Hany Girgis
Encyclopedia
Hany Girgis is the Chief Executive Officer, President and Founder of SGIS.
Girgis started SGIS in 2002 from his bedroom; the company was named one of the Fastest-Growing Businesses in America in 2006 by Entrepreneur Magazine
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and graduated with high honors in Electrical Engineering. He is also a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha
fraternity.
Girgis started SGIS in 2002 from his bedroom; the company was named one of the Fastest-Growing Businesses in America in 2006 by Entrepreneur Magazine
Entrepreneur Magazine
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Education
Girgis attended the University of Central FloridaUniversity of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida, commonly referred to as UCF, is a metropolitan public research university located in Orlando, Florida, United States...
and graduated with high honors in Electrical Engineering. He is also a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha
Lambda Chi Alpha is one of the largest men's secret general fraternities in North America, having initiated more than 280,000 members and held chapters at more than 300 universities. It is a member of the North-American Interfraternity Conference and was founded by Warren A. Cole, while he was a...
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Recognition
- 40 Under 40 Leaders of San Diego
- 2006 Governor's Entrepreneurship Award
- 2007 SBA Small Business AdministrationSmall Business AdministrationThe Small Business Administration is a United States government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The mission of the Small Business Administration is "to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by enabling the establishment and viability of small businesses...
Small Business Person of the Year - 2008 SBA Small Business AdministrationSmall Business AdministrationThe Small Business Administration is a United States government agency that provides support to entrepreneurs and small businesses. The mission of the Small Business Administration is "to maintain and strengthen the nation's economy by enabling the establishment and viability of small businesses...
Entrepreneurial Success Award