Christopher Joseph Stryker Sr.
Also known as Zesty, Christopher Joseph Stryker Sr. is a writer, author, and translator based in Belford, New Jersey. Through his creative brand STRYKER POPPOOB, he focuses on educational writing, translation, and technology-centered storytelling that blends real-world experience with imagination.
Professional Focus
Stryker specializes in producing educational materials and written works that bridge accessibility, technology, and narrative depth. His background includes study at Lambda School (now Bloom Institute of Technology), where he developed foundational skills in coding and technical thinking that later influenced his writing themes.
His work often blends instruction, creativity, and personal insight, making complex or abstract topics easier to approach for general audiences.
Published Works
An autobiographical work exploring his upbringing in a working-class environment, the development of his love for literature, and his journey as a single father. The book emphasizes resilience, empathy, and determination while reflecting on life experiences that shaped his voice as a writer.
A guide-style exploration of the dark web that incorporates the "Zesty" persona. The book blends educational discussion with curiosity-driven narrative, introducing readers to cybersecurity concepts and online anonymity.
A cyberpunk and dystopian fiction novel centered on high-stakes digital worlds, hacking culture, and futuristic power structures. The story reflects Stryker’s interest in technology as both a tool and a narrative force.
Media & Online Presence
Christopher maintains a small YouTube channel under the name “Christopher Joseph Zesty Stryker Sr”, featuring limited but personal content, including a short uploaded in November 2024. His online presence is intentionally minimal, focusing more on long-form writing and independent publishing than social media growth.
Background & Themes
Born around July 1965, Stryker has lived in Belford, New Jersey, with connections to nearby areas such as Toms River. His writing frequently reflects lived experience, perseverance, and curiosity about how people interact with systems—whether social, technological, or imaginative.
Across fiction and nonfiction, recurring themes include education, cybersecurity awareness, self-determination, and storytelling as a means of understanding complex worlds.