The Vision Behind HAIDEN
A founder-led growth partner dedicated to empowering innovation with integrity.
What HAIDEN Means
More than just a name - each letter represents a core principle that guides how we build and deliver technology.
The umbrella: What we build and deliver. Software platforms, automation systems, integration architecture, AI agents.
Empowerment Through Technology
To elevate people and processes through automation while safeguarding the freedom to innovate. We harness cutting-edge AI and deep expertise to liberate organizations from tech burdens, enabling them to focus on what truly matters.
Freedom Through Transparency
A world where businesses operate with clarity and confidence, unhindered by vendor lock-in or opaque systems. We envision open ecosystems and empowered users, where technology is trustworthy and transparent.
Our Core Values
The principles that guide every decision, every interaction, and every innovation
Integrity
Ethics and accountability guide us. We hold ourselves to the highest standards.
Transparency
We operate in the open. No hidden agendas, no secret sauces.
Reliability
We do what we say and do it right. Rock-solid solutions that just work.
Agility
Solutions that evolve with your business rather than holding it back.
Freedom
No vendor lock-in, ever. Your freedom to innovate is sacred.
Mike Stafford
Founder, HAIDEN Technologies
"He doesn't just solve problems. He builds the systems that keep them solved."
"I find the million-dollar risks hiding in plain sight, whether they're buried in systems, processes, or the things people aren't saying."
Systems architect and human systems reader. Converts chaotic, high-risk operations into secure, automated, people-centric ecosystems while preserving both culture and ROI.
Wired for rapid holistic pattern detection, Mike processes complex systems as interconnected wholes rather than isolated parts, surfacing risks and opportunities others miss.
Years Experience
Annual Savings Identified
Migration Done in 20hrs
Expert Certifications
Core Strengths
Cybersecurity Authority
CISSP, CISM, CMMC CCP, Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert certified. Orchestrates NIST 800-171 and zero-trust frameworks.
Cloud & Infrastructure
Designed full Entra ID/SharePoint migrations. Cut device onboarding from 8 hours to 15 minutes via automation.
M&A Risk Integrator
Led IT diligence and integration for multiple acquired subsidiaries, maintaining exceptional operational stability.
Values-Driven Leader
Detects unvoiced concerns and misalignment before they surface as problems. Combines behavioral intelligence with evidence-based decisions.
IT/OT Convergence
Bridges information technology and operational technology across manufacturing environments. Fluent in both domains, from shop floor PLCs to cloud infrastructure.
Pattern Recognition
Identifies coupling, dependencies, and failure modes that live beyond the documentation. Correlates disconnected data to surface what's actually happening versus what's reported.
Strategic Foresight
Surfaces risks and opportunities 6-18 months ahead through scenario planning and second-order effect analysis.
Leadership Philosophy
The Quiet Stabilizer
Competence and calm create confidence. We bring clarity during disruption, not chaos.
Transparency Over Silence
Clear escalation paths beat quiet compliance every time.
Automate Relentlessly
Human creativity should never be spent on repetitive tasks.
Integrity Is Non-Negotiable
Ethical shortcuts erode value faster than any hacker.
Influence Over Authority
Achieves outcomes through trust and expertise rather than hierarchy. Navigates across organizational levels fluidly.
Culture & Personality
We are experienced mentors and trusted guides. Our culture rejects the complacency of the typical IT vendor.
What We're Not
No "break/fix" band-aids that profit from your pain. We refuse the cycle of patching symptoms to bill more hours.
We don't hide behind emails or jargon. We don't upsell for upselling's sake. We don't sit idle until something breaks.
What We Are
Equal parts bold pioneer and trusted mentor. Making you feel safe while we explore new frontiers together.
Direct but not harsh. We deliver what you need to hear, not just what you want to hear, with empathy and respect. We take our work seriously, but not ourselves.
HAIDEN stands for Transparency, Reliability, and Freedom in all things. We bring clarity to complexity and strategic direction when it matters most.
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