Tariq Khawaja adu7ic@r.postjobfree.com

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Spring, TX 77379 832-***-**** Cell

OBJECTIVE: Seeking a suitable position where I can utilize my extensive skills and experience in management.

CAREER

HIGHLIGHTS: Strong background in electrical/electronic engineering and management. I am an accomplished, seasoned and highly self-motivated individual with strong analytical and problem solving skills. I am detail driven and thorough with outstanding communication skills and proven success in interacting with customers, co-workers, suppliers and contractors. I can assume mentor roles and interact with diverse personalities.

EDUCATION: Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical – 1998

NED University, Karachi (High Honors)

G.P.A 3.60 (4.0 scale)

Bachelor of Technology in Electrical (Honors) – 1990

NED University, Karachi (High Honors)

G.P.A. 3.96 (4.0 scale)

Diploma of Associate Engineer (Radio and Electronics) – 1980

Karachi (High Honor)

EXPERIENCE:

DILLARD’S, Houston, TX

03/05–present Sales Associate

Job responsibilities include customer take care, inventory control, department supervision, preparation of daily reports, dealing with vendors, promoting new merchandise, training, and coordinating with management and other departments.

Achievements/Awards: Pacesetter since 2006 and Johnston & Murphy Brand Champion.

Hewlett Packard, Houston, Texas

02/13–12/13 Test Engineer (3PAR System)

Responsibilities included performing UPG Test on nodes, drive chassis and D-magazines on V, T and F class storage products as well as SP Tests. I verified the conformance of every product received, checked the shop floor to properly identify all the products and report and resolve any issues to prevent delays in the process, such as routing, product configuration and assembly issues. I was responsible for performing the correct pre-test preparation and verifying the run test process was normal and identifying any discrepancies during the test. Additionally, I generated daily, weekly, and monthly system reports detailing the configurations.

LANDMARK INDUSTRIES LTD., Houston, Texas

07/03–03/05 Assistant Manager

Responsibilities included customer handling, sales, marketing, inventory control, scheduling, credit/debit/cash/checks/bank deposits, training, daily report preparation, dealing with vendors, promoting new merchandise, coordinating with management, and supervision of 10 employees.

WAL-MART SUPER CENTER, Tomball, TX

09/02–07/03 Assistant Manager Training Electronics Department Responsibilities included managing the Electronics Department, sales, marketing, inventories, customer handling, training, and supervision of 20 department employees.

DELTA ELECTRO-MECHANIC, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

4/99–8/02 Studio & Outdoor Broadcasting Engineer

Supervision of studio and field staff

Operation and maintenance of audio & video broadcasting equipment

Enhancement of studio equipment

Provided training to studio and outdoor broadcasting staff

Implemented cross platform on audio and video equipment

Coordination with the Ministry of Information

Preparing forecasting and upgrading the equipment

Worked on RCA/Motorola microwave links and fiber-optic link for broadcasting

Testing, commissioning and installation/conversion of analog to digital

Laying, testing, and commissioning of underground audio, video, Triax camera, and power cables

Worked on audio console Studler/Hitachi, video switcher GVG 110 & 200, VTR SONY BETA CAM SP-70, CAMERA SONY BVP370, 70ISP, DNW90, CCU 370 & 355, and MICROSOFT AUTO CAM

KHAWAJA ENTERPRISE, Karachi, Pakistan

7/97–3/99 Chief Engineer

Operation and maintenance of Electronics/Electrical equipment, the Electronic Private Automatic Branch Exchange (EPABX), and computer base systems

Supervision, training, and direction of engineers and technicians

Surveying and evaluation of completed installation sites

Installed UPS, generators, stabilizers, CCTV, power cables, telephone, data, audio & video cables, audio & video connectors, and test equipment

Installation and supervision of EPBAXs for LG, Digital Communications, Siemens, Ericsson Telecom., and National Panasonic

Installation of generators from 5 kVA to 50 kVA for Honda, Kawasaki, and Yamaha

DIGITAL COMMUNICATIONS (PVT.) LTD., Karachi, Pakistan

12/80–5/97 Regional Manager Operation

Administration of Marketing, Sales, Services, Production, Planning, Procurement, and Finance departments of the company

Handling of all administration affairs of the Head and Regional offices

Responsible for the hiring of engineers, technicians, and other personnel

Responsible for day-to-day matters relating to Human Resources

SKILLS: INTEL Z80, 8085, 8086, 8X300, Microprocessors, GVG Video Switcher, Studer audio console, Sony VTR Beta Cam SP70, Sony Cameras BVP370, 70ISP, DNW90, CCU370/355, MS Auto Cam Controller & Vinten, RCA 35mm & 16mm projector, RCA 3 in 1 Ikigami Slide Changer, Thompson CSF Video monitor and camera, routers and modems

REFERENCES: Available upon request.

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