Wise Counsel and Delighted Clients
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.
About Us
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.
Our Team
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.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.
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 and Chief Information Security Officer, 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.
Russ Rodrigue - CEO, Founder
Brian LeComte
Senior Consultant
Brian LeComte is a Senior Consultant with Haylius Consulting. An accomplished IT leader with over 25 years of experience, he is known for his strategic thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
Brian has a proven track record of building cohesive teams that foster collaborative work environments. His passion for technology and people has produced successful results, delivering IT initiatives and strategies for our clients. Throughout his 19-year career at Cianbro Corporation, Brian held several key positions where he developed expertise in solutions delivery, support services, and network operations.
As the Solutions Delivery Director, he led multiple teams responsible for enterprise applications, data management, application development, and project management. Brian's contributions were instrumental in authoring IT strategic plans and coordinating multiple mergers and acquisitions.
During his tenure he was tasked with serving as the interim CIO, where he oversaw all aspects of the IT team, managed the IT budget and corporate initiatives. Prior to his nearly two decades in the construction industry, Brian’s experience at bio-tech manufacturing, Elanco and retail leader, LL Bean providing technical leadership and support over systems and network administration. Brian’s collegiate career was spent at Thomas College studying Computer Information Systems.
He is committed to continuous learning and professional development achieving certifications with Citrix system management, ITIL process improvement and ISC2 cybersecurity. Outside of his work in the private sector, Brian is actively involved in his community.
He currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Alfond Youth and Community Center in various capacities for facilities, technology, safety, governance and executive committees. He has contributed time in the past completing one term on the Board of Trustees for Mount Merici Academy and as a technology consultant for the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter.
Brian LeComte - Senior Consultant
Joe Kennedy
Senior Consultant
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. 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.
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 is passionate about reducing risks and delivering business value to the organization.
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. 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What types of services does Haylius offer?
The team at Haylius focuses their consulting practice in six disciplines: Fractional CIO/CISO services, IT Strategy, Application road mapping, Cybersecurity, IT Governance, and Advisory services. While these focal areas are in our wheelhouse of experience and expertise, at the core of our mission we want to help all our clients identify and solve technical challenges.
What makes us stand out?
What makes us different is being industry and product agnostic, having a servant-leader mindset, and our ability and experience as problem solvers. Our goal as a provider of technical advisory services is to not be the “perpetual” consultants.
How is Haylius structured?
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Haylius is built around key IT leaders with deep technical expertise and industry experience. We operate under an outcome-based approach performed by our core principles and employees of the company, but we also utilize known and proven consultants with specific skills to round out our service offerings.
- Haylius is built around key IT leaders with deep technical expertise and industry experience. We operate under an outcome-based approach delivered by our core principals and employees. We also partner with proven consultants who have specific expertise to round out our service offerings.
What is the philosophy of the company?
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Our vision is to deliver exceptional IT advice and service to company leaders in every industry.
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Our mission is to provide wise counsel with each engagement and delight our clients with quality results
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Our Culture is rooted in a genuine belief in the work we do driven by our clients’ success. We measure that success in two key ways: the feedback and satisfaction we receive from our clients, and the frequency of repeat business from those we’ve already had the privilege to serve.
Do you only work with clients in construction?
The Haylius Consulting team has extensive experience in many industries, including Banking and Financial Services, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Technology, Aerospace, Higher Education, Electrical Distribution, and Hospitality. We do have an extensive tenure in Construction with over 85 years of combined IT leadership and technical experience.
My company continues to implement new software solutions, but shouldn’t we be retiring applications in the Cloud-era software lifecycle?
Most companies are collecting software in their application portfolios at an incredible rate, due in part to the simplicity and prevalence of Cloud systems, but also because many companies have under-invested in modern business applications. Most industries continue to progress through a software evolution meant to cover functional or systemic gaps, thus the “software ledger” is heavily weighted to “credits” (adding software) vs. “debits” (reduction of software).
What is Technical Debt, should I be worried?
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The impact of technical debt on a company largely depends on its vision and execution regarding technology investments. Companies that custom-build or maintain legacy technology platforms as part of their strategy may experience lower technical debt, as these systems represent sunk costs and are typically stable. However, companies aiming to rapidly modernize their technology stack or application portfolio can accumulate significant technical debt if they prioritize quick, short-term solutions. These rapid implementations often require continuous development and maintenance, which can hinder long-term agility and increase overall costs.
- In business terms, technical debt can impact:
- Productivity: As technical debt accumulates, it can slow down development processes, making it harder and more time-consuming to add new features or fix bugs.
- Quality: High levels of technical debt can lead to more defects and lower overall software quality, which can affect customer satisfaction and trust.
- Costs: Addressing technical debt requires resources, including time and money, which could otherwise be spent on innovation and new development.
- Agility: Excessive technical debt can reduce a company's ability to respond quickly to market changes or new opportunities, as the development team may be bogged down by maintenance and refactoring tasks.