To Whom It May Concern,

Please accept this email as my application for the position pertaining to the Information Technology field.

I am a recent graduate of Carleton University obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Networking as well as an Advanced Diploma in Networking Technology at Algonquin College. I am also a co-op student graduate at Sheridan College, Brampton in the Computer Engineering Technology Program. I have a specialty in Networking Technologies involving large scale networks with a certification from Cisco Systems. I also have a strong background in Computer Programming, Internet Working and Computer Engineering. I am also proficient in Word Processing, Spreadsheets, Presentations, and Photoshop CS5. I have designed, published, and still maintain a website for Wellness Martial Arts.

I have strong customer service, help desk, communication, and multi-tasking skills developed while working at the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, Carleton University, and Sheridan College. In addition, these skills were further enhanced while working toward a Cisco CCNA and CCNP certification at Carleton University. I am a Black Belt in Shotokan Karate and also teach, coach, and mentor adults and children.

I would appreciate the opportunity to work with your company and further enhance my experience within the Information Technology field. I have attached my resume for your perusal.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Andrew Gujarati

Enc. Resume

Andrew Gujarati
180 York St. Unit 1004

Ottawa, ON K1N 1J6

(647) 567-7823

[email protected]
Career Objective
To obtain a challenging position that will enhance my education, experience and skills while becoming an asset to your company and enhancing an effective team environment.

Education
Ontario University Bachelor’s Degree                                                                         September 2013 – June 2018

·         Carleton University, Ottawa, ON

·         Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology – Networking

·         Partner program with Cisco Systems for CCNA, CCNP Certification

Ontario College Advanced Diploma                                                                             September 2013 – June 2018

·         Algonquin College, Ottawa, ON

·         Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Networking Technology

·         Partner program with Cisco Systems for CCNA, CCNP Certification

Ontario College Advanced Diploma                                                                 September 2009 – December 2012

·         Sheridan College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Brampton, ON

·         Ontario College Advanced Diploma in Computer Engineering Technology

·         Cooperative Education Experience in Computer Engineering Technology

Ontario Secondary School Diploma                                                                              September 2005 – June 2009

·         St. Marguerite D’Youville Secondary School, Brampton, ON

·         Ontario Scholar

Work Experience
Classroom Support Technologist                                                                                        September 2014 – Present

Instructional Media Services, Carleton University

·         Provide classroom support to faculty members requiring assistance on-site

·         Assist students and faculty with equipment loans, equipment tutorials, and troubleshooting

·         Assist faculty with on-site troubleshooting and problem solving for critical meetings and events

·         Provide on-site IT support for major university events

Network Security and Helpdesk Analyst                                                                            May 2015 – August 2016

Legislative Assembly of Ontario

·         Implemented VPN solutions for constituent offices across Ontario through RSA SecurID

·         Designed, developed, and maintained laboratory servers for software developers

·         Provided first-line helpdesk support for Ontario Municipalities and Parliamentary Staff

·         Provided software quality assurance and bug testing for in-house parliamentary software

·         Tested and implemented parliamentary standards for software testing and quality assurance

·         Assisted in Information Technology helpdesk for on-site support

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IT Service Desk and Second Line Technician                                                              May 2014 – September 2014 Regional Municipality of Halton, Oakville, ON

·         Provided first line IT Support over the phone using remote management programs

·         Assisted Second Line IT Technicians with on-site computer hardware repair and replacement

·         Wiped top security hard drives with confidential government data for disposal of outdated hardware

·         Managed HEAT ticketing system assigning tasks to appropriate departments

Laptop and Classroom Support Technologist (Co-op & Part Time)            January 2011 – September 2012
Sheridan College Davis Campus, Brampton, ON

·         Provide first and second line customer service to students, faculty and staff

·         Provide classroom support to faculty members requiring assistance on-site

·         Cleaning, imaging and updating inventory databases for laptops

·         Assist students and faculty with user accounts, photo IDs and equipment loans

·         Acted as weekend manager supervising part-time staff and responsibility for IT facility

Volunteer Experience
Webmaster, Web Development                                                                                                       2008 – Present                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                            July 2007 to Present

Wellness Martial Arts, Brampton, ON

·         Design, maintain and update website regularly for clients

Skills
Computational Skills – Standard

·         Advanced Programming in Java, C#, C++, Visual Basic, and SQL

·         Advanced Web Programming in HTML, CSS, Javascript, Ajax, and PHP

·         Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access, Publisher, Project, SharePoint, FrontPage, and One Note

·         Experience with Photoshop versions CS4, CS5, CS6

·         Experience with IT Ticketing systems such as PeopleSoft Enterprise, HEAT, and FreshDesk

·         Experience with Windows 95, 98, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, and 10 platforms

·         Experience with Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard to 10.13 High Sierra platforms

·         Experience with Linux based platforms including Ubuntu, ArchLinux, Mint, DSL, Fedora, and Kali

·         Computer Maintenance including hardware, software and computational cleaning

Computational Skills – Networking (CCNA / CCNP Certified)

·         Experience with large scale TCP/IP networks with a specialty in Cisco Systems Hardware

·         Experience with large scale network security including Cisco Enterprise Architecture

·         Experience with VPN technologies including RSA SecurID

·         Experience with VLAN implementation including access port and trunk port design

·         Experience with ODBC connections, Active Directory, and multiple remote desktop functions

Black Belt in Shotokan Karate                                                                                                                 2003 to Present
Wellness Martial Arts, Brampton, ON

·         Martial Arts Instructor

·         Currently a 2nd Dan Black Belt

·         Currently studying Shotokan, Jiu Jitsu, Muay Thai, Boxing, Wing Chun, and Tae Kwon Do