About Us
Meet the Founder
Stephen B. Johnson is a USMC veteran and Purdue-trained electrical engineer (BSEE) with 28+ years of experience spanning defense contracting, telecommunications, embedded systems, and network engineering. His track record includes driving $50M/year in design wins as a Senior FAE at Emerson/Artesyn, reducing video delivery platform costs by 20% at TDS Telecom, and building automation that saved the equivalent of 2 full-time headcount. He founded SGIAB to help organizations harness technology more effectively — whether that means automating large-scale network operations, building custom software tools, or designing embedded systems from the ground up. His approach combines hands-on technical expertise with a clear focus on measurable outcomes.
Core Expertise
Network Engineering & Automation
Network Engineering & Automation
Network Engineering & Automation
Large-scale network design, infrastructure automation, and systems orchestration across enterprise environments using modern engineering platforms and methodologies.
Embedded Systems Engineering
Network Engineering & Automation
Network Engineering & Automation
Hardware-software integration, firmware development, and embedded system design for specialized applications and mission-critical environments.
Systems & Solutions Engineering
Network Engineering & Automation
Systems & Solutions Engineering
End-to-end engineering solutions including custom tool development, system architecture, process automation, and engineered solutions tailored to your operational needs.
Systems Integration Engineering
Systems & Solutions Engineering
Designing and integrating complex multi-vendor systems, ensuring seamless interoperability across platforms and environments.
IPTV & Video Delivery Engineering
End-to-end IPTV platform engineering, video delivery optimization, and content distribution network design for telecommunications providers.
Process & Automation Engineering
Engineering automated workflows, control systems, and operational processes that improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.