Ashley Hauck
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder With a career that spans lifesaving missions at sea to mission-critical digital transformation, Ashley Hauck, brings a rare blend of grit, precision, and technical vision to Pipe Nexus. Ashley spent a decade as a United States Navy Rescue Swimmer, executing high-risk search-and-rescue operations around the globe. The relentless training and split-second decision-making forged a leadership style grounded in discipline, teamwork, and unwavering accountability. Transitioning from the U.S. Navy to the "real world", Ashley rose to Operations Lead, where he zeroed-in on information technology, analytics, and enterprise reporting. There, he architected data-driven workflows that eliminated bottlenecks, slashed redundant processes, and saved his organization millions of dollars. His knack for translating complex operational challenges into elegant digital solutions set the stage for his next venture. At Pipe Nexus, Ashley oversees operations, product strategy, and client success. He channels his rescue-swimmer mindset—“every second matters”—into building an all-in-one platform that lets industrial service companies bid, execute, track, and analyze every job in real time. Whether simplifying regulatory reporting or visualizing field data in a single dashboard, Ashley ensures Pipe Nexus delivers the speed, clarity, and control that modern operators demand. |
Tom Bayhi
Chief Information Officer & Co-Founder With over 25 years of experience in the IT field, Tom Bayhi brings a deep understanding of enterprise systems and a focus on delivering secure, reliable solutions. Tom began his career at a local internet service provider, monitoring networks and building a foundation in operational support. He went on to serve as a network management specialist where he developed expertise in enterprise-grade virtualization, application delivery, and secure system design. Tom's career has spanned diverse responsibilities, including large-scale hardware metrics collection, cloud migrations, and operational data integration across varied environments. Tom is not only an expert in enterprise architecture, but also business process analysis, software development, and collaboration platforms, Tom has led countless large and complex transformative projects across many sectors. Known for his methodical, detail-oriented, and creative problem-solving style, Tom thrives in constrained, high-stakes environments where innovation and precision are critical. He continues to push for modern, secure, and efficient solutions that scale with evolving organizational needs. As Co-Founder and Chief Information Officer, Tom oversees infrastructure, cybersecurity, and software strategy, while using operations analysis to align technology with business goals. |
James Sauvinet
Chief Technology Officer & Co-Founder For nearly two decades, James Sauvinet has been the engineering force behind secure, high-performance software that powers organizations of every size—from lean start-ups to multimillion-dollar enterprises. A full-stack engineer by trade and a database architect at heart, James has designed and hardened applications across web, mobile, and cloud platforms while mastering three major relational database systems and today’s leading NoSQL technologies. His data-centric approach ensures every line of code at Pipe Nexus is scalable, auditable, and ready for real-time analytics. James pairs deep technical acumen with proven leadership. He has built and guided small, medium, and large geographically dispersed engineering teams, instilling rigorous DevSecOps practices and a culture of continuous delivery. Under his direction, teams consistently ship resilient software that meets stringent security and compliance requirements—an imperative for Pipe Nexus’s pipeline-focused customers. At Pipe Nexus, James architects the platform’s micro-services, data pipelines, and API layers, turning complex field operations into intuitive digital workflows. His blueprint delivers the reliability, security, and extensibility that energy and industrial service companies demand, while enabling rapid feature iterations to keep clients ahead of regulatory and market shifts. |
