About Corey Hawk

25 Years of Enterprise IT.
Now Working for You.

I've spent 25 years inside the most demanding technology environments in the world — building global service operations at Okta, hardening security infrastructure at CrowdStrike, navigating compliance at Stanford University, and managing mission-critical systems for Blue Hawaiian Helicopters.

Teklani exists because the businesses that need enterprise-grade AI strategy the most are the ones who can least afford to hire a team of consultants to deliver it. I bring that depth directly — without the overhead, without the delays, and without the generic playbook.

Okta CrowdStrike Stanford University 25 Years Experience Maui, Hawaii

"Most AI consultants lead with tools. I lead with your business goals. The technology is just the means — the outcome is what matters."

I built my career solving hard problems in environments where failure wasn't an option. When Okta needed to scale global service operations, when CrowdStrike needed airtight security infrastructure, when Stanford needed PCI compliance — that's the kind of pressure that teaches you what actually works versus what sounds good in a pitch deck.

That experience is what I bring to every Teklani engagement. You get the same thinking, the same rigor, and the same accountability — applied to your $10M business, not a Fortune 500.

I'm based in Maui, which means I understand small-business operations, tight margins, and the challenge of finding enterprise-grade partners who actually show up. The local angle isn't a limitation — it's a commitment.

Whether your business is down the street or across the country, you get the same thing: a senior partner who's accountable to your outcomes, not just your invoice.

Career Background

Enterprise Experience.
Applied to Your Business.

Alpha Inc.

Heavy Civil Construction · Maui, HI

Director of Information Technology

Leading end-to-end IT strategy for a federal-contracting construction firm — from AI and automation implementation to CMMC/DFARS/NIST compliance, cybersecurity operations, and digital transformation of construction processes. Building the technology foundation that lets the business scale without the overhead.

Teklani

2024 — Present

Founder & Principal Consultant

Founded Teklani to bring enterprise-grade AI strategy and IT expertise directly to $5M–$100M businesses. Every engagement is personal, every outcome is measured, and every recommendation is backed by 25 years of doing this at the highest level.

Blue Hawaiian Helicopters & Activities

Aviation · Maui, HI

Director of Information Technology

Built and led Blue Hawaiian's entire IT function across all Hawaiian Islands — covering workplace technology, corporate engineering, security, and IT project management. Drove PCI compliance, modernized legacy infrastructure, and supported 6 bases and 31+ concierge locations across 4 islands.

Okta

Global Operations

Senior Manager, IT Global Services

Scaled global IT service operations from a team of 6 to 25 across international locations, supporting 3,600+ employees on a $4M+ budget. Authored the company's Major Incident Management Process and built the operational infrastructure that kept one of the world's leading identity platforms running at scale.

CrowdStrike

Cybersecurity

IT Helpdesk Lead

Scaled IT operations from 300 to 1,200 employees across 6 office locations, managing a team of 10 and overseeing $1M+ in equipment inventory. Served as the trusted liaison between Business, Security, HR, and Legal — at the company that protects everyone else.

Stanford University

Higher Education

Systems Analyst II

Navigated complex PCI compliance and IT governance requirements in one of the most regulated higher-education environments in the country. Built systems and processes that met the highest standards of data protection and operational integrity.

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You Work With Me — Not a Team of Junior Analysts

Every engagement is run by me personally. No handoffs to junior staff, no account managers in between. You get direct access to 25 years of enterprise experience on every call, every deliverable, every decision.

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Every Recommendation Comes With a Business Case

I don't recommend technology for its own sake. Every proposal includes a clear ROI model so you can evaluate it as a business decision — not a leap of faith. If it doesn't pay for itself, we don't do it.

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Accountable to Outcomes, Not Deliverables

Most consultants are done when the deck is delivered. I stay engaged until the results are real — because my reputation is built on what actually happens in your business, not what I said would happen.

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Local Roots. Global Reach.

Based in Maui, I understand small-business realities — tight margins, lean teams, limited IT resources. I work with businesses across Hawaii and nationally. The timezone is different. The standards aren't.

25 Years of Enterprise IT.Now Working for You.

Enterprise Experience.Applied to Your Business.

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25 Years of Enterprise IT.
Now Working for You.

Enterprise Experience.
Applied to Your Business.