About Us
Haylius was founded on the belief that quality, value and relationships truly mean something in how a company conducts themselves. Our vision is based on two core factors: Wise Counsel and Delighted Clients. We are honored to provide IT services that are unique to the individual needs of our clients.
Our Vision
To deliver exceptional IT advice and service to company leaders in every industry.
Our Mission
To provide wise counsel with each engagement and delight our clients with quality results.
Our Team
With a combined experience of 50+ years in Information Technology and Cybersecurity, our team at Haylius is equipped to help businesses of any size develop technology strategies and accomplish their goals.
Russ Rodrigue
President
Russ Rodrigue is the President of Haylius Consulting, an IT strategy and advisory services company. Passionate about IT, Russ incorporates his 30-plus years of executive leadership and innovation into delivering quality results for his clients. Branding Haylius’ tagline “Wise Counsel and Delighted Clients” is simply what Russ believes all clients deserve.
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Haylius is focused on consulting services geared around Strategy & Innovation, Cybersecurity Readiness, Application Roadmaps, IT Governance and IT Coaching & Mentoring. When founding the company, he wanted to work with clients to help solve industry and business challenges, while enjoying work that is both engaging and rewarding.
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Prior to starting Haylius Consulting, Russ served as the Chief Information Officer with Cianbro
Corporation, a leader in the Construction industry, from 2010 through July of 2022. As the top
technology executive, he managed a team of 40 IT professionals through revenue growth initiatives, business project delivery excellence, continuous process improvement, customer service improvements, and cybersecurity program development and real-world remediation of cyber-incidents.
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Prior to joining Cianbro, Russ served 12 years as the SVP of Information Technology at TD Bank, where he was accountable for over 25 mergers and acquisitions, leading teams of 200+ IT resources encompassing functions such as Enterprise Architecture, Application Development, Project Management, Business Analysis, Data Management, Infrastructure and Datacenters and Support Desk/Customer Service.
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Russ holds degrees in Computer Information Systems and Business Administration from the University of Maine and St. Joseph’s College, as well as a Six Sigma Greenbelt certification from Villanova.
Joe Kennedy
Managing Partner
Joe Kennedy is a Managing Partner for Haylius Consulting. Committed to the belief that genuine
teamwork builds successful organizations, Joe has spent the past 25 years helping organizations solve their information technology and cybersecurity needs. With a friendly and approachable style, he develops successful IT and cybersecurity strategies that bring tangible results.
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Prior to joining Haylius, Joe spent the last few years giving back to his alma mater as a Cybersecurity Professor at Pensacola Christian College. During his time there, he built a robust cyber program that focused on developing students & problem-solving and technical skills. Students also learned how to navigate the complex cybersecurity landscape while working together in teams.
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Before his academic journey, Joe had a successful career at Cianbro Corporation, one of the largest employee-owned construction companies in the United States. As the IT Service Delivery Director, he led network operations, cybersecurity, IT procurement, data management, and customer service teams. He was passionate about reducing risks and delivering business value to the organization.
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With a friendly demeanor and a knack for building strong vendor relationships, Joe combines his vast experience, innovative mindset, and a genuine desire to help businesses thrive. Whether it's providing fractional CIO and CISO leadership, assessing cybersecurity readiness, or managing IT projects, he is committed to delivering exceptional results.
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Joe holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Pensacola Christian College and a master’s degree in Cybersecurity from the University of West Florida. He is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) from (ISC)².
Our Values
Commitment and Courage
Commitment to delivering value to our clients with the courage to be bold and honest in our pursuit of making a difference for your organization.
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Client Focus and Loyalty
We want our client to feel supported and understood, with a loyal partner in their corner. Focusing on your needs and opportunities is our primary objective, by building partnerships and trust through proven results.
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Creativity and Wisdom
Our aim is to provide ingenious and innovative solutions to assist clients in meeting their goals. Using a common sense approach and resourceful techniques, we bring sound judgement, experience and professionalism to the partnership. Our toolbox is comprised of years of experience, an accomplished network of resources and extensive templates and programs.
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Responsibility and Respect
Our obligation to our customers is the core fabric of our company. When entrusted by a client to deliver a service or solution, we recognize the importance of treating the work we conduct as if it were performed by the client themselves.
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Determination and Humility
We value our relationships with our clients. We approach each project or engagement with determination and purpose, putting the interests of our clients ahead of profits.
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Servant Mindset and Generosity
At Haylius, we believe that we all have talents, gifts and experience that should be utilized to help and serve others. Haylius is committed to giving back to the communities we live in by giving of our time and resources. We have pledged to donate five percent of revenues to local charities. As a client, you can choose to have us direct funds on your behalf to a charity of your choice during the term of our engagement.
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