ZAHID AYOUB
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Gaithersburg, MD 20878
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OBJECTIVE:
Entry-level IT Technician seeking to further develop a challenging and
rewarding career within the technology industry that will utilize and
enhance current technical experience and business skills.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
. Strong hands on analysis and problem solving skills.
. Hands on experience with cabling infrastructure, hardware and
equipment.
. Strong understanding of Windows Operating System, Cisco Inter-
networking, and Network Security.
. Proficient in monitoring network health, performance and connectivity
issues.
. Excellent organizational skills.
. Team player and able to work without constant supervision.
. Desire to develop a career path in network administration and
engineering.
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
. Installation and repair of Computer Software and Hardware
. Routers (Cisco GSR, 7500, 7000, Terminal Servers: 2511, 2509). Extreme
Networks Switches
. Cisco Switches (6500, 5000, 3500, 2900).
EDUCATION:
Bachelors of Science in Information Systems with concentration in
Networking 2013 - present
Expected: 2016
Strayer University, Rockville, MD
Network Engineer Certificate, May 2012
2009 - 2012
Montgomery College, Germantown, MD
Masters of Business in Information Technology
2000 - 2002
Preston University, Karachi, Pakistan
Bachelors of Arts in Information Technology
1998 - 2000
Shah Abdul Latif University, Khairpur, Pakistan
Associates in Science
1995 - 1998
Government Degree College, Karoundi, Pakistan
COURSES:
. C++
. Certified Fiber Optic Tech
. Cisco Routers & Routing Basics (1, 2, 3, and 4)
. Network +
. Network Security
. Microcomputer Configure/Install and Control Programs
. System Analyst
CERTIFICATIONS:
A+ Microcomputer Certification Qualification Letter of Recognition
(Montgomery College, MD)
EXPERIENCE:
Milennyum Cable Services, INC., Gaithersburg, MD (Comcast Contractor)
2008 - Present
(Field Technician)
Cable/Phone/Internet/Networking Technician
. Measure signal strength at amplifiers and at customers' terminal
boxes.
. Complete installation for television cable, telephone and broadband
networks.
. Use intelligent switches for cable installation involving two or more
television sets.
. Provide information to customers about the cable services and
products.
. Train new employees.
Cable View Communications, Rockville, MD (Comcast Contractor)
2008
(Field Technician)
Cable/Phone/Internet/Networking Technician
. Prepared subscriber's home for cable reception by connecting the cable
system to one or more television sets.
. Installed, maintained and upgraded cable systems.
. Performed repair works on cable issues.
. Responded to service problems at the homes of cable users.
. Maintained efficient operation of cable system.
AB Discount Driving School, Wheaton, MD
2007 - 2008
Administrative Assistant
. Arranged appointments for students to take MVA tests.
. Scheduled students for classes administered in the driving school.
. Management control and administrative duties.
REFERENCES:
Available upon request.