Hal Haygood

About Hal Haygood

I\'m an experienced IT & Cloud Architecture Manager and Enterprise Architect with a proven track record in delivering complex data center and hybrid cloud solutions.At NetApp, I led a crew of 14 talented architects and engineers. We managed $80M worth of cloud solutions and made sure everything clicks into place for our R&D and sales teams. Think AWS, Azure, GCP, and IBM Cloud – juggling them while overseeing the architectural framework for engineering operations. Effective business planning and financial operations complement my technical expertise.Before this, I was part of a team that turned FlexPod from a cool idea into a billion-dollar success story. My role involved launching numerous solutions across various platforms, focusing on delivering value and efficiency.My professional mission is to drive innovation in technology, streamline infrastructure development, and support market presence through effective channel enablement and technical marketing. I\'m also deeply invested in mentoring emerging talent and fostering an environment where teamwork and excellence are the norms. And when I\'m off the clock, you\'ll find me strumming my guitar or sharing life lessons and stories that go beyond the tech world.In my personal time, I’ve handled life\'s profound challenges, like caring for a loved one with Alzheimer\'s—a journey that has taught me resilience and the importance of community support. This chapter of my life, including my professional pause, has been captured in a heartfelt post about my layoff and my mother’s transition to memory care. It’s an aspect of my story that I\'m open to sharing, as it has shaped my approach to leadership and life.Feel free to connect with me here to discuss technology, trade playlists, or just to share insights!

Experience

1. Enterprise Architect

   Coastal Credit Union

   May 2024 — Present

   Lead the Enterprise Architecture function for the Credit Union, including long-range strategic planning, alignment of business and technology, integration management, and portfolio oversight and rationalization.

Education

• W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Information Systems

• North Carolina State University - College of Management

  Master of Business Administration - MBA, IT Management

• The George Washington University

  Master's Certificate, Project Management

Skills

• Data Center
• Cloud Computing
• Cisco Technologies
• Virtualization
• Program Management
• Itil
• Unix
• Pmp
• IT Strategy
• Vendor Management
• IT Management
• Security
• Linux
• Storage
• Disaster Recovery
• Network Security
• Integration
• Infrastructure
• Storage Area Networks
• IT Operations
• Networking
• Business Planning
• San
• Solaris
• IT Financial Management
• Cloud Storage
• Netapp
• Talent Developer
• Computer Information Systems
• Project Management
• Tcp/Ip
• Cloud Applications
• Enterprise Software
• Data Center Infrastructure
• IT Infrastructure Management
• University Recruitment
• Financial Operations
• Management