RANDALL SCHIFFMAN

San Diego, CA 92111 rschiffman@san.rr.com (619) 985-2665

IT Specialist Network Administration

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
More than 11 years of experience in financial and securities network management. Strong operations and technical background. Effectively able to communicate complicated concepts in an understandable manner, matching the message to the audience. Knowledge of networking protocols, architecture, design and LAN administration. Adept and experienced in problem solving and providing solutions. Excellent diagnostic and troubleshooting skills. Experienced in supervision, training, motivation and evaluation of personnel. Skilled in finding problems and performing necessary change through project management or other methods. Computer skills include: MS Windows Server 2003-2008, MS Windows XP, MS Windows 7, Various UNIX, Wireshark, VMware Workstation and ESXi Server, Domain and Network Administration, Routers, Firewalls, Switches, and Cabling Infrastructure. Certifications: CompTIA: Network +, Security+, HIT

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DIRECTOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY April 2000 October 2011 PACIFIC AMERICAN SECURITIES, LLC San Diego, CA Designed, evaluated, installed, and maintained network infrastructure, implementation, maintenance and documentation, including coordinating projects with vendors. Perform physical equipment audits and infrastructure documentation for 4 Branch Offices as well as corporate headquarters. Monitored daily operation and maintenance of Trading, Operations and Networking technology systems. Install and configure firewalls, intrusion detection devices to secure network infrastructure. Conducted performance analysis of network infrastructure ensuring confidentiality, integrity and availability policies and principles were met. Developed disaster recovery procedures. Reviewed, tested and enhanced processes as necessary. Procured computer hardware and LAN/WAN systems and related software. Negotiated contracts related to information systems and software for entire company. Developed and managed firms compliance with all SEC regulations related to email retention, trade reporting, and electronic document retention. Developed and delivered computer hardware and software training to employees and staff. COMMERCIAL SERVICES PROGRAM MANAGER SYSTEMS ENGINEER SYZYGY TECHNOLOGIES March 1998 April 2000 San Diego, CA

Supervised technical and developmental engineering support for testing software fielded by the United States Marine Corps and the United States Navy. Developed and managed a Commercial Support Division providing Information Technology Support, design and implementation services to Financial Broker Dealers. SOFTWARE TEST ENGINEER 1997 February 1998 TEKSYSTEMS San Diego, CA Software Test Engineer for the Ground Systems Division (GSD) program supporting USMC PM for C4I and the MARCORSYSCOM Director of Software at the Marine Corps Tactical Systems Support Activity (MCTSSA). This includes the MAGTF C4I Software Baseline and MSBL system/software Provided project and engineering support during the BattleLab testing of the TCAC-PIP and TCAC-RAWS during field acceptance testing. Held Top Secret SSBI Security Clearance

MILITARY SERVICE
ELECTRONICS TECHNICIAN/PETTY OFFICER FIRST CLASS 1988 1997 UNITED STATES NAVY Varied locations, Honorable Discharge Lead Instructor for three years at Naval Fleet Training Center San Diego. Developed curriculum and directed classes consisting of training for personnel in the operation and maintenance of data communication systems. Maintained operational requirements of sophisticated communications and radar equipment which greatly enhanced mission accomplishment and increased department productivity. Held Secret Security Clearance. Awards included Navy Achievement Medal (2), Southwest Asia Medal (2), Kuwait Liberation Medal, Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY Cum Laude ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN FINE ARTS UNIVERSITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK San Diego, CA

Albany, NY

Professional Development Sexual Harassment, Anti-Money Laundering, Ethics in Business, Understanding the Rules of FINRA, Securities Operations Supervision, General Securities Supervision Securities Industry Licenses: Series 7,63,24

AFFILIATIONS
San Diego VM User Group National Eagle Scout Association