Chris Heist, Itil®
About Chris Heist, Itil®
Chris Heist is a Director of Business Development for Federal clients, currently working at Focal Point Data Risk and CDW•G in Cape Coral, Florida. He has extensive experience in cybersecurity solutions and has held various roles in business development and sales across multiple organizations since 2005.
Work at Focal Point Data Risk
Chris Heist serves as the Director of Business Development for Federal at Focal Point Data Risk. He has been in this role since March 2022, focusing on business development initiatives tailored for federal clients. His work involves leveraging his extensive background in cybersecurity solutions and identity access management to enhance the organization's offerings in the federal sector.
Current Role at CDW•G
In addition to his position at Focal Point Data Risk, Chris Heist is also employed as a Security Solutions Executive for Federal at CDW•G. He has held this position since 2022 and operates out of Cape Coral, Florida. His responsibilities include developing security solutions that meet the specific needs of federal clients, further emphasizing his commitment to cyber workforce development.
Previous Experience at Global Knowledge
Chris Heist has held multiple roles at Global Knowledge, including Channel Account Manager, Federal Account Manager for Systems Integrators, and Federal Sales Director. His tenure at Global Knowledge spanned from 2015 to 2021, during which he gained significant experience in federal sales and account management. His roles involved direct engagement with federal clients and contributed to his expertise in the cybersecurity field.
Education and Expertise
Chris Heist studied Business Administration at Wake Technical Community College. His educational background complements his professional experience in business development and cybersecurity. He has developed expertise in cybersecurity solutions and identity access management, which are critical in his current roles within the federal sector.
Background in Sales and Management
Before his focus on cybersecurity and federal business development, Chris Heist held various sales and management positions. He worked as a Sales Consultant and Assistant Manager at Action Wireless, a Clinic Manager at Massage Envy, and a Retail Sales Consultant at AT&T. These roles provided him with a solid foundation in sales strategies and customer relationship management.