Meet Dr. Cristi

I'm Dr. Cristi A. Haygood, the Founder & CEO of Alyse Engineering Innovations — a firm dedicated to engineering real value for Leaders and Organizations in today’s rapidly evolving workplace.

For over 20 years, throughout my Corporate Career and with my company, I’ve worked to help Organizations, Leaders, and Teams achieve excellence without burnout. My work combines Leadership Development, Productivity Strategies, and engineering practices with today’s most powerful tools: AI and Value Engineering.

I help organizations create synergy between their people, processes, and metrics.

My Story

I'm a proud native of Tuskegee, AL and grew up surrounded by legends like the Tuskegee Airman, esteemed Educators, Engineers, Lawyers, and Health Care Providers. Growing up surrounded by excellence, always gave me the confidence and courage to pursue my dreams and work hard with every opportunity. This confidence, courage, and work ethic carried me through Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees, right into Corporate America.

I discovered a talent early in my career for leading people and getting things done. Rising steadily over time into the leadership ranks, going farther than I ever expected as a Black Woman in STEM. As a Global Engineering Director, whose transformed teams from struggling to succeeding, resulting in over $50M+ in value to the bottom line over the last 7 years, I've had success that others dream about.

Journey through Corporate America

Having worked with big corporations like Raytheon, United Technologies, and Honeywell, I rose through the ranks as a Mechanical Engineer, Sr. Systems Engineer, and into multiple Leadership Roles including Sr. Engineering Manager and Global Engineering Director. One thing that struck me was how little training Technical Leaders received before becoming Managers. Many of these Leaders were promoted into these roles due to longevity or to afford them a "stretch goal" to try managing people due to their strong technical skills.

Utilizing the knowledge obtained from my MBA, MS Engineering Management, and Doctor of Engineering Degrees and applying over 17 Years experience as an Engineer and People Leader, I've always worked to develop my teams and build leaders who excel at managing people, driving productivity, and accelerating performance to meet and exceed organizational objectives.

Along the way, I’ve also had challenges - working 60hrs per week, every week; dealing with bad managers who thrived on chaos and hostile behavior; rebuilding teams while having to constantly fire-fight and deal with too much bureaucracy/ unrealistic expectations. This was a recurring theme I heard when I met with other Leaders at work, networking events, and conferences. So many of us were burned out and feeling like work was our life - filled with early mornings/late nights and no time or energy to live our actual lives! I took stock of it all and realized that there was a better way. Something had to change and I had the power to change it.

My Mission: #EngineerBetterLeaders

I believe Leadership hasn’t changed — but the tools we use to lead have.

My mission is to empower Leaders to:

✔ Lead confidently in an AI-powered world

✔ Streamline operations and maximize ROI with Value Engineering

✔ Build high-performing, resilient, and future-ready teams

My Approach: #EngineerRealValue

I bring a unique, systems-driven perspective shaped by my engineering background and Leadership expertise. My approach integrates:

Executive Leadership Development → Equipping Leaders with strategies enhanced by AI insights.
Value Engineering & Strategy Consulting → Eliminating inefficiencies, streamlining workflows, optimizing resources, aligning organizational goals, and ensuring resources create maximum impact.
Future-Ready Strategies → Preparing results-focused teams for resilience, collaboration, and adaptability.

Keynote Speaking & Workshops → Inspiring audiences with practical, forward-looking leadership insights and productivity strategies.

This blend of people, process, and technology ensures Leaders don’t just adapt to change — they thrive in it.

Why Clients Choose Me

Organizations partner with me because I don’t just talk about the future of Leadership—I engineer it into action.

Leaders gain clarity and confidence in leveraging AI.
Teams become aligned, resilient, and innovative.
Organizations see measurable improvements in productivity and ROI.

Let's Elevate Together

Leadership is human at its core, but with the right processes and the right tools, it can scale to new heights.

💡Ready to explore how I can help your Leaders and teams thrive?

Building Better Leaders and High-Performing Teams are only a Discovery Call away...

Looking forward to working with you as we #EngineerBetterLeaders!

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