The ASHLAR | NEXUS Standard
From Silicon Valley Startups to National Infrastructure
ASHLAR | NEXUS is championed by Eric Heitz, a veteran of the digital revolution. With a career spanning from the “move fast and break things” era of Silicon Valley IPOs to over two decades in the engine room of a Fortune 30 powerhouse, Eric brings a perspective that cannot be taught—it must be lived.
Eric Heitz – Owner, ASHLAR | NEXUS
A Legacy of High-Stakes Reliability
Prior to founding ASHLAR | NEXUS in 2026, Eric didn’t just witness the evolution of the modern web; he helped build the pipes that carry it.
- The Fortune 30 Engine Room: As a leader for the nation’s premier Multi-System Operator (MSO), Eric managed mission-critical infrastructure across a 13-state region, co-authored an Enterprise Standard on Video Encoding and Multiplexing, and he managed a $2.4M capital and $800k expense budget with a 99+% quarterly forecast accuracy.
- Enterprise Rigor for Your Perimeter: When you support systems for millions of users, “downtime” is not an option. Eric brings that same 99.9% brand driven reliability standard to your home or small business.
- Battle-Tested Expertise: With 30+ years of experience, Eric doesn’t “learn on your dime.” He recognizes architectural flaws in minutes that others might take days to diagnose.
Vetted Leadership & Fiduciary Trust
Who you hire is as important as what they know. Eric’s career is defined by a commitment to the highest professional and ethical standards.
Technical Leadership
As a Past President Emeritus of a regional chapter of the SCTE (a subsidiary of CableLabs), Eric was responsible for advancing engineering standards across a two-state territory. He doesn’t just follow industry codes—he helped lead the community that sets them.
Fiduciary Integrity
In his private capacity, Eric has served as the Hall Board CFO for a 501(c)(2) chartered body of one of the world’s most historic fraternal organizations. Managing the complex financial health and physical assets of a long-standing institution requires a level of transparency and ethics that he brings to every client engagement.
Why This History Matters for Your Project
| The Experience | The Benefit to You |
| 30+ Years in Tech | Future-Proofing: Systems designed to last, not become obsolete next year. |
| Fortune 30 Background | Elite Standards: Corporate-grade security and stability for your private property. |
| Former Board CFO | Financial Lens: We recommend assets that protect property value, not “gadgets.” |
| Startup Roots | Creative Problem Solving: Agile, custom solutions for unique architectural challenges. |
The Bottom Line
Eric Heitz has spent his career protecting the infrastructure of global giants and the innovations of Silicon Valley. At ASHLAR | NEXUS, he brings that same “square” approach and unwavering professional ethics to protect your digital and physical assets.
“I treat your network security and video surveillance with the same level of confidentiality and care that I’ve applied to high-level boardrooms and financial ledgers for decades.” — Eric Heitz, Owner, ASHLAR | NEXUS