Matthew Marr is a former Scottish Labour Party spin doctor.
Having taken the role of spokesman for Party leader Wendy Alexander only weeks before, he resigned on 17 November 2007 after his behaviour at the Scottish Politician of the Year Awards two nights previously was revealed by most Scottish newspapers, including the Sunday Herald who carried it as their front page lead.
Allegations include the branding of First Minister Alex Salmond a "c**t", being abusive to MSPs and hotel staff and "muttering about the middle classes". None of these were denied and he offered his resignation to Ms Alexander who accepted it.
Previous to this role, he was President of Dundee University Students Association from 2001 to 2002, was a press officer within the Labour-led Scottish Executive, worked for SCIAF and was special advisor to Glasgow City Council leader Steven Purcell.
Marr now works as an assistant to Tommy McAvoy MP, the member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West.
Having taken the role of spokesman for Party leader Wendy Alexander only weeks before, he resigned on 17 November 2007 after his behaviour at the Scottish Politician of the Year Awards two nights previously was revealed by most Scottish newspapers, including the Sunday Herald who carried it as their front page lead.
Allegations include the branding of First Minister Alex Salmond a "c**t", being abusive to MSPs and hotel staff and "muttering about the middle classes". None of these were denied and he offered his resignation to Ms Alexander who accepted it.
Previous to this role, he was President of Dundee University Students Association from 2001 to 2002, was a press officer within the Labour-led Scottish Executive, worked for SCIAF and was special advisor to Glasgow City Council leader Steven Purcell.
Marr now works as an assistant to Tommy McAvoy MP, the member for Rutherglen and Hamilton West.
SkillStorm is a national staff augmentation and outsourcing company. The company provides project management, engineering and information technology solutions to many of the various organizations throughout the United States. With 1100 employees companywide, SkillStorm posted a 2007 revenue of $20 million.
SkillStorm was founded by Vince Virga and several of his University of Central Florida Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers, including John Mahony and Mark Moore. In 2006 Brian Brown joined the organization and created SkillStorm University, for which he won a Stevie Award
SkillStorm has fifteen offices nationwide with headquarters in San Diego, California. Other locations include Charleston, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Washington DC, Orlando, Carlsbad, Pasadena, Sierra Vista, Bradenton and Tampa.
Divisions
SkillStorm
Focus: Providing diversified technical services to various organizations nationwide. Specialize in project management consulting, outsourcing and staff augmentation solutions within the areas of Information Technology and Engineering.
StormStaff
Focus: Providing professional accounting/financial and administrative talent to organizations on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. StormStaff, a division of SkillStorm, is a privately-held, specialty staffing firm.
SkillStorm Solutions
Information Technology:
SkillStorm provides services that allow companies to stay up to date with the latest hardware and software in order to maintain competitive within the industry.
These solutions include:
Configuration Management, Data Center Management, Asset Management, Systems Integration, Desktop Support, Applications/ Installation & Support, IT Consultation, Systems Architecture, Database Administration, WAN Administration/ Engineering, PC Software Specialists, Technical Writing, Network Engineering.
Applications and Development:
Solutions for developers focusing on ERP Software Integration and Implementation needs using PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle and J.D. Edwards.
Solutions focus in the areas of:
Web Design, Internet Technology Strategy, Quality Assurance Specialists, Web Administration, Technical Training, Internet Management, Technical Writing, E-Business Strategy, Systems Programming, Management of Business Applications.
Engineering and Design
SkillStorm offers clients insight on emerging innovations and applications within the fields of mechanical, hardware and electrical engineering and design.
SkillStorm provides diverse solutions for Engineering/Design needs, including:
Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Field Engineering, IC Test Engineering, Outside Plant Engineering, Radar/Microwave/Sonar, Optical Engineering, Digital and Analog, RF Engineering, Engineering Technicians, Embedded Software, Drafting, Asics Design, Stress, Systems, Thermal, Plumbing, HVAC, Interior Design, Piping, Structural
<b>Enterprise Project Services<b>:
Enterprise Project Services, a division of SkillStorm, specializes in providing strategic business solutions, through the use of formalized Project Management processes and effective Project Management services, to increase the business value proposition. Enterprise Project Services deals in the development and support of the Program Management Office (PMO), Enterprise Project Management (EPM) and specialized Technology services, to specifically address our client’s strategic business goals and objectives.
The Enterprise Project Services division will create a process framework for managing and ensuring success of all projects within the corporate strategy, while meeting audit and compliance guidelines. The Enterprise Project Services division also provides a strategic outsource solution to Program Management Office (PMO) and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) by providing a hosted web portal to manage Microsoft Project Server, Project Portfolio Server and Sharepoint Server to reduce cost, improve productivity and meet compliance guidelines.
StormStaff Services
Administrative
These services include placing:
Mailroom Clerks, Administrative Assistants, Convention Representatives, Customer Service Representatives, Data Entry Clerks, Executive Assistants, General Office/File Clerks, Human Resource Assistants, Marketing Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Receptionists/Switchboard, Operators, Sales Assistants, Word Processing Specialists.
Accounting and Finance
These services include placing:
Accounting Clerks, Jr. Accountants, Sr. Accountants, Staff Accountants, A/P Clerks, A/P Managers, A/R Specialists, A/R Managers, Bookkeepers, Payroll Clerks, Payroll Specialists, Collections, Credit Manager, Accounting Managers, Controllers, CFOs.
News
*StormStaff appoints new associate VP
*SkillStorm Relocates to New Office in Charlotte, NC - Staffing Industry Analysts
*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=9A07993A9B6D4E54AB111ECACD7AF001 SkillStorm Opens New Office in Washington, D.C. Metro Area - Staffing Industry Analysts]
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*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=33297B4EDE4641F8975C5F6E00B69162 SkillStorm Relocates to New Office in Dallas, TX - Staffing Industry Analysts]
*SkillStorm Relocates to Carlsbad, CA - San Diego Metropolitan
*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=118EA798E7E248C88622CC64BA06CFE5 SkillStorm Wins San Diego Better Business Bureau 2009 Torch Award - Staffing Industry Analysts]
*
*SkillStorm Relocates to Carlsbad, CA - San Diego Business Journal
*SkillStorm Relocates to Carlsbad, CA - San Diego Daily Transcript
*StormStaff Appoints New Associate VP - San Diego Metropolitan
*StormStaff Appoints New Associate VP - San Diego Business Journal
*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=2ED9DA1C24584D7B851CD34BF40CC311 SkillStorm Wins Orlando Business Journal's 2009 Outstanding Small Business Award - Staffing Industry Analysts]
*SkillStorm Promotes Jim Jackson to COO
Awards
* [http://sandiego.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site26&id9d71cf17-8a56-450e-83a3-148b201264e2 SkillStorm Wins San Diego Better Business Bureau’s 2008 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics]
*[http://sourcebook.sddt.com/Source/companies.cfm?BusinessCategory_ID=65 SkillStorm Ranks #2 on San Diego Daily Transcript’s Staffing Firms List for 2008 - San Diego Daily Transcript]
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*SkillStorm Wins South Florida Business Journal's Best Places To Work In South Florida Award For Second Year In A Row
View all SkillStorm Awards Here
Links
*SkillStorm website
*StormStaff website
*SkillStorm locations
SkillStorm was founded by Vince Virga and several of his University of Central Florida Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity brothers, including John Mahony and Mark Moore. In 2006 Brian Brown joined the organization and created SkillStorm University, for which he won a Stevie Award
SkillStorm has fifteen offices nationwide with headquarters in San Diego, California. Other locations include Charleston, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Washington DC, Orlando, Carlsbad, Pasadena, Sierra Vista, Bradenton and Tampa.
Divisions
SkillStorm
Focus: Providing diversified technical services to various organizations nationwide. Specialize in project management consulting, outsourcing and staff augmentation solutions within the areas of Information Technology and Engineering.
StormStaff
Focus: Providing professional accounting/financial and administrative talent to organizations on a temporary, temporary-to-hire and direct-hire basis. StormStaff, a division of SkillStorm, is a privately-held, specialty staffing firm.
SkillStorm Solutions
Information Technology:
SkillStorm provides services that allow companies to stay up to date with the latest hardware and software in order to maintain competitive within the industry.
These solutions include:
Configuration Management, Data Center Management, Asset Management, Systems Integration, Desktop Support, Applications/ Installation & Support, IT Consultation, Systems Architecture, Database Administration, WAN Administration/ Engineering, PC Software Specialists, Technical Writing, Network Engineering.
Applications and Development:
Solutions for developers focusing on ERP Software Integration and Implementation needs using PeopleSoft, SAP, Oracle and J.D. Edwards.
Solutions focus in the areas of:
Web Design, Internet Technology Strategy, Quality Assurance Specialists, Web Administration, Technical Training, Internet Management, Technical Writing, E-Business Strategy, Systems Programming, Management of Business Applications.
Engineering and Design
SkillStorm offers clients insight on emerging innovations and applications within the fields of mechanical, hardware and electrical engineering and design.
SkillStorm provides diverse solutions for Engineering/Design needs, including:
Hardware Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Field Engineering, IC Test Engineering, Outside Plant Engineering, Radar/Microwave/Sonar, Optical Engineering, Digital and Analog, RF Engineering, Engineering Technicians, Embedded Software, Drafting, Asics Design, Stress, Systems, Thermal, Plumbing, HVAC, Interior Design, Piping, Structural
<b>Enterprise Project Services<b>:
Enterprise Project Services, a division of SkillStorm, specializes in providing strategic business solutions, through the use of formalized Project Management processes and effective Project Management services, to increase the business value proposition. Enterprise Project Services deals in the development and support of the Program Management Office (PMO), Enterprise Project Management (EPM) and specialized Technology services, to specifically address our client’s strategic business goals and objectives.
The Enterprise Project Services division will create a process framework for managing and ensuring success of all projects within the corporate strategy, while meeting audit and compliance guidelines. The Enterprise Project Services division also provides a strategic outsource solution to Program Management Office (PMO) and Enterprise Project Management (EPM) by providing a hosted web portal to manage Microsoft Project Server, Project Portfolio Server and Sharepoint Server to reduce cost, improve productivity and meet compliance guidelines.
StormStaff Services
Administrative
These services include placing:
Mailroom Clerks, Administrative Assistants, Convention Representatives, Customer Service Representatives, Data Entry Clerks, Executive Assistants, General Office/File Clerks, Human Resource Assistants, Marketing Assistants, Office Administrators/Managers, Receptionists/Switchboard, Operators, Sales Assistants, Word Processing Specialists.
Accounting and Finance
These services include placing:
Accounting Clerks, Jr. Accountants, Sr. Accountants, Staff Accountants, A/P Clerks, A/P Managers, A/R Specialists, A/R Managers, Bookkeepers, Payroll Clerks, Payroll Specialists, Collections, Credit Manager, Accounting Managers, Controllers, CFOs.
News
*StormStaff appoints new associate VP
*SkillStorm Relocates to New Office in Charlotte, NC - Staffing Industry Analysts
*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=9A07993A9B6D4E54AB111ECACD7AF001 SkillStorm Opens New Office in Washington, D.C. Metro Area - Staffing Industry Analysts]
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*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=33297B4EDE4641F8975C5F6E00B69162 SkillStorm Relocates to New Office in Dallas, TX - Staffing Industry Analysts]
*SkillStorm Relocates to Carlsbad, CA - San Diego Metropolitan
*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=118EA798E7E248C88622CC64BA06CFE5 SkillStorm Wins San Diego Better Business Bureau 2009 Torch Award - Staffing Industry Analysts]
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*SkillStorm Relocates to Carlsbad, CA - San Diego Business Journal
*SkillStorm Relocates to Carlsbad, CA - San Diego Daily Transcript
*StormStaff Appoints New Associate VP - San Diego Metropolitan
*StormStaff Appoints New Associate VP - San Diego Business Journal
*[http://www.staffingindustry.com/ME2/dirmod.asp?sid9B6FFC446FF7486981EA3C0C3CCE4943&nmArtIcles%2FNews&typeMultiPublishing&modPublishingTitles&mid6EECC0FE471F4CA995CE2A3E9A8E4207&tier4&id=2ED9DA1C24584D7B851CD34BF40CC311 SkillStorm Wins Orlando Business Journal's 2009 Outstanding Small Business Award - Staffing Industry Analysts]
*SkillStorm Promotes Jim Jackson to COO
Awards
* [http://sandiego.bbb.org/WWWRoot/SitePage.aspx?site26&id9d71cf17-8a56-450e-83a3-148b201264e2 SkillStorm Wins San Diego Better Business Bureau’s 2008 Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics]
*[http://sourcebook.sddt.com/Source/companies.cfm?BusinessCategory_ID=65 SkillStorm Ranks #2 on San Diego Daily Transcript’s Staffing Firms List for 2008 - San Diego Daily Transcript]
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*SkillStorm Wins South Florida Business Journal's Best Places To Work In South Florida Award For Second Year In A Row
View all SkillStorm Awards Here
Links
*SkillStorm website
*StormStaff website
*SkillStorm locations
SGIS is a Defense Contractor providing services, in the fields of Intelligence, Information Technology and Engineering, to the US Military and the US Federal Government. Founded in 2002, SGIS partnered with the United States Government to join the Counter-terrorism and Counter-intelligence effort, quickly becoming a component of several government agencies' support teams.
SGIS works with organizations at the federal, state and local levels including:
*The US Army
*The US Air Force
*The Department of the Navy
*The US Marine Corps
*The Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
*The National Security Agency (NSA)
*The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
*Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
*JPL/NASA
SGIS has fourteen offices nationwide and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Other office locations: Charleston, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Metro-Washington D.C., Orlando, a Proposal Center (also located in Orlando), Carlsbad, Pasadena, Sierra Vista, Bradenton and Tampa.
History
CEO Hany Girgis founded SGIS from his garage in June 2002, shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Girgis pinpointed that there would be an upsurge in Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security. Because of organizations and federal agencies requiring more services to keep up with the war on terrorism, budgets increased providing Girgis with an opportunity to build a company that focused on defending our nation's freedom. In turn, he turned the way of government contracting.
Girgis' partner, Vince Virga, President of SGIS, joined in early 2003. Virga helped Girgis start up SGIS based on a 14-year friendship with Girgis that dates back to their college days at the University of Central Florida and working together in management.
SGIS soon became an 8(a) certified, Small Disadvantaged Business. This gave SGIS numerous chances to bid on government contracting opportunities and increase its presence within the market.
Today, SGIS has over 850 employees and is currently generating approximately $85 million.
Teammates
* Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
* Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
* Northrop Grumman
* Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
* The California Institute of Technology
* General Dynamics
* Rockwell Collins
* Raytheon
* L3 Communications
* Lockheed Martin Corporation
* Mantech International
* Booz Allen Hamilton
Capabilities
Information Technology
SGIS uses IT solutions and services to fit the specific mission areas of their government customers.
SGIS works with a diverse group of customers across numerous agencies and departments enabling them to provide advanced technical solutions using proven methodologies. SGIS uses these approaches to optimize Information Technology resources and system adaptability.
SGIS Information Technology Capabilities:
* IT Systems and Network Administration
* Physical Network Security and Analysis
* Applications and Software Development
* Embedded Software Development/Testing
* Database Development and Maintenance
* Web Application Development
* Information Assurance (VA, IDS, ISS and PKI)
* Technical Documentation and Training
* Configuration Management
Engineering
SGIS provides a vast array of engineering services, from concept definition through life-cycle support, across several defense and government agencies. SGIS combines research and development with hands-on field experience to provide full-scale engineering and technical solutions across a broad area of operations for the Department of Defense, NASA and various Intelligence Agencies.
SGIS Engineering Capabilities:
* Land Mobile Radio
* Systems Engineering
* Structural Analysis
* Mechanical Design
* RF and Communications
* Quality Assurance
* Thermal Engineering
* Electro Mechanical Design
* AutoCAD Design
* Tactical Automated Security Systems (TASS)
* 2D & 3D Simulation and Training
* Project Management
* Embedded Software
Intelligence
SGIS protects America’s borders and citizens by providing leading edge intelligence solutions. SGIS has a large team of intelligence professionals in support of multiple intelligence agencies providing all-source, HUMINT, SIGINT and ELINT analysis, collection management support, counterintelligence support, desk officer support and targeting support.
SGIS Intelligence Capabilities:
* Counterintelligence Threat Analysis
* Intelligence Collection Analysis
* Collection Management
* Targeting Support & Expertise
* Global Operational Support
* Desk Officer Support
* Global Program Support
* Intel Writing and Reporting
* All-Source, HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT Analysis
* Life-Cycle Data Analysis and Technology Support
* Geographic Information Systems Development
* 24/7 Watch Services
Global Telecommunications
SGIS provides advanced telecommunications solutions to a variety of different departments and agencies including the Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).SGIS also has telecom engineers and technicians deployed overseas supporting our military and embassies.
SGIS Telecommunications Capabilities:
* Defense Messaging (DMS) Services and Support
* Telecommunications Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance
* Video Teleconference Design, Installation and Support
* Fiber Optic and Cat 5 Cable Installation
* Tactical Automated Security Systems (TASS)
* Wireless Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance
* Certified Nortel and Lucent Engineers
* Project Management
Logistics
SGIS works with customers to ensure that critical operations function at the highest level of excellence, from supplying NASA engineering departments with highly specialized materials used in the construction of unmanned rovers to expediting the procurement and shipment of equipment to build geospatial networks.
SGIS Logistics Capabilities:
* Supply Chain Management
* Integrated Logistics Management
* Computer Based Training
* Instructional Design
* Technical Documentation
* Material Management
* Project Management
Contracts
The Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), an agency of the United States Air Force, awarded SGIS an Enterprise Operations Center Network Support Contract supporting the 690th Intelligence Support Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The scope of the contract for SGIS includes: Systems Administration, Network Administration, Hardware Maintenance and Help Desk Support. The contract is valid until September 30, 2007, with two one-year options extending through September 30, 2009.
General Dynamics Information Technology awarded SGIS a Constructive Training contract supporting the 309th Military Intelligence (MI) Army Battalion in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The MI Battalion trains soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines and civilians. Under this contract, SGIS provides live and constructive personnel training and simulation support services, including personnel with the technical and tactical expertise necessary to serve as Counter-intelligence Training Specialists, Instructors and Curriculum Developers for the 309th MI Battalion. The scope of the contract for SGIS also includes supporting the training development of the Counterintelligence Special Agent Course, providing New Systems Training and Integration Office Support, providing Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Doctrine Development and supporting the Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) with collective tasks and manuals for a Joint Interrogation and Debriefing Center (JIDC). The contract is valid until December 31, 2007.
*SGIS is Awarded a SeaPort Enhanced Project Management, Administrative and Information Support Prime Contract by the U.S. Navy in Support of the Base Realignment and Closure Program Management Office (BRAC PMO)
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Awards
* SGIS Wins Multiple DiversityBusiness.com Awards 2009
* Named to the Military Training Technology (MT2) 2008 Top Simulation Companies List
* Ranked #29 on San Diego Business Journal's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies List for 2008
* Named a Finalist for the 2008 AeA San Diego High Tech Awards in the Technology/ IT Services Category
* Jason Lipton, Managing Partner, has been named one of Tampa Bay's 2008 Up & Comers by the Tampa Bay Business Journal
* Named to San Diego Daily Transcript’s Defense Contractors List for 2008
* Named to San Diego Daily Transcript’s San Diego County Largest Employers List for 2008
* Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards SGIS CEO Hany Girgis with 2008 Entrepreneurial Success Award
* Ranked #10 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2008 Hot 100 List of The Fastest-Growing Businesses in America
* CEO Hany Girgis recognized as a Semifinalist for the Ernst & Young 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in San Diego
* Orlando Business Journal’s 2008 Best Places to Work in Central Florida Award in the Small Business Category
* South Florida Business Journal’s 2008 Business of the Year Award in the Technology Category
* Ranked #8 on bizSanDiego Magazine’s 2008 Fast Growth List
* Ranked #11 on San Diego Business Journal's Largest Defense Contractors List for 2008
* San Diego Business Journal's 2008 Technology Executive of the Year Awards, Finalist
* Ranked #14 on DiversityBusiness.com's Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in California for 2008
* Ranked #15 on DiversityBusiness.com's Top 100 8(a) Business in the U.S. for 2008
* Ranked #149 on DiversityBusiness.com's Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S. for 2008
* Ranked #45 on San Diego Business Journal's Largest Private Companies List for 2007
* Ranked #32 on San Diego Business Journal's Highest Revenue Generators List for 2007
* Named to 2007 Inc 500 - with 735.6% growth over 3 years
* Named the 13th Fastest growing Company in America (2006) by Entrepreneur Magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
* Hany Girgis, CEO and founder of SGIS, was named San Diego’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2007 by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
SGIS works with organizations at the federal, state and local levels including:
*The US Army
*The US Air Force
*The Department of the Navy
*The US Marine Corps
*The Director of National Intelligence (DNI)
*The National Security Agency (NSA)
*The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA)
*Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
*JPL/NASA
SGIS has fourteen offices nationwide and is headquartered in San Diego, California. Other office locations: Charleston, Charlotte, Dallas, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Metro-Washington D.C., Orlando, a Proposal Center (also located in Orlando), Carlsbad, Pasadena, Sierra Vista, Bradenton and Tampa.
History
CEO Hany Girgis founded SGIS from his garage in June 2002, shortly after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. Girgis pinpointed that there would be an upsurge in Defense, Intelligence and Homeland Security. Because of organizations and federal agencies requiring more services to keep up with the war on terrorism, budgets increased providing Girgis with an opportunity to build a company that focused on defending our nation's freedom. In turn, he turned the way of government contracting.
Girgis' partner, Vince Virga, President of SGIS, joined in early 2003. Virga helped Girgis start up SGIS based on a 14-year friendship with Girgis that dates back to their college days at the University of Central Florida and working together in management.
SGIS soon became an 8(a) certified, Small Disadvantaged Business. This gave SGIS numerous chances to bid on government contracting opportunities and increase its presence within the market.
Today, SGIS has over 850 employees and is currently generating approximately $85 million.
Teammates
* Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC)
* Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC)
* Northrop Grumman
* Electronic Data Systems (EDS)
* The California Institute of Technology
* General Dynamics
* Rockwell Collins
* Raytheon
* L3 Communications
* Lockheed Martin Corporation
* Mantech International
* Booz Allen Hamilton
Capabilities
Information Technology
SGIS uses IT solutions and services to fit the specific mission areas of their government customers.
SGIS works with a diverse group of customers across numerous agencies and departments enabling them to provide advanced technical solutions using proven methodologies. SGIS uses these approaches to optimize Information Technology resources and system adaptability.
SGIS Information Technology Capabilities:
* IT Systems and Network Administration
* Physical Network Security and Analysis
* Applications and Software Development
* Embedded Software Development/Testing
* Database Development and Maintenance
* Web Application Development
* Information Assurance (VA, IDS, ISS and PKI)
* Technical Documentation and Training
* Configuration Management
Engineering
SGIS provides a vast array of engineering services, from concept definition through life-cycle support, across several defense and government agencies. SGIS combines research and development with hands-on field experience to provide full-scale engineering and technical solutions across a broad area of operations for the Department of Defense, NASA and various Intelligence Agencies.
SGIS Engineering Capabilities:
* Land Mobile Radio
* Systems Engineering
* Structural Analysis
* Mechanical Design
* RF and Communications
* Quality Assurance
* Thermal Engineering
* Electro Mechanical Design
* AutoCAD Design
* Tactical Automated Security Systems (TASS)
* 2D & 3D Simulation and Training
* Project Management
* Embedded Software
Intelligence
SGIS protects America’s borders and citizens by providing leading edge intelligence solutions. SGIS has a large team of intelligence professionals in support of multiple intelligence agencies providing all-source, HUMINT, SIGINT and ELINT analysis, collection management support, counterintelligence support, desk officer support and targeting support.
SGIS Intelligence Capabilities:
* Counterintelligence Threat Analysis
* Intelligence Collection Analysis
* Collection Management
* Targeting Support & Expertise
* Global Operational Support
* Desk Officer Support
* Global Program Support
* Intel Writing and Reporting
* All-Source, HUMINT, SIGINT, ELINT Analysis
* Life-Cycle Data Analysis and Technology Support
* Geographic Information Systems Development
* 24/7 Watch Services
Global Telecommunications
SGIS provides advanced telecommunications solutions to a variety of different departments and agencies including the Joint Chiefs at the Pentagon and the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA).SGIS also has telecom engineers and technicians deployed overseas supporting our military and embassies.
SGIS Telecommunications Capabilities:
* Defense Messaging (DMS) Services and Support
* Telecommunications Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance
* Video Teleconference Design, Installation and Support
* Fiber Optic and Cat 5 Cable Installation
* Tactical Automated Security Systems (TASS)
* Wireless Systems Design, Installation and Maintenance
* Certified Nortel and Lucent Engineers
* Project Management
Logistics
SGIS works with customers to ensure that critical operations function at the highest level of excellence, from supplying NASA engineering departments with highly specialized materials used in the construction of unmanned rovers to expediting the procurement and shipment of equipment to build geospatial networks.
SGIS Logistics Capabilities:
* Supply Chain Management
* Integrated Logistics Management
* Computer Based Training
* Instructional Design
* Technical Documentation
* Material Management
* Project Management
Contracts
The Air Intelligence Agency (AIA), an agency of the United States Air Force, awarded SGIS an Enterprise Operations Center Network Support Contract supporting the 690th Intelligence Support Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The scope of the contract for SGIS includes: Systems Administration, Network Administration, Hardware Maintenance and Help Desk Support. The contract is valid until September 30, 2007, with two one-year options extending through September 30, 2009.
General Dynamics Information Technology awarded SGIS a Constructive Training contract supporting the 309th Military Intelligence (MI) Army Battalion in Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The MI Battalion trains soldiers, airmen, sailors, Marines and civilians. Under this contract, SGIS provides live and constructive personnel training and simulation support services, including personnel with the technical and tactical expertise necessary to serve as Counter-intelligence Training Specialists, Instructors and Curriculum Developers for the 309th MI Battalion. The scope of the contract for SGIS also includes supporting the training development of the Counterintelligence Special Agent Course, providing New Systems Training and Integration Office Support, providing Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT) Doctrine Development and supporting the Army Training and Evaluation Program (ARTEP) with collective tasks and manuals for a Joint Interrogation and Debriefing Center (JIDC). The contract is valid until December 31, 2007.
*SGIS is Awarded a SeaPort Enhanced Project Management, Administrative and Information Support Prime Contract by the U.S. Navy in Support of the Base Realignment and Closure Program Management Office (BRAC PMO)
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Awards
* SGIS Wins Multiple DiversityBusiness.com Awards 2009
* Named to the Military Training Technology (MT2) 2008 Top Simulation Companies List
* Ranked #29 on San Diego Business Journal's Top 100 Fastest-Growing Privately-Held Companies List for 2008
* Named a Finalist for the 2008 AeA San Diego High Tech Awards in the Technology/ IT Services Category
* Jason Lipton, Managing Partner, has been named one of Tampa Bay's 2008 Up & Comers by the Tampa Bay Business Journal
* Named to San Diego Daily Transcript’s Defense Contractors List for 2008
* Named to San Diego Daily Transcript’s San Diego County Largest Employers List for 2008
* Small Business Administration (SBA) Awards SGIS CEO Hany Girgis with 2008 Entrepreneurial Success Award
* Ranked #10 on Entrepreneur Magazine’s 2008 Hot 100 List of The Fastest-Growing Businesses in America
* CEO Hany Girgis recognized as a Semifinalist for the Ernst & Young 2008 Entrepreneur of the Year Award in San Diego
* Orlando Business Journal’s 2008 Best Places to Work in Central Florida Award in the Small Business Category
* South Florida Business Journal’s 2008 Business of the Year Award in the Technology Category
* Ranked #8 on bizSanDiego Magazine’s 2008 Fast Growth List
* Ranked #11 on San Diego Business Journal's Largest Defense Contractors List for 2008
* San Diego Business Journal's 2008 Technology Executive of the Year Awards, Finalist
* Ranked #14 on DiversityBusiness.com's Top 100 Diversity Owned Businesses in California for 2008
* Ranked #15 on DiversityBusiness.com's Top 100 8(a) Business in the U.S. for 2008
* Ranked #149 on DiversityBusiness.com's Top 500 Diversity Owned Businesses in the U.S. for 2008
* Ranked #45 on San Diego Business Journal's Largest Private Companies List for 2007
* Ranked #32 on San Diego Business Journal's Highest Revenue Generators List for 2007
* Named to 2007 Inc 500 - with 735.6% growth over 3 years
* Named the 13th Fastest growing Company in America (2006) by Entrepreneur Magazine and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
* Hany Girgis, CEO and founder of SGIS, was named San Diego’s Small Business Person of the Year for 2007 by the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Sudesh Sivarasu, born 27 - Feb -1983
Sudesh Sivarasu is currently working as Asssociate Professor with the Biomedical Engineering Division of the School of Biotechnology, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in VIT unviersity, Vellore, India.
Completing his schooling form Sunbeam Matriculation School in vellore, He joined B.E in Electornics and Instrumentation engineering in Vellore Engineering College, Vellore in 2000.
Complteting his B.E he immediately joined M.Tech in Biomedical Engineeering, fullfilling his desires to work on rehabilitation engineering.
Sudesh was campus selected with Frost & Sullivan and joined service as a Research Analsyst. Completing his 20 months tenure in Frost & Sullivan, he took over to RR Donnelly as a Research Analsyst where he served the client Pfizer as a Consultant
Sudesh's keen interest on research made him pursue his Ph.D under the esteemed guidnace of Dr.Lazar Mathew, Director, VIT unviersity. He is completing is Ph.D in may 2009.
In his research, he has designed an high flexion artificial knee using 3-D reconstruction technqiues and work gained acceptance and recognition worldwide.
He was selected a key presenter in the 'Mechancis of Medical Devices Conference' held in the Institute of Physics, London U.K.
He also has made a impressable presentation in the '13th Conference on Biomedical Engineering' held in Singapore.
Some of the Key areas of Interests inclulde; Biomechanics, 3D Reconstruction of medical models, Design optimization, Finite Element Modeling, Computer Aided Engineering, Contact Analsysis problems, Boundry condition estimation for medical implants, rehabliation engineering.. etc.,
Some of his publication include;
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. 3D CAD Conceptual Design of an Artificial Knee ;2007; 17 (4), 313-320;
(Journal Article in Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (forthcoming) Artificial Knee Implant Design Parameters Affecting the Range Of Motion Improvement after the Total Knee Arthroplasty
(Journal Article in International journal of Biology and Biomedical Engineering )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2007) Design of an artificial high flexion knee
(Conference Paper presented at the Life Science Systems and Applications Workshop, 2007. LISA 2007. IEEE/NIH 8-9 Nov. 2007 )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2008) Modelling an artificial knee for customized needs of Indian population
(Conference Paper presented at the International Conference on Biotechnology-2008 )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2008)Finite Element Based Design Optimization of a Novel High Flexion Knee used in Total Knee Arthroplasty; 5(2), 77 - 87.
(Applied Bioincs & Biomechanics)
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2007) Design of an artificial high-flexion knee for Eastern lifestyles
(Conference Presentation at the Mechanics of Medical Devices )
Sudesh Sivarasu is currently working as Asssociate Professor with the Biomedical Engineering Division of the School of Biotechnology, Chemical and Biomedical Engineering in VIT unviersity, Vellore, India.
Completing his schooling form Sunbeam Matriculation School in vellore, He joined B.E in Electornics and Instrumentation engineering in Vellore Engineering College, Vellore in 2000.
Complteting his B.E he immediately joined M.Tech in Biomedical Engineeering, fullfilling his desires to work on rehabilitation engineering.
Sudesh was campus selected with Frost & Sullivan and joined service as a Research Analsyst. Completing his 20 months tenure in Frost & Sullivan, he took over to RR Donnelly as a Research Analsyst where he served the client Pfizer as a Consultant
Sudesh's keen interest on research made him pursue his Ph.D under the esteemed guidnace of Dr.Lazar Mathew, Director, VIT unviersity. He is completing is Ph.D in may 2009.
In his research, he has designed an high flexion artificial knee using 3-D reconstruction technqiues and work gained acceptance and recognition worldwide.
He was selected a key presenter in the 'Mechancis of Medical Devices Conference' held in the Institute of Physics, London U.K.
He also has made a impressable presentation in the '13th Conference on Biomedical Engineering' held in Singapore.
Some of the Key areas of Interests inclulde; Biomechanics, 3D Reconstruction of medical models, Design optimization, Finite Element Modeling, Computer Aided Engineering, Contact Analsysis problems, Boundry condition estimation for medical implants, rehabliation engineering.. etc.,
Some of his publication include;
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. 3D CAD Conceptual Design of an Artificial Knee ;2007; 17 (4), 313-320;
(Journal Article in Journal of Long Term Effects of Medical Implants )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (forthcoming) Artificial Knee Implant Design Parameters Affecting the Range Of Motion Improvement after the Total Knee Arthroplasty
(Journal Article in International journal of Biology and Biomedical Engineering )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2007) Design of an artificial high flexion knee
(Conference Paper presented at the Life Science Systems and Applications Workshop, 2007. LISA 2007. IEEE/NIH 8-9 Nov. 2007 )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2008) Modelling an artificial knee for customized needs of Indian population
(Conference Paper presented at the International Conference on Biotechnology-2008 )
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2008)Finite Element Based Design Optimization of a Novel High Flexion Knee used in Total Knee Arthroplasty; 5(2), 77 - 87.
(Applied Bioincs & Biomechanics)
Sivarasu, Sudesh; Mathew, Lazar. (2007) Design of an artificial high-flexion knee for Eastern lifestyles
(Conference Presentation at the Mechanics of Medical Devices )