About HAIDEN

HAIDEN is an acronym for: Harmonious Accountable Integrity, Dependable Ethical Neuromorphic AI Technologies

More than a service provider – we are your bold tech ally on a mission to empower innovation with integrity

01

Our Mission

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 – their mission and customers.

Empowerment Through Technology
02

Our Vision

A world where businesses operate with clarity and confidence, unhindered by vendor lock-in or opaque "black box" systems. We envision a future of open ecosystems and empowered users, where technology is trustworthy, transparent, and tirelessly working for you.

Freedom Through Transparency

Our Core Values

The principles that guide every decision, every interaction, and every innovation at HAIDEN

🔍

Transparency

We operate in the open. No hidden agendas, no secret sauces. Information sharing is the norm, not the exception. By being radically honest about our tools and processes, we build unshakeable trust.

Reliability

We do what we say and we do it right. Clients count on us to be there 24/7, delivering rock-solid solutions that just work. We stand by our actions and honor our commitments.

🚀

Freedom

Above all, we defend your autonomy. No vendor lock-in – ever. We champion open standards and interoperability so you stay in control. Your freedom to innovate is sacred.

Integrity

Ethics and accountability guide us. From cybersecurity to AI, we hold ourselves to the highest standards. Every decision aligns with doing the right thing.

❤️

People-Centricity

We never forget the "why" behind the tech – people. Automation isn't about replacing humans; it's about elevating them to thrive in creativity and strategic work.

Meet the Founder

"

Mike doesn't just solve problems—he builds the systems that keep them solved.

"

Mike Stafford

Strategic technology & cyber leader who converts chaotic, high-risk operations into secure, automated, people-centric ecosystems—while preserving both culture and ROI.

15+

Years Experience

5+

Expert Certifications

M&A

Integration Specialist

Zero

Unplanned Downtime

Core Strengths

Cybersecurity Authority

CISSP • CISM • CMMC CCP • Microsoft 365 Administrator Expert • Microsoft Cybersecurity Architect Expert certified. Former Azure Solutions Architect Expert (2022). Orchestrates NIST 800-171 & zero-trust frameworks across multi-entity portfolios.

Cloud & Infrastructure Architect

Designed full Entra ID/SharePoint migrations. Cut device onboarding from 8 hours to 15 minutes via automation.

M&A Risk Integrator

Led IT diligence & integration for multiple acquired subsidiaries with zero unplanned downtime.

Values-Driven Leader

Combines behavioral intelligence with calm dispute mediation. Anchored in evidence-based decisions and uncompromising integrity.

Leadership Philosophy

1

People-First Security

Technology succeeds only when humans feel informed and respected.

2

Transparency Over Silence

Clear escalation paths beat quiet compliance every time.

3

Automate Relentlessly

Human creativity should never be spent on repetitive tasks.

4

Integrity Is Non-Negotiable

Ethical shortcuts erode value faster than any hacker.

5

Data-Driven Decisions

Evidence eclipses opinion; metrics guide every initiative.

Culture & Personality

We are fearless mentors at heart – the seasoned guide at your side. 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 repeatedly to bill more hours, rather than solving root causes.

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 (unafraid to challenge the status quo) and trusted mentor (making you feel safe while we explore new frontiers together).

We speak plainly, explain the complex, and even share a wink of wry humor when things get heavy. We take our work seriously – but not ourselves.

In short, HAIDEN stands for Transparency, Reliability, and Freedom in all things. We are the antidote to opaque, ad-hoc IT. We are building a future where your technology is open, secure, and profoundly empowering – defending your freedom to innovate at every turn.

The Bottom Line

Mike is the rare fusion of cyber guardian, systems architect, and behavioral-intelligence coach. Organizations that partner with him don't just gain a technologist—they gain a risk radar, culture catalyst, and value-creation engine in one high-integrity package.

Whether you need production software polished, an IT roadmap untangled, or a sneak peek at the next wave of autonomous tooling, HAIDEN is here to help—minus the hype.