Jim Hayes - AI Freedom Alliance

Jim is a seasoned Principal Architect specializing in Technology Strategy and Enterprise Architecture, bringing over 20 years of experience guiding organizations through complex technical and business transformation. He advises executive leadership on long‑term technology roadmaps, capital investments, and enterprise‑wide architectural direction, with deep expertise in product management from vision through scalable deployment.

With a background leading global teams, Data Center operations, and large‑scale infrastructure initiatives, Jim has designed, built, migrated, and optimized numerous enterprise environments. He is an active contributor to the Data Center community and serves as an Advisor to the Board of the AFCOM Central Ohio Chapter. His work with multiple security organizations further strengthens his ability to deliver secure, resilient, and business‑aligned technical solutions.