Viterbi School of Engineering

Viterbi Technology Services Teams

Viterbi Technology Services provides the infrastructure, applications, instructional technology, research support, and security services that advance the school’s academic and operational mission.

Rob Groome

Chief Technology Officer

Our Teams

Seven specialized teams work together to deliver secure, reliable, and effective technology services throughout the Viterbi community.

Application & Web Services

Builds and supports websites, academic and business applications, enterprise systems, and specialized digital platforms.

Team lead Jason Dzieglielewski Manager, Application and Web Development
Team members
Dana MoritaLead Application Developer, Academic Operations Applications
Albert MoritaLead Application Developer, Enterprise Applications
Bill RobinsonLead Programmer, ICT BOSS
Feroz KhanLead Programmer, ISI MyPortal
Dominic StarosLead Web Developer
Ramsay NasrSenior Application Developer, Academic Systems
Taha KapadiaSenior Application Developer, Business Systems
Timothy HarringtonWeb Developer

Cleared Security Programs

Supports technology operations and administrative requirements for cleared programs and secure working environments.

Team lead Jaimie Kohls Director, Cleared Security Programs
Team member
Kathy ThompsonSecurity Representative, Cleared Security Programs

Distance Education Network

Supports instructional delivery, learning environments, event operations, audiovisual systems, and distance education services.

Team lead Binh Tran Director, Instructional and AV Operations
Team members
Lorenzo CasasManager, AV Operations Engineering
Nadia BarosyManager, Instructional and Event Operations
Victor BagnatoManager, Instructional and Event Operations
Jairo DelgadoManager, Instructional Support
Andrew BumopDistance Education Operations Engineer
Benigno OrtegaDistance Education Operations Engineer
Michael SheldonSenior Learning Environments Support Analyst
Thomas ArmijoDistance Education Operations Specialist
Eric GonzalezDistance Education Operations Specialist
Gelareh MarandiDistance Education Operations Specialist
Distance Education Operations SpecialistDistance Education Operations Specialist
April LoezaComputer Services Specialist (DEN)
Computer Services Specialist (DEN)Computer Services Consultant II
Jared LauxProgram Manager

Enterprise Infrastructure & Operations

Manages Viterbi’s enterprise systems, networks, cloud architecture, technical support, and core technology infrastructure.

Team lead August Cockroft Director, Enterprise Infrastructure and Operations
Team members
Kenny WangManager, Enterprise Systems
Jerry Gong LiManager, Network Engineering
John NgManager, Technical Support Services
Amir HashmaniPrincipal Engineer, Infrastructure & Cloud Architecture
James SpriesterbachLead Systems Administrator, Linux
Ahmed ShabbirLead Systems Administrator, Windows
Alex SosaSenior Systems Administrator, Academic Operations
George Jeffries IIISenior Systems Administrator, Linux
Alexis MaitchoukowSenior Network Engineer
Computer Services Associate (Campus)Computer Services Consultant I
Dante GallindoComputer Services Specialist (Campus)
Jeffrey HuynhComputer Services Specialist (Campus)

Project Management

Coordinates technology initiatives, project planning, stakeholder communication, schedules, and cross-functional delivery.

Team lead Amy Feng IT Project Manager

Research Information Security

Protects research systems and information through security advising, vulnerability management, and operational support.

Team lead Stephen Kwok Manager, Research Information Security
Team members
Grey BlavinResearch Systems Security Lead
Robert StoryVulnerability Management Support Lead

Research Technology & Security Operations

Delivers specialized systems, computing support, and secure technology services for Viterbi’s research community.

Team lead Sharon Tang Director, Research Technology Services
Team members
Don PhamManager, Research Technology Operations
Cesar OtanezResearch Technology Support Specialist (ICT)
Miranda BrownResearch Technology Support Specialist (ICT)
Marc RomeroResearch Technology Support Specialist (ISI)
Research Technology Support Specialist (ISI)Computer Services Consultant II
Forrest HoustonResearch Information Technology Lead
Richard TsungSenior Research Systems Administrator (Campus)
Nasser OsorioSenior Systems Administrator, Research Security & Operations
Seth ScafaniResearch Technology Support Specialist (Campus)
Anthony LopezResearch Systems Administrator (Campus)

Need technology assistance?

Submit a request through the Viterbi Service Desk so it can be routed to the appropriate technology team.

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Published on November 6th, 2026Last updated on November 6th, 2026