Ed Roman
About Ed Roman
Ed Roman serves as the US Federal Director of Systems Engineering at Poly, where he specializes in designing and maintaining lab environments for federal clients. With extensive experience in telework solutions and a background in unified communications, he has held various engineering and management roles across multiple companies since 1996.
Current Role at Poly
Ed Roman serves as the US Federal Director of Systems Engineering at Poly, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he focuses on designing and maintaining lab and demonstration environments specifically for federal government clients. His work emphasizes telework and hybrid working solutions, particularly within the ZOOM and TEAMS ecosystems. Ed has developed processes aimed at streamlining systems engineering activities and improving information flow within federal Department of Defense, civilian, and AP SE teams.
Previous Experience at Polycom
Before his current role, Ed Roman worked at Polycom as the US Federal SE Manager from 2005 to 2018. During his 13 years in Herndon, Virginia, he contributed to various projects that supported federal clients. His experience at Polycom laid the groundwork for his expertise in systems engineering and federal client relations.
Experience at Plantronics
Ed Roman briefly served as the US Federal Senior Systems Engineering Manager at Plantronics from 2018 to 2019. His tenure lasted for 8 months in the Washington D.C. Metro Area, where he continued to focus on federal government solutions and systems engineering.
Background in Systems Engineering
Ed Roman has a robust background in systems engineering, having worked in various capacities since 1996. His career includes positions at FORE Systems, Marconi Federal, and other organizations, where he gained experience in sales support and systems engineering. His work has consistently focused on the federal government sector, enhancing his expertise in strategic sales planning and vendor relations.
Expertise in Unified Communications
Ed Roman specializes in the convergence of unified communications and social media with visual and mobile communications. His strong interest in these areas informs his approach to developing solutions that meet the needs of federal clients, particularly in the context of evolving work environments and communication technologies.