# Gilbert Hakim

> Gilbert Hakim founded SCC Soft Computer in Queens in 1979 and remains its CEO. A Stony Brook graduate with a background in physics, computer science, applied mathematics and telecommunications, he initially handled software development, sales, installation and maintenance himself. He also founded Ocean Library and presents discussions on religious and ethical subjects in the Clearwater Bahá’í community.

- **Role:** Founder and CEO at SCC Soft Computer
- **Organizations:** SCC Soft Computer, Ocean Library, Golden Age Foundation
- **Nationality:** American
- **Education:** Bachelor’s degree in Physics; master’s-level qualifications in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics, Stony Brook University
- **Known for:** Founded and continued to lead SCC Soft Computer, established in 1979., Built SCC from an initial staff of three to more than 1,200 employees by 2009., Founded oceanlibrary.com, a digital library for sacred literature across religious traditions.

## Career timeline

- **Before 1979** — Held technical and management positions at Periphonics in telecommunications.
- **1979** — Founded SCC in his living room in Queens, New York, initially handling software design, coding, sales, implementation and maintenance.
- **1985** — His older brother Jean joined SCC.
- **2009** — A published interview described SCC as employing more than 1,200 people and Hakim as still involved in development and strategy.
- **2023** — Discussed Ocean 2.0 and artificial intelligence ethics in Artificial Morality, published August 28.
- **2024** — Signed SCC’s carbon-reduction plan in March and anti-slavery statement in November.
- **2025** — Presented Roadmap for a Moral Society session 143, published September 30.
- **2026** — Welcomed attendees at the annual SNUG user conference in April.

## Achievements

- Founded and continued to lead SCC Soft Computer, established in 1979.
- Built SCC from an initial staff of three to more than 1,200 employees by 2009.
- Founded oceanlibrary.com, a digital library for sacred literature across religious traditions.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Welcomed attendees at the SNUG 2026 user conference alongside SNUG president Becky Schran.
- **2025-09** — Presented a Roadmap for a Moral Society session on the procession of the human spirit from God, published September 30.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gilbert-hakim-11a88317

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Last updated: 2026-10-23