Randall Schiffman Email & Phone Number

Carlsbad, Ca

- Technical Lead for a team providing decisive and expedited solutions to complex technical problems involving secure networks for satellite and terrestrial communications applications.- Member of Tiger Team for new and developing technologies. Called upon for technical knowledge and expertise in isolating and resolving realtime issues to improve ongoing development and testing.- Perform preventative and corrective RF Calibrations to over 29 global VSAT networks annually to… Show more - Technical Lead for a team providing decisive and expedited solutions to complex technical problems involving secure networks for satellite and terrestrial communications applications.- Member of Tiger Team for new and developing technologies. Called upon for technical knowledge and expertise in isolating and resolving realtime issues to improve ongoing development and testing.- Perform preventative and corrective RF Calibrations to over 29 global VSAT networks annually to insure peak performance and SLA attainability.- Member of Technical Peer Review Team providing peer review of technical documents for the operation and maintenance of current and emerging VSAT technologies.- Proficient in reading and updating technical systems drawings.- Qualified as ArcLight Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME)Technologies Used: Cisco Networking (Routers, Switches, ASA's), RF Calibration and Monitoring (Spectrum Analyzers), Remote Support Tools (VNC, SSH, RDC, vSphere/vCenter), Application Servers (HP Proliant Gen8/9 Servers), Operating Systems (SuSE, Linux, VMware, Microsoft) Show less

* Attending Networking Events* Researching Industry Leaders* Tracking Industry Trends* Participating in Industry Discussions

Greater San Diego Area

• Designed, evaluated, installed, and maintained network infrastructure including coordination of projects with vendors• Performed physical equipment audits and developed infrastructure documentation for corporate headquarters and 4 branch offices• Proactively monitored daily operation and maintenance of trading, operations and networking technology systems• Installed and configured firewalls and intrusion detection devices to secure network infrastructure•… Show more • Designed, evaluated, installed, and maintained network infrastructure including coordination of projects with vendors• Performed physical equipment audits and developed infrastructure documentation for corporate headquarters and 4 branch offices• Proactively monitored daily operation and maintenance of trading, operations and networking technology systems• Installed and configured firewalls and intrusion detection devices to secure network infrastructure• Conducted performance analysis of network infrastructure to ensure confidentiality, integrity and availability policies and principles were met• Developed and implemented disaster recovery procedures. Reviewed, tested and enhanced processes as necessary• Researched, evaluated and procured computer hardware, LAN/WAN systems and related hardware• Negotiated contracts related to information services and software per company requirements• Developed and managed firms compliance in accordance with SEC/FINRA regulations related to email retention, trade reporting, and electronic document retention• Developed and delivered computer hardware and software training to employees and staff Show less

Greater San Diego Area

• Provided 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 which provided network design, implementation, monitoring and preventative maintenance services to Financial Broker Dealers

Greater San Diego Area

• 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), including 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

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 NAVMACS II systems• Maintained operational readiness of tactical data systems including communications, radar and cryptographic equipment. Equipment uptimes exceeded operational requirements• Qualified as Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and held… Show more • 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 NAVMACS II systems• Maintained operational readiness of tactical data systems including communications, radar and cryptographic equipment. Equipment uptimes exceeded operational requirements• Qualified as Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist and held Secret Security Clearance Show less

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Science

Associate Of Science (As), Fine Arts