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87 Millennium - A Marquis Who’s Who Magazine EDUCATION previously served as a professor from 1979 to 2000 and chairman of the Department of Computer Science from 1986 to 2000. In 1974, Dr. Galatianos received a BSEE from the New York Institute of Technology, and in 1977, obtained an MS in systems engineering from Co- lumbia University and an MS in computer science from the Stevens Institute of Technology. He also earned a PhD in computer science from the Poly- technic Institute of New York City in 1986. Dr. Ga- latianos additionally holds a degree in electronic engineering from the Sivitanidios Higher School of Electronics in Athens, Greece, and a degree in radar engineering from the Greek Air Force. Commencing his career as manager of operations for Solomos Business Machines in Athens, Greece, in 1970, Dr. Galatianos later immigrated to New York City and worked as a computer consultant for University Computer Centers. Four years later, he was a technical director of Computer Dynamics Corp., chief consultant for the Computer Corporation of America and then held his first position at SUNY Old Westbury as an associate professor of computer science. In the 1980s, Dr. Galatianos was the manager of financial systems for Singer/ Electronic Systems Division and president of Advanced Computer Consulting International and then ACCI Properties, Inc. Throughout his career, Dr. Galatianos is most proud of his research, which has helped connect people and information on an international scale. He is the author of “Principles of Software Engineering” and “Principles of Database Systems.” His family includes his father, Athanassios; his mother, Despina; his wife, Katerina Saridis; his children, Athanassios and Deborah; and his grandson, Dominic Constantine. Dr. Galatianos is currently involved with the Republican Presidential Task Force and the NYC Police Athletic League. F rom humble beginnings serving in the Greek Air Force in his native country of Greece, Dr. Gus A. Galatianos has become a renowned member of the advanced computers and technology field. Since 2001, he has been recognized as professor emeritus of the State University of New York (SUNY) at Old Westbury, where he DR. GUS A. GALATIANOS COMPUTER COMPANY EXECUTIVE, CONSULTANT, EDUCATOR SUNY Old Westbury Whitestone, NY