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samdiaz@gmail.com - 408.728.9943
Summary: Sam Diaz is a veteran technology and business journalist. He is an expert in his
field, one who writes and speaks with authority on a broad range of topics from wireless
technologies and social networks to mobile applications and online video advertising. He is a
respected journalist, recognized as a fair reporter and polished writer. He is regarded among
colleagues for being a newsroom leader, a champion for diversity and an advocate for bringing
Web 2.0 tools to the industry as a means of reaching a broader, yet more focused, audience.
Employment
SutherlandGold Group, San Francisco CA, November 2007 – April 2008:
Director of Content Creation Services: Utilized journalism experience at a public relations
firm to create original content in the form of ghost writing, blogging and video production for
traditional and social media platforms. Also assisted in training staff on newsroom cultures
and advised principals on managing the news media during corporate crises and scandals.
San Jose Mercury News: San Jose CA, May 1997 – July 2005:
Technology & Business Reporter: Researched and wrote about technology for a Silicon
Valley and online audience. Covered the rise of the iPod and the fall of the Palm Pilot, the
battle of Dell vs. HP for PC sales and the mainstream arrival of cell phones. Regularly wrote
and WiFi hotspots. Previously a real estate reporter, general business reporter and
transportation beat reporter.
Other Skills
• A regular user of social media platforms, including Facebook, MySpace, LinkedIn, Bebo
and others.
• Expert in consumer technology applications, including Windows XP and Vista, Mac OS X,
all versions of MS Office and iLife, alternative Web browsers, RSS feeds, social
bookmarks.
• Expertise in mobile web services, mesh networking, development of WiMax and
HD/Digital entertainment.
• Early adopter of technologies such as smartphones, digital home products and mobile
Web.
• A seasoned communicator (written and verbal) who is comfortable one-on-one or in front
of large crowds.