Iannis Hanen

Founder & President – iScale Solutions

Education

Ecole des Mines de Nantes

Bachelor or ScienceComputer Science, Industrial Engineering 1995 – 1998

Georgia Institute of Technology

Master of ScienceElectrical And Computer Engineering 1998 – 1999

About Iannis

Iannis Hanen is a seasoned entrepreneur and a recognized expert in outsourcing, software development, and staff augmentation. With over 20 years of experience in the tech industry, Iannis has successfully established and led multiple innovative ventures across the globe. He is the Founder and CEO of iScale Solutions, a leading outsourcing provider that helps businesses scale efficiently through software development, business process outsourcing, and staff augmentation services.

Prior to founding iScale Solutions, Iannis served as CEO of Friendster, a pioneering social media platform, where he spearheaded its transition into a social gaming platform in Southeast Asia. His expertise spans a wide range of industries including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and business process outsourcing. In 2014, Iannis co-founded RightCloud, a cloud management company later acquired by SoftwareOne in 2019, further solidifying his reputation as a thought leader in the tech and outsourcing space.

Under Iannis’s leadership, iScale Solutions has become a trusted partner for global organizations seeking scalable outsourcing solutions in the Philippines, Vietnam, and Madagascar. The company specializes in software development, cloud infrastructure, customer service outsourcing, and back-office operations.

Areas of Expertise:

Outsourcing Strategies: Iannis has built a career on crafting and executing efficient outsourcing strategies for businesses of all sizes, helping them navigate the complexities of global staff augmentation and offshore development.
Staff Augmentation: Leveraging a global network, Iannis has been instrumental in providing businesses with skilled professionals to fill critical gaps in development, customer service, and IT departments.
Software Development: His deep knowledge of software development processes, particularly in cloud services and cybersecurity, has helped numerous companies launch and scale tech products with agility.
Cybersecurity Advocacy: As CEO of Secuna, a cybersecurity firm, Iannis advocates for ethical hacking and proactive cybersecurity strategies to safeguard businesses in today’s digital landscape.

Company Profile

Highlights:

CEO, iScale Solutions: Founded iScale Solutions, an outsourcing company that supports businesses with staff augmentation, software development, and business process outsourcing services.
Co-Founder, RightCloud: Built a cloud management service company focused on cloud transformation and software development, which was later acquired by SoftwareOne.
CEO, Friendster Philippines: Led the transformation of Friendster from a social network into a successful social gaming platform in Southeast Asia.
CEO, Secuna: Spearheaded cybersecurity initiatives that protect businesses from cyber threats, promoting ethical hacking as a proactive measure

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