Leadership

Stephen Garofalo, Founder and CEO of First Global Technology, brings more than 40 years of leadership in fiber infrastructure, electrical systems, and data center development, positioning him as a pioneer of modern connectivity. He scaled a small electrical business into a $500M enterprise, founded Metromedia Fiber Network—helping drive broadband expansion across 67 U.S. cities and internationally—and led the deployment of over one million miles of fiber. With more than two decades supporting federal agencies through secure infrastructure delivery and overseeing 5,000+ miles of government-connected fiber, Garofalo provides the long-term vision, execution capability, and industry credibility that anchor FGT’s role in next-generation AI infrastructure.

Jay Wagamon, President of FGT, contributes over 25 years of experience delivering advanced AI, data analytics, and secure technology systems within the Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. He has led the execution of more than $2.7B in federal technology programs, including the development of SCIF-based data environments and AI-enabled processing systems critical to national security missions. Known for integrating complex systems across operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure, Wagamon brings operational discipline and technical depth that ensure FGT’s solutions meet the highest standards for performance, security, and scalability from day one.

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