Information Technology Executive  ·  MAGICIAN

Aaron
Solorzano

25+ years building and leading enterprise IT infrastructure — from network architecture and cybersecurity compliance to team development and strategic growth.

25+
Years of experience IT Operations & Leadership
5
Sites managed Geographically distributed
$44B
AUM firm supported EP Wealth Advisors
85%
Network growth delivered 600+ endpoints scaled
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Professional profile

A results-driven IT executive with over 22 years of experience in strategic planning, infrastructure design, and organizational technology leadership. Proven record of guiding organizations through complex transformations — from compliance overhauls to full-scale network migrations.

Expert at bridging technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating complex infrastructure needs into clear business strategy. Equally at home architecting a CMMC 2.0 compliance framework or leading a 600-seat enterprise network expansion.

Currently serving as IT Director at Magnetic Component Engineering, overseeing cybersecurity posture, infrastructure strategy, and IT operations across three geographically distributed sites.

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Career experience

Oct 2022 – Present Magnetic Component Engineering Torrance, CA

IT Director

Leading company-wide CMMC 2.0 and NIST 800-171 compliance initiatives, establishing cybersecurity protocols and ITAR-aligned controls for full audit readiness. Designed and deployed scalable infrastructure using Cisco Meraki, VMware, and cloud platforms. Overseeing IT operations across three distributed sites with regional teams, while managing M&A technology integrations and deploying CRM solutions to streamline business operations.

CMMC 2.0 NIST 800-171 ITAR AI VMware M&A Integration Salesforce
Aug 2021 – Oct 2022 Irvine Ranch Water District Irvine, CA

User Support Manager

Developed technology roadmaps and policies for enterprise desktop, mobile, VoIP, and AV infrastructure across the district. Directed help desk operations, managed vendor selection processes, and led long-term technology investment planning. Collaborated with and mentored technical staff while aligning IT delivery with organizational business objectives.

Technology Roadmap VoIP Help Desk Vendor Management Staff Mentorship
Mar 2021 – Aug 2021 Mynaric Los Angeles, CA

IT Manager

Collaborated with architects and engineers to define global IT and security strategies for space and laser communications environments. Managed cloud and SaaS platform deployments including Azure AD/Entra ID, Office 365, Salesforce, and SAP. Oversaw vendor relations, network lifecycle refreshes, and mission-critical vulnerability patching.

Azure AD / Entra ID Office 365 SAP IT Security Strategy SaaS
Jan 2017 – Jan 2021 EP Wealth Advisors Torrance, CA

Director of Information Technology

Led IT strategy and operations for a $10 billion AUM financial advisory firm. Scaled the enterprise network by over 25% across 600+ computers and hundreds of users. Delivered complex multi-system integrations, disaster recovery planning, and a complete PBX-to-VoIP migration via RingCentral. Supervised data center staff and managed a full DaaS/VDI platform overhaul through SACA Technologies.

Enterprise Networking Disaster Recovery RingCentral DaaS / VDI Data Center Financial Services
Jan 2012 – Jan 2017 NOVAtime Technology, Inc. Diamond Bar, CA

Operations Manager

Directed day-to-day operations of a technology business and call center. Built the full customer success lifecycle — from sales pipeline through onboarding, training, and support. Managed legacy system migrations, hardware and software upgrades, and defined business continuity policies. Served as primary liaison between the company, alliance partners, and enterprise-level clients.

Operations Management Customer Success System Migrations Business Continuity Enterprise Clients

Earlier roles

2009 – 2012

Technical Account Manager

Symantec — Torrance, CA

2008 – 2009

System Support Analyst

APM Terminals — Terminal Island, CA

2003 – 2008

Double Agent

Geek Squad — Torrance, CA

1999 – 2002

Network Administrator

Los Angeles Unified School District

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Skills & expertise

Infrastructure & Security

Network Architecture & Design
Cybersecurity Strategy
CMMC 2.0 / NIST 800-171
ITAR Compliance
Cisco Meraki
VMware
Disaster Recovery

Cloud & Platforms

Microsoft Azure / Entra ID
Office 365
Salesforce CRM
Epicor / SAP  ERP Systems
AI
DaaS / VDI
SQL

Leadership & Management

IT Strategy & Roadmapping
Team Leadership
Vendor Negotiation
M&A IT Integration
Project Management
Budget & Investment Planning
Cross-functional Communication
MCSE — Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer ACDT — Apple Computer Desktop Technician ITIL v4 Strategic Leader — 2021
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The art of illusion

"The best technology — like the best magic — disappears. Only the result remains."

Outside of IT, Aaron is a practicing magician and close-up illusionist with 30+ years of experience performing for corporate events, private parties, and live audiences. Specializing in close-up card magic and psychological mentalism, he brings the same precision and attention to detail to every performance that he brings to enterprise infrastructure.

Magic has been a lifelong pursuit — one that sharpens creativity, deepens understanding of human perception, and serves as a constant reminder that the best experiences feel effortless, even when they aren't. Available for corporate entertainment, private bookings, and speaking engagements on the psychology of misdirection and perception.

Close-Up & Card Magic

Intimate sleight-of-hand performed right in your hands — impossible to explain, impossible to forget. Perfect for cocktail hours and small gatherings.

Mentalism & Mind Reading

Psychological illusions, predictions, and influence that blur the line between intuition and impossibility. A crowd favorite at corporate events.

Stage & Parlour Illusions

Theatrical magic scaled for audiences of 20 to 200. High-impact moments designed to entertain and astonish at galas, conferences, and private events.

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Get in touch

Open to consulting, leadership roles, and select engagements.

Whether you're looking for IT leadership, infrastructure consulting, or want to book a performance — reach out directly.

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Email aaron@aaronmagic.com Phone +1 (310) 357–6447 Magic website magicwithstreamers.com Location San Pedro, CA 90731