Meet the Owner
Turning IT From a Cost Center to a Strategic Advantage
Jesse Farris founded OmniTech to give growing businesses access to the kind of IT leadership normally found in large enterprises. With over 20 years of executive-level experience, he’s helped organizations navigate compliance, modernize infrastructure, and reduce operational risk — all while aligning technology with real business outcomes. Jesse doesn’t just fix problems — he builds strategic systems that scale securely and support growth.
As a former COO, CTO and CIO, Jesse helped lead cloud transitions, implement compliance programs like SOC 2, PCI, StateRamp, FedRamp, HIPAA, and WCAG, and improve customer retention and satisfaction through real operational discipline. Before that, he led several managed IT services companies, building technical teams from the ground up.
How I Think as a vCIO
Clients don’t need more tickets or tools — they need insight. That’s why Jesse approaches every engagement like an embedded executive: What’s the business goal? Where’s the risk? What will drive ROI over the next 18–36 months? Whether guiding a HIPAA audit, planning a multi-site cloud migration, or reducing cost-per-seat for a SaaS company, Jesse’s thinking goes far beyond tech.
Quick Highlights:
- 20+ years of IT leadership in SaaS, automotive, healthcare, and manufacturing
- SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, WCAG, and NIST-aligned compliance experience
- Proven success scaling MSP operations and reducing client downtime
- U.S. Air Force veteran — A-10 Crew Chief and Staff Sergeant
- Deep local ties — committed to helping Iowa businesses grow safely
“IT isn’t just infrastructure anymore, it’s one of your greatest competitive advantages. But most IT problems aren’t technical; they’re strategic. The real challenge isn’t budget, it’s clarity. You need visibility into your environment, alignment with your business goals, and a roadmap you can actually follow. Technology should support your strategy, not dictate it. When you lead IT with intention, not reaction, you unlock smarter growth, stronger security, and real business momentum.” — Jesse Farris, Founder & Fractional CIO
A Grounded Approach
From running his own computer repair shop in his early 20s, building security and compliance programs for healthcare organizations, to leading IT strategy for enterprise customers, Jesse’s career has been built on making technology accessible and effective, no matter the size of the organization. His military background as a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Air Force brings a level of accountability and mission focus to every engagement.