SADA Systems today announced founder Hovig Safoian received the 2013 Los Angeles Business Journal’s CIO of the Year Award for Emerging Business category. The award was officially presented at a ceremony held June 5, 2013 in Los Angeles.
Safoian founded SADA Systems in 2000 and has served as CTO for 13 years, overseeing SADA’s technology development and Managed Services practices, as well as all of SADA’s internal IT practices. Safoian was recognized by the LABJ for his demonstrated technology leadership and innovation, as well as his commitment to implementing exceptional cloud technology strategies for businesses.
“Hovig Safoian’s vision and execution with strategic cloud technologies has been instrumental in SADA’s overall growth and helping clients across all industries meet new levels of success,” said Tony Safoian, CEO and President of SADA Systems.
Under Safoian’s guidance, SADA Systems began as an application development company, adding managed IT services expertise to its repertoire shortly after. With Safoian acting as CTO, SADA Systems began integrating additional services as technology changed and evolved, eventually leading to company’s current focus: developing cutting-edge solutions to business problems through the implementation of cloud-focused platforms.
“I’m honored to have been recognized as the 2013 Los Angeles Business Journal’s CIO of the Year alongside such a diverse and accomplished group of innovative technology leaders” said Hovig Safoian, CTO of SADA Systems. “I am most proud to share this award with an amazing team of highly skilled professionals who strive to keep SADA at the cutting edge of innovation and deliver exceptional service to our clients.”