Anthony Raré (Ra-rae)

CEO - CTO

Anthony (Tony) Williams Raré (Rar-rae) brings together 28+ years of outstanding technical performance in high-tech, cloud, security, professionally managed technical services, software development, and telecom experience. Tony, a native of New Zealand, has been a Cloud visionary and transformational leader for more than 23+ years in Los Angeles, formulating highly effective technical operations and leadership within complex environments. Tony is our CEO and oversees all technical and operational foundations, including various compliance frameworks for customer and company operations. He is an active 2018-2023 Forbes Technology Council Member who has served on advisory boards for Fortune 100 Telecom operators and numerous community and professional organizational boards and committees, including University advisory technology councils. Anthony holds industry-related, expert, and accredited certifications in Cloud, Security, Cybersecurity (CCSFP), and Network Engineering. He studied with a focus on Electrical Engineering at Northland College, Psychology at Auckland (NZ) University, and holds an M.A. in ‘Leadership and Strategies within Complex Organizations’ with an emphasis in ‘Cloud Data Centers’ from Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge (UK).

Nickname: The Machine
Favorite Animal: Orca, Octopus
Words from him: “We are teachers until we are taught.”, “Uptime, security, and speed are our business.”

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Raymond T.

Director of Operations

Raymond brings eighteen years of high-level operational experience to the Global IT team. He previously held a long-term position as an assistant to the President in a well-established packaging firm. His role intersects with the customer account and operational management as well as billing administration. He is a results-oriented individual and takes pride in working well with others.

David S.

Controller

David is our interim Controller and brings together more than two decades of financial leadership qualities such as management, CFO responsibilities, and strategic financial decision-making.

David has two billing administrators that support his efforts and even though you may not interact with David; David is helping place Global IT in a position for growth, and sustainability and aims to bring more value to our client ROI and interaction.

Aide R.

Operations Administrator

Aide is an outstanding communicator and brings 5 years of office management experience in high-volume and high-pressure healthcare environments. Aide skillfully assists in the development and implementation of company policies and procedures and provides support to the leadership team. She also manages our VTO program and leads the charge on our community presence initiatives. In her spare time, Aide enjoys cooking and loves to go on adventures with her curious four-year-old son.

Scott L.

Marketing Administrator

Scott is a Los Angeles resident, Rowland Heights local with a passion for creating engaging media content. Scott enjoys engaging with local businesses, showcasing their best assets, and helping create momentum toward their success. Scott is excited to partner with Global IT in sharing their unique qualities with the business communities.

Jose C.

Senior Network & Security Engineer

Jose brings a wealth of engineering experience from one of the largest data center environments in the world – One Wilshire. Jose helps engineer Global IT’s Cloud, data center networks, onboarding implementations, policies, and viewing network performance. Jose holds numerous Cisco and other networking certifications.

Jay U.

Senior Microsoft & Cloud Engineer

Jay has been working with Global IT since 2017 and helps manage our Exchange and Cloud systems with system administration, including analyzing, designing, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting Windows Server 2008 R2 / 2012 / 2012 R2 / 2016 / 2019 and network infrastructures. Jay is accredited with numerous certifications in Microsoft & Azure and accomplished many significant Microsoft Software, cloud, and virtualization.

+ Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert
+ Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate
+ AZ-301 Microsoft Azure Architect Design
+ AZ-300 Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies
+ MS-200 – Messaging Administrator
+ MS-201 – Hybrid & Secure Messaging
+ MCSE – Microsoft System Engineer
+ MCSA – Microsoft System Administrator
+ MCP – Microsoft Professional
+ CNA – Novell Certified

Gregory B.

Senior Virtualization Architect

Gregory brings 28+yrs of dedicated enterprise IT experience with the last 17+yrs specializing in virtualization and disaster recovery. Gregory is responsible for overseeing the Global IT, and customer Cloud replication infrastructures. Gregory is Veeam, VMware, Microsoft certified as an engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science in Communications, (magna cum laude).

Matsui Y.

Senior Developer

Matsui is a die-hard professional software developer dedicated to delivering high-quality software builds. Matsui brings together a dedicated 11+ years of software development experience accumulating achievements in delivering successful worthy software solutions ranging from simple management apps to complicated games and business apps. He has been specializing in React.js, Angular.js, Node.js, Javascript, CMS & DB  technologies, and has extensive Network security development experience. Matsui graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Software Engineering at the University of Tokyo.

Software Technical Skills:

+ React.js/AngularJS/Vue.js/d3.js/Ember.js/Meter/HTML5/CSS3/JQuery (Frontend)
+ Django/Node.js/RoR/Golang(Backend)
+ Laravel/Yii/Symfony (MVC)
+ WordPress/Shopify/Magento2/OpenCart (CMS)
+ AWS/Azure/Firebase (Clouding Platform)
+ ES6/7 / Typescript/PHP/Python/Perl/Ruby
+ Java/Spring MVC, Struts, C#/C++, ASP.Net
+ MongoDB/PGsql/Mysql/Sqlite
+ DevOps/Linux system admin/IIS/Network security

Dillor Z.

Virtualization & Cloud Manager

Dillor is a Virtualization, Cloud Manager, and one of our programmers. Dillor attended Rio Hondo & USC colleges with a major in Computer Science and a minor in Music Theory. Dillor is very comfortable with virtualization, Linux, and Open Source platforms, as well as Windows and MAC. Dillors certifications include but are not limited to Linux+, PIIC System Administrator, Security+, Network+, Veeam, G-suite, Storage Craft, VMware, Kemp VLM, Microsoft, and Azure.

Shaun K.

Field Manager - Systems & Network

Shaun is a Senior Network and Systems Administrator. Shaun studied at Mt. SAC College and helps lead a team of admins in support of our MSP customers, virtualized, and hosted cloud environments, including Globa IT data center cloud environments. Shaun holds numerous certifications, including but not limited to Microsoft, Cisco, Network +, Ubiquiti, Fortigate, Storage Craft, Veeam, G-Suite, & VMware.

Ray C.

Senior Systems Administrator

Ray has worked as an IT analyst and technician in and around Los Angeles since 2006. Ray is a personable IT engineer administering IT environments for medical, government, and Enterprise technical operations. Ray helps support our five-star resort client, working hand-in-hand with international Corporate IT teams, policies, and systems. Ray stays current with IT trends and frameworks and enjoys demonstrating his technical support and customer service capabilities. Ray has an MBA in IT from Queensland University.

JR

Senior Systems Technical Administrator

JR joined Global IT in early 2023 as a Senior Systems Technical Administrator focusing on healthcare organizations. JR brings together 30+ years of technical experience with 23+ years dedicated to Healthcare IT management and technology leadership. JR’s experience helps manage some of Global IT’s larger Healthcare organization’s systems, and he has excellent teamwork and people skills. In his spare time, JR enjoys exploring the deserts and mountains of Southern California, camping, and overlanding.

Edwin G.

Systems and Administrator

Edwin began his career in IT in 2016 and holds multiple certifications such as MOS Certified, SAP Certified, AWS practitioner Certified, Network+ Certified. Edwin brings valuable experience having worked within Managed Services with activities including proactive support, asset management, and project management ensuring each new client relationship is successful, and all services are transferred and managed by our organization. Edwin is kind in nature, an independent thinker, self starter, is technically agile, confident and a team player.

Judah L.

Technical Admin & Project Manager

Judah began his career in IT in 2010, having spent nine years with Apple Inc. supporting the genius group. Therefore, Judah is well-versed with Apple Technologies and Softwares, along with Windows environments, which are vital skills used towards solving customer needs. Judah is an excellent communicator, helping enable customers to become more proficient. Judah is technically certified in A+, Network +, and is working towards additional industry accredited certifications.

Andrew C.

Techincal Administrator

Andrew is experienced in troubleshooting and resolving hardware issues as a former PC Technician. His prior experience in logistics and retail has influenced his organized and pleasant engagement with customers. Andrew engages with our Healthcare clients and general customer base customers to identify, troubleshoot and resolve complex technical problems.

Andrew is passionate about advancing his learning and is certified in multiple networking, wireless, and computer science certifications. Andrew holds an AS in Network Administration and is working towards his Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology with an emphasis on Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his son and playing basketball.

Mario G.

Technical & Cloud Administrator

Mario began his technical and account management experience, having held consultant positions with enterprise companies such as 24-hr Fitness, and Apple (Business team). Today Mario helps support our healthcare clients with dedicated account support and is engaged with our Cloud departments. Mario is committed to achieving goals and objectives with customer and company operations, setting, personal, or team accountability, and maintaining customer empathy, no matter which product, idea, or passion is involved.

Mario helps support our Cloud and technical engineering teams with project management and administration. Mario is certified in multiple computer science accredited associations from CompTIA and holds Cloud Computing certifications. Mario is a positive influence, rises to each challenge, and enjoys learning new technologies.

Angel C.

Technical Administrator

Angel is a technical administrator that supports our front-line requests. Angel comes from supporting IT in Casino environments and helps support our hospitality and general client base. Angel holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems in Information Technology from the California State University Los Angeles.

Sergio T.

Technical Administrator

Sergio is a technical administrator who worked previously for the Fullerton Police department and currently helps support our front line, along with project management and Cloud departments. Sergio is a highly capable individual and helps support our projects and Cloud teams. Sergio graduated from Cal State Polytechnic University, Pomona with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology.

Jonathan C.

Technical Administrator

Jonathan has been supporting Global IT customers since 2017 and helps maintain customer continuity with exceptional well rounded technical and customer service skills. Jonathan earned his BS in Computer Information Systems from Cal State Fullerton, is certified in Windows server, CompTIA Network +, and CompTIA A+.

Vanessa B.

Administrator Supervisor

Vanessa is an enthusiastic Senior administrator Supervisor at Global IT. Vanessa helps lead the administration team, engaging with high-priority tasks and problems. Vanessa holds a BA in Accounting & Business Administration. Previously worked analyzing budgets, managing properties, and dealing with high-volume accounts. Vanessa is engaged with clients daily by helping align their needs with Global IT personnel who can deliver the results.

Sarah A.

Billing Analyst

Sarah is a pleasant addition to Global IT, brings warmth with her smile and company. Sarah helps administer all activities in the billing function and implementation of policies and procedures that ensure timely and accurate billing of customers. Sarah aids with the investigation and resolution of billing discrepancies and errors.

Rachelle L.

Billing Analyst

Rachelle helps support our billing and operations team with internal and external record keeping, reconciliation, integration, and flow from Ops, billing, and client invoicing. Rachelle brings experience from various industries, such as packaging, warehousing, and online orders, and has held positions in customer service, order processing, and property management roles.

Zsolt H.

Senior Network Administrator

Zsolt has been supporting Global IT customers as a network technician since 2015 with outstanding network and systems technical capabilities. Zsolt is certified in networking, construction, and safety compliance.

Phil P.

Senior Systems, Network & Cyber Security

Phil previously worked with Keller Williams and was responsible for the administration of information technology for multiple locations and hundreds of end-point users. Phil helps Global IT fulfill effective and efficient IT operational procedures for our MSP and network services working closely with our healthcare clients. Phil is a certified wireless network administrator, holds Network +, Fortigate and storage certifications, and is working towards additional industry-accredited certifications such as Cisco CCNP & Cyber Security CCIS. Phil is eager to engage with customer requests, and his commitment to client needs is one of Phil’s many strengths.

Phil enjoys in his spare time, hobbies like lifting weights, watching Hockey (go Kings go), PC, and PS4 gaming (of course).

Alan F.

Field Project Manager - Layer 1

Alan is an expert with layer one cabling projects having worked in the field for more than 30+ years with his own Telephone system and cabling business. Alan works with Global IT on specialty projects is highly trusted and respected for his quality workmanship and commitment to Global IT customers.

Engineers, Developers, Administrators, Technicians

Many Global IT personnel are not listed here; however, all Global IT personnel are equally crucial at helping manage IT operations and maintain systems integrity. Our team consists of about 25-30 individuals who are continually monitoring, evolving, working on customer and company operations to ensure company expectations exceed client satisfaction.