Romain Tomlinson
IT Systems Administration · Data Governance · Full-Stack Development
contact@codewithromi.com · LinkedIn · GitHub
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Summary
IT systems professional at the Newark Board of Education supporting PeopleSoft HR and Payroll, vendor file transfers, and user access across district systems. I work on data governance, mapping where data lives and how it moves, and turn that into clear documentation for IT leadership. I also build full-stack web applications with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
contact@codewithromi.com
Education & Certifications
Southern New Hampshire University
2025
B.A.S.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Computer Science.
Certifications
- Cisco IT Essentials
- WISE Level 2
- Level 2 Computer Repairs and Servicing Technician
Skill Set
Systems & Support
PeopleSoft HR & Payroll, Active Directory, Windows Server, Aesop, Blackboard Mass Notification, NAS administration, networking.
Data & Security
SFTP & Core FTP, PowerShell scripting, data governance, data inventory & classification, personal data (PII) handling, role-based access, least privilege.
Development
JavaScript, React, Node.js, HTML, CSS, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Firebase, WordPress, API integration.
Infrastructure & Communication
Docker, self-hosting, backup automation, server configuration, technical & requirements writing, presentations, staff training.
Work Experience
Newark Board of Education, Central Office · Newark, NJ
Sep 2025 – Present
Senior Technician, MIS · Current
- Support PeopleSoft HR and Payroll, Aesop, Blackboard Mass Notification, and Active Directory for district staff, including new account setup across integrated systems and staff training.
- Maintain the district's vendor file transfer inventory, documenting scheduled SFTP jobs by source system, data type, and sensitivity using read-only PowerShell audit scripts.
- Work with system owners to keep vendor data feeds current and retire connections that are no longer needed.
- Contribute to district data governance work, mapping where data is stored, how it moves between systems, and who it is shared with.
- Build presentations and reports for IT leadership on data governance topics; designed a data practices questionnaire for district teams.
- Write technical documentation and requirements for district technology projects.
CodeWithRomi LLC · Self-employed
2024 – Present
Founder & Web Developer
- Restore and optimize client WordPress sites, including database recovery, server configuration, and custom plugin development for small businesses.
- Build full-stack web applications with React, Node.js, and PostgreSQL.
- Publish web development tutorials on the CodeWithRomi YouTube channel.
Asurion · Union, NJ
Aug 2020 – May 2024
In-Store Supervisor & Repair Technician
- Supervised and trained repair technicians on device repair workflows and customer service.
- Oversaw 200+ Apple and Samsung repairs a year in full compliance with manufacturer guidelines, maintaining a Net Promoter Score above 98%.
Lacovia High School · Jamaica
Sep 2016 – Jul 2018
System Administrator
- Set up and maintained staff systems, applied patches, and troubleshot firewalls, routers, and endpoints to keep downtime low.
Portfolio
Live products and client work shipping under CodeWithRomi LLC.
DayFuse
Productivity and task management app for organizing tasks, routines, and daily goals.
App Store →PawCompass
Pet care and wellness app with profiles, health records, nutrition, and daily care.
App Store →CodeWithRomi
Self-hosted Ghost community hub with tech tutorials, insights, and a growing developer audience.
Visit site →Prime Valor Esports
Custom website and digital platform for an esports organization and community.
Visit site →YouTube Code Typer
100% accurate code typing simulator for tutorial recordings and screencasts.
Try it →