KACHI ARMONY
31-709 BURNHAMTHORPE ROAD • ETOBICOKE, ONTARIO • M9C 2Z6
PHONE (647) 290-8913 • E-MAIL karmony@yahoo.ca
RELEVANT SKILLS
Technical:
* Certifications: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
* Programming Languages: C, C++ (primary language), Java, Lisp, Perl, HTML, PHP, Borne Shell
* Databases: Microsoft Access, Oracle, MySQL
* Operating Systems: Unix, Linux, Microsoft Windows (all versions)
* Graphic & Web Design: Adobe Photoshop, Macromedia Firewoks & Dreaweaver
* Other: Rational ClearCase for Unix
Personal Skills:
* Developed leadership, and organization skills, while sitting on the executive committees of two student societies at Saint Mary’s University
* Exhibited strong customer service qualities and communication skills, when delivering computer technical support and purchasing advice to customers
WORK EXPERIENCE
May 2001 – August 2001 Optera Packet Core & Passport, Nortel Networks
Programmer / Software Designer
* Implemented software prototype for overload controls framework (C++)
* Assisted in defining the architectural requirements for evolving Passport’s base software
January 2000 – August 2000 Optera Packet Core, Nortel Networks
Programmer / Software Designer
* Designed and implemented distributed RACE objects using C++ and IDL
* Investigated the C++ Standard Template Library and identified areas in my group’s code where its use would be beneficial
* Wrote shell scripts to automate frequently performed tasks in my group
September 2001 – April 2002 Biology Department, Dalhousie University
System Administration / PC Technical Support
* Upgraded and updated the department’s [Linux/Apache] Web Server
* Deployed Linux based file server using Samba
* Provided hardware and software support for the PCs throughout the department
September 2001 – April 2002 The James Robinson Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies
Web Developer
* Designed and maintained the James Robinson Johnston Chair in Black Canadian Studies web site
Seasonal Trading and Development Company (TDC) St. Kitts Ltd.
Information Systems, Hardware/Software Support Technician, & PC Sales
* Assisted with the implementation and maintenance of a local area network
* Performed Year 2000 Compliance tests on computer systems
* Provided hardware and software support for the IBM-compatible PCs
* Conducted seminars where employees were trained to use the company’s computer system effectively
* Advised directors, managers and customers on Information Technology purchases
Seasonal Brisbane Productions, St. Kitts
Graphic Design & Power Macintosh Maintenance
* Created graphics and animations for use in video productions
* Designed and edited brochures, and other publications
* Maintained the Power Macintosh computers and network in the office
EDUCATION
May 2002 Dalhousie University
* Bachelor of Computer Science (Co-op Option)
September 1997 – April 1999 Saint Mary’s University
* Completed first two years of a Bachelor of Computer Science
1994 - 1996 College of Further Education, Basseterre, St. Kitts
General Certificate of Education, Advanced Level
(Cambridge University International Examinations)
* Passes in Geography, Math and Physics
INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES
* Computer networks, the Internet, graphic design, and Linux
* Running, biking, tennis and squash
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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geocities.com/karmony)