Why We Started Hayshack — and What Connects Everything We Do
Most business problems that involve technology are not technology problems. Why we started Hayshack and what connects IT consulting, cybersecurity, AI and publishing.
Greg Hay is a senior technology leader and the founder of Hayshack Enterprises. With over 29 years of experience in enterprise IT leadership, he specializes in cybersecurity, cloud architecture, and digital transformation across the retail and wholesale sectors. He has led major initiatives in infrastructure modernization, SAP environments, and security programs for large-scale operations.
Greg holds an MBA from Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University and an MSc in Cybersecurity, graduating Summa Cum Laude from EC-Council University. His career is defined by a commitment to technical precision and strategic resilience, often acting as the primary point of resolution for complex system failures and architectural bottlenecks.
At Hayshack, Greg applies this enterprise-grade discipline to help businesses secure their infrastructure and modernize their digital strategy. He combines high-level business leadership with deep technical expertise to build systems that are both scalable and secure.
Read more about his background on the About page.

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