Paul Romero

Experience

1. Sr Director Software Integration Solutions

   Hitachi Vantara

   Apr 2023 — Present

   As the Senior Director of Software Integration at Hitachi, I have the distinct honor of leading a dynamic, global team comprising Software Engineers/Architects, Solutions Architects, Test Engineers, and Program/Project Managers. Our primary focus is validating and integrating software products that drive revenue, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences. Responsibilities: I am responsible for orchestrating the seamless validation of Software Integration within the Hitachi portfolio, including third-party software products. In this capacity, I drive revenue growth through strategic initiatives that encompass Open Systems and Mainframe environments, emphasizing Data Protection Solutions, Infrastructure Management Software, Product Development, and Mainframe Modernization. Innovative Software Integration: Spearheaded innovative Mainframe Modernization efforts, redefining how organizations leverage Mainframe Solutions Engineering to drive efficiency, agility, and growth. Foster Software Development initiatives that propel our offerings to the forefront of industry standards, ensuring our products remain cutting-edge and competitive. Customer-Centric Excellence: Collaborate closely with customers to develop Data Protection Solutions that safeguard critical data and ensure business continuity. Elevate our performance testing methodologies, enhancing Remote Replication Software and in-system Clone and Snapshot technologies for Open Systems and Mainframe environments. Lead customer Proofs of Value to demonstrate the performance and value of our solutions in real-world scenarios, driving customer satisfaction and product adoption. Partner Co-Creation and Enablement: Drive the creation of a pioneering co-creation model that fosters strategic collaboration with key partners. This transformative approach accelerates the development and delivery of joint solutions, enhancing our time to market and delivering unparalleled value to our customers.

Education

• San José State University

  MBA

  2009 — 2011

• University of California, Davis

  BS, Computer Science and Engineering

  2002 — 2005

Skills

• Team Leadership
• Storage Area Networks
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Data Center
• San
• Pre-Sales
• Spanish
• Solution Architecture
• Virtualization
• Program Management
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Enterprise Storage
• Storage Solutions
• Cloud Computing
• Nas
• Project Management
• Professional Services
• Saas
• Business Alliances
• Vmware
• Hp
• Servers
• Fibre Channel
• Partner Management
• Storage Management
• Backup Solutions
• High Availability
• Network-Attached Storage (Nas)
• Sales Enablement
• Disaster Recovery
• Enterprise Software
• Go-to-Market Strategy
• Storage
• Storage Virtualization
• Channel Partners
• Iscsi
• Leadership
• Business Continuity
• Team Building
• Storage Area Network (San)