VIP IT Leadership Team

VIP IT’s mission is to provide custom IT solutions to help you achieve your business goals. Our dedicated team will work with you to secure your IT foundation through expert consulting and best-in-class solutions and exceptional customer support.

Rob Miller

CEO

Prior to forming VIP IT, Rob served as CIO & Director of Operations for LunaTech IT. There he was responsible for the overall technology direction of the firm and IT operations with a focus on vCIO and Service Delivery functions.

Previously Rob was Director of IT for Final Draft, the industry standard for screenwriting software, where he updated, streamlined, and consolidated its IT infrastructure, increasing operational efficiency and creating a scalable technology foundation for business growth.

Rob also worked at Baseline Studio Systems, an online database and research service for the film and television industries where he quickly rose through the ranks. His technology leadership enabled the company to weather the difficult dotcom bust of the late 90s and scale in size to well over a hundred, when it was sold in 2006 to the New York Times for a reported $35 million.

Rob attended the University of Southern California.

Gary Lupano

CTO

As Chief Technology Officer (CTO) and co-founder, Gary serves as the driving force that keeps VIP IT at the forefront of the Information Technology industry. Much of the knowledge gained by his experience in leading IT Operations for large companies has translated to build the foundations of VIP IT.

Hailing from Australia, Gary started his career in post-production as an IT Support engineer and worked his way to IT Manager. He led the IT support for TV productions such as “Big Brother Australia,” “Hell’s Kitchen UK,” and “I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” His responsibilities included the rapid deployment and round-the-clock support of data-heavy networks and other cutting-edge technologies in often distant and remote locations.

Gary relocated to Los Angeles ten years ago and has since worked his way to becoming the Vice President of IT Operations for ecommerce companies with annual revenues of 800 Million. In 2015, Gary started VIP IT Inc with long time technology colleague Rob Miller and has been focused on developing a talented team to provide our clients with outstanding support.

Gary attended Griffith University (Gold Coast, Australia) earning a Bachelors of Information Technology.

Justin Rinearson

Director of Operations

Justin joined VIP IT in 2015 shortly after the company’s inception With over a decade of IT experience, Justin has expertly navigated his career, progressing from System Administrator to Director of Operations at VIP IT, Inc.

At VIP IT, Justin manages day-to-day operations, ensuring a smooth IT infrastructure. His responsibilities range from leading the IT Support team to successfully implementing critical IT initiatives. Before joining VIP IT, Justin served as a Junior System Administrator at one of Southern California’s largest electrical wholesale distributors, where he drove major IT transitions.

Passionate about leveraging technology for business growth, Justin stays current with the latest advancements. His combination of practical experience, academic insight, and a commitment to innovation positions him to solve complex business challenges and drive strategic objectives effectively. His academic credentials include a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Management Information Systems from California State University, Long Beach.