innovative technology solutions