Pj Romero

							Pj Romero                                                              736 Choctaw Ave.
                                                                      San Jose, CA 95123
Tel: (408) 515-6433              Fax: (408) 273-6492            Email: Pj@pjromero.com

Summary:

I am an IT professional who is mindful of the money I spend. It’s not just company
money it’s “my” money. I have run my own business and very respectful of cash flow. I
am willing and able to justify my teams spending. “I am an IT professional with the mind
of an economist.”

Profile:

Energetic, self-starter who is self motivated and goal oriented. Detail oriented, able to
handle multiple projects concurrently. Experience of a seasoned MCSE. Able to follow
directions and work unsupervised. Ability to negotiator with vendors.
Articulate and creative, offering innovative and practical solutions in problem situations.
Excellent communication skills and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
Effective problem solver that knows when to ask for help and knows where to get it.

Skills:

Software: Microsoft operating systems, Microsoft network operating systems, Microsoft
messaging systems Exchange server 5.5, 2000, 2003, Share Point 2003. Microsoft
Operations Manager (MOM), VB script, Veritas Net Backup 5.0, Veritas Backup Exec
10.0 and earlier, Trend Micro Neat Suite (anti-virus software for workstations, servers,
exchange servers, spam filtering and edge devices) Antivirus software, Symantec
Antivirus Corporate Edition, and many others
Hardware: Fortinet IDS/IDP, firewall, and antivirus edge device, Cisco devices (6000
series switches, 4000 series switches, 3500 series switches, and Aironet 350 wireless
access point) Dell hardware, to include power vaults, backup devices, raid arrays,
desktops, laptops and servers. AIT, DLT, SDLT backup devices: single and robotic
devices. Blackberry wireless devices and networking tools; cable testers, punch down
devices, etc. and more.

Achievements:

         Reduced corporate spending on communication by 40% (Internet access, local
          and long distance calling, conference calling and remote access services)
         Planned and executed a highly successful move of corporate infrastructure to new
          facility. (Accomplished this in less than 30 days)
         Re-architected corporate email system with a no email flow disruption
         Deployed Exchange 2003 servers as front end SMTP servers (ask me why)
         Designed, consolidated and configured routing groups for the Roxio enterprise.
         Designed and deployed Microsoft RAS servers with customized VPN client
         Deployed enterprise antivirus solution for servers, workstations and exchange
         Develop, deploy, and document enterprise level backup solution for 100+ servers
         Integrate Exchange 5.5 to Exchange 2000 for acquired companies.
      Part of the IT transition team for company acquisitions. (Roxio spin off from
       Adaptec, MGI, Pressplay, and the re-launch of Napster)
      Lead technical consultant for audio, visual equipment (All hands meetings etc.)

Work Experience:

Vivecon- Mountain View, CA
May 2004– Present IT Manager

Manage relations with information infrastructure vendors; review vendors for quality and
cost of services. Specify corporate standards for hardware and software; maintain and
procure licenses for compliance. Develop data backup strategy for corporate systems and
for offsite hosted environment; Design, modify and manage the corporate/hosted
network; configure and manage appropriate hardware and software countermeasures to
network intrusions and malice. Responsible for design and deployment of fault tolerance
email system. Reviews departmental requests for technology and makes
recommendations, as appropriate, on alternative system options. Oversees the daily
operational activities of technology systems; Evaluates technology and makes
recommendations to ensure compatibility and effectiveness.

Roxio/Napster- Santa Clara, CA
January 2002– May 2004      System Administrator III

Provide hardware and software technical solutions for executive staff. Provide technical
expertise to Napster division of the company during integration. Train/Mentor junior
admins. Maintain and monitor 15 exchange servers, 4 antivirus servers, 3 backups, 3
remote access servers (W2k version) and others for the Roxio/Napster enterprise
worldwide. Document existing and future projects for IT department. Assist in the
planning of future projects. Design and implement video, audio conferencing equipment.

Compaq Computer Corp- Cupertino, CA
December 2000 – December 2001 Technical Analyst III

Worked in a team environment and provided technical solutions for internal clients,
troubleshot and provided recommendations for new equipment and software. Desktop/Laptop
support: included remote access and wireless LAN configurations. Assisted in the planning
and implementation of new projects. (Windows 2000 migration) Maintained security
throughout network and systems. Troubleshot any integration, systems, and performance
issues.

Integrated Computer Solutions-Los Banos/San Jose, CA
January 1998 - Present    Consultant

Provide tailored solutions for small business clients. Designed and implemented network
LAN’s, WAN’s for small to medium sized businesses. Troubleshoot and repair
computers, laptops, network hardware devices, cable work and design, updated and
installed software. Install and maintained small office networks as well as troubleshot
difficulties in business network settings.
JML Networking Inc.-Los Banos/San Jose, CA
1995 - 1998              Field Technician

Troubleshot and repaired computers, network hardware devices, cable work, and updated
and installed software. Installed and maintained department/office networks as well as
troubleshot difficulties in business network settings as a whole. Installed network printers
using HP Jet-Admin, networked stations in labs, and configured email and user accounts
onto networks for various departments.

Education:
Veritas NetBackup 5.0
Microsoft Certified Professional: Windows XP Pro
Microsoft Installing, Configuring, and Administering Microsoft Exchange 2000 Server
Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) Certificate of training
Server+ Certification: Server hardware OS configurations
De Anza College: NT Network Administration
A+ Certification: Windows/DOS and Computer Hardware
National Broadcasting School graduate: audio/video technician

References:
Available upon request