About Us & Credentials: Where Power Meets Technical Intelligence

True home technology cannot exist as a superficial add-on; it must be engineered directly into the architecture of your living space. At Hidden Technology Inc. (1HTI), we eliminate the structural friction, communication gaps, and finger-pointing that occur when homeowners must manage separate electrical contractors and AV integrators. We function as a premier, single-source electrical contractor that bridges high-voltage electrical power with low-voltage smart automation under one unified roof.

Our Philosophy

Technology Should Be Felt, Not Seen

Our name, Hidden Technology Inc., is our mission statement. We believe that technology should enhance your architecture and interior design, never distract from it. From invisible architectural lighting to flush-mounted displays and hidden surround sound, we specialize in making the complex completely invisible.

From laying code-compliant infrastructure panels to programming sophisticated, responsive whole-home automation arrays, every project is anchored by the safety, discipline, and absolute precision of a State-Certified Master Electrician.

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The 1HTI Story: Built on Discipline & Experience

Hidden Technology Inc. is proudly Veteran-Owned & Operated. The foundational principles of military service—integrity, quiet dependability, meticulous planning, and execution without compromise—shape our operational approach to every job site.

The company is founded and led by CEO Chris Burke, a Florida State-Certified Master Electrical Contractor with over 20 years of hands-on experience in the electrical sector and more than a decade of deep technical experience in communication and networking infrastructure. Holding a Bachelor of Science in Business Management with a specialized focus in computer networking, Chris spearheads all architectural system blueprints, master-level lighting designs, and advanced automation programs for new luxury constructions and major estate remodels across Southwest Florida.

Our Core Architectural Values

  • Master-Level Safety & Precision: The low-voltage industry is rife with unlicensed work, messy wiring racks, and dangerous shortcuts. We ground every integration in strict compliance with the latest National Electrical Code (NEC) standards, delivering clean, permitted engineering that protects your family and your property investment.

  • Human-Centric Engineering: We refuse to build technology that complicates your life. Our smart home ecosystems are designed to blend invisibly into the background, operating quietly and efficiently around your family's organic household habits rather than an instructional manual.

  • Transparent Trade Synergy: We speak the language of construction. We serve as a trusted, highly coordinated B2B subcontractor partner for custom home builders, general contractors, interior designers, and master cabinet makers—verifying rough-in tolerances, box depths, and thermal boundaries long before finishes are applied.

The "No-App Guarantee" for Daily Operations

If you are required to launch a mobile application just to adjust the volume on your television, change a lighting scene, or navigate your home space, the system architecture has failed.

We build home technology around natural human movements. While powerful mobile applications are provided for remote security monitoring or adjusting system settings while traveling abroad, your daily household control relies entirely on elegant physical wall keys, intuitive local automation, and responsive boundaries. When you walk into a 1HTI-engineered home, it simply works.

Our Credentials & Technical Mastery

We maintain an aggressive schedule of continuing education to ensure your estate is powered by the most reliable, cutting-edge hardware and safety protocols available. Our professional certifications include:

  • Lutron Lighting Control Institute: Advanced mastery of premium architectural light and shade automation.

  • Control4 Certified Technician: Authorized expertise in the world’s leading whole-home automation platform.

  • Lutron RadioRA 2 Certified Installer: Specialized training in seamless, high-performance wireless system control.

  • Home Theater Design & Installation (EHX Boot Camp): Professional-grade acoustic and cinema space engineering.

  • Somfy Systems Expert: Precision integration protocols for motorized window treatments and architectural shading.

  • Denon Certified Installer: High-fidelity multi-room audio optimization.

  • Mike Holt Business Skills & NEC Updates: Total mastery of the 2023 and 2026 National Electrical Code changes to ensure absolute structural safety.

  • Infrastructure Foundations: Deep heritage experience working with HAI Integrated Automation and OnQ structured wiring architectures.

Our Corporate Footprint

From our corporate headquarters in Fort Myers, 1HTI provides comprehensive electrical engineering, hurricane readiness, structural surveillance, and architectural lighting design across coastal Southwest Florida.

  • Corporate Head Office:> Hidden Technology Inc
    > 13891 Jetport Loop Unit \#1
    > Fort Myers, FL 33913

  • Primary Service Area: Fort Myers, Naples, Sanibel, Captiva, and the broader Southwest Florida region.

  • Licensure Verification: Florida State-Certified Master Electrical Contractor (EC13004259).

  • Status: Fully Licensed and Insured.