About

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Summary

CompTIA A+ certified professional with 8+ years of education in Computer Engineering and Software Development and 9+ years of experience setting up and supporting computer systems, hardware, software, printers, peripherals, and mobile devices.

Experienced in clerical and help desk roles. Adept at troubleshooting hardware and software. Thrives in fast-paced environments and performs well under pressure. Strives for organization and accuracy when completing tasks. Trained to explain procedures and solutions to users of diverse technical backgrounds.

Highlights

  • 9+ years setting up and repairing clients’ computers and devices for personal and home office use.
  • 10+ years performing repairs and maintenance on machinery on a weekly to near-nightly basis.
  • Installed, updated, and troubleshot hundreds of operating systems and applications.
  • Supervised and trained over 50 new hires over the course of a decade.
  • Supported 20+ callers and visitors per day with procedures and general inquiries.
  • Created and organized thousands of production and maintenance logs for 10+ years.

Certification

Education

Brock University | St. Catharines, Ontario

Computer Science, Part-Time
2019 – 2022
Completed 9.5 / 20 credits toward a Bachelor of Science

Niagara College | Welland, Ontario

Advanced Diploma in Game Development | 2018

Diploma in Computer Engineering Technician | 2015

Tools & Skills

Operating Systems

  • Windows
  • Linux
    • Ubuntu / Debian
    • Red Hat / Fedora
    • SUSE / OpenSUSE
  • macOS
  • Android
  • iOS

Languages

  • C#
  • C++
  • Python
  • Java
  • HTML5 / CSS3
  • JavaScript
  • Bash
  • PowerShell

Hardware

  • Assembly
  • Maintenance
  • Soldering
  • Troubleshooting
  • Cable Management
  • Low Voltage Cabling
  • Network Installation
  • Drivers
  • Peripherals
  • Printers

Network & Virtualization

  • Active directory
  • Backup & recovery
  • Computer networking
  • Database management
  • Network administration
  • Network security
  • Remote Desktop
  • VirtualBox
  • Wireshark

Development

  • Visual Studio
  • JetBrains IDEs (IntelliJ, etc.)
  • Unity Engine
  • Godot Engine
  • Git
  • Jira
  • Trello

Art

  • Adobe Creative Cloud
    • Adobe Photoshop
    • Adobe Illustrator
    • Adobe After Effects
  • GIMP
  • Inkscape
  • Krita
  • 3Ds Max
  • Blender
  • Audacity
  • VEGAS Pro

IT / Office

  • LibreOffice
  • Microsoft Office 365
    • Excel
    • Outlook
    • Teams
    • Word
  • Terminal
  • WordPress

Soft Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Leadership
  • Management skills
  • Optimization
  • Organization
  • Problem-solving
  • Project management
  • Punctuality
  • Supervisory skills
  • Teamwork