Mr Irfan Syed

Objectives

To pursue a challenging position with an organization where my education, skills and experience will be utilized to their full potential.

Skills

• Computer Programming

  Beginner
  Years of Experience: 2 years
  • C
  • C++
  • Java

• Web Development

  Beginner
  Years of Experience: 1 year
  • Macromedia Dreamweaver
  • Coldfusion
  • PHP
  • ASP
  • Apache

• Database Development

  Beginner
  Years of Experience: 2 years
  • MySQL
  • SQL
  • MS Access

• Software Development

  Beginner
  Years of Experience: 1 year
  • Unified Modeling Language
  • Software Development Cycle
  • Web Development Cycle

Work Experience

• Web Developer/Administrator

  2005 June - Present
  Pac-A-Savings
  Memphis, Tennessee, United States

  · Design and develop a dynamic website, www.pacasavings.net, using Apache server and Macromedia Dreamweaver. Database was developed in MySQL; PHP and Java was used for the dynamic sections.

  · Administer and update the website on a daily basis.

• System Administrator

  2004 June - 2005 June
  Super 8 Motel Downtown
  Memphis, Tennessee, United States

  · Install and maintain wireless network in lounge and conference rooms

  · Upgrading new software versions and patches during virus attacks

  · Install and maintain Check-Inn system. Update on a regular basis to remove any defects.

  · Assist in installing wireless network through the entire motel

  · Assist with new employee training with Check-Inn system

  · Set-up and install any new computer equipment

  · Maintain Check-Inn system database using PHP and MySQL

  · Use Ghost for imaging new systems

• Helpdesk Support

  2003 October - 2004 April
  The University of Memphis
  Memphis, Tennessee, United States

  · Assist Local Service Providers with network support. Troubleshoot network problems that include virus removal, user access, et al.

  · Troubleshoot hardware, software and any related problems.

  · Administration on Linux (Red Hat), UNIX (Solaris) & Windows Systems (2000)

  · Updating OS on various machines throughout the University Campus

  · Installed new Software and Hardware during the regular lab system upgrades

  · Assisted with user training, and performed various customer services and Information System duties in the maintenance of the Computers on a Network (Tiger LAN)

  · Assisted faculty members with creating and maintaining their various accounts and helping students with software use like MATLAB, Active Directory Accounts, and UNIX

• Business/Data Analyst

  2003 June - 2003 August
  General Electric Power Systems
  Atlanta, Georgia, United States

  · Critical in design/implementation of web-linked database that reduced gatekeeper coordination time by 75%. Resulting web interactive database, developed using MySQL, will be used as a model for all websites in Energy Services Technology division.

  · Performed as a key contributor to build business case tool for Configuration Data Management. Build databases to analyze inefficiencies in the data flow process during different stages of turbine production, and relate the inefficiencies to financial impact on GE Power Systems.

  · Influential in gathering and analyzing financial data relating to Software Capitalization of two software projects. Prepared ledgers and maintained related financial data.

• Database Developer

  2002 June - 2002 August
  Exel Logistics
  Memphis, Tennessee, United States

  · Developed a database system to track different distribution processes such as Inbound and Outbound processes.

  · Developed databases to track employee performance.

• Data Analyst

  2001 May - 2002 May
  Johnson & Johnson Sales & Logistics
  Memphis, Tennessee, United States

  · Performed as a key contributor to a Six Sigma – Black Belt Project to reduce Inbound Cycle time. Process improved from 65% to 99% operational performance. In the absence of Black Belt, presented project to the Vice-President of the Sales and Logistics Company.

  · Created several databases to include the tracking of transportation carrier performances, financials and case volume at the distribution center.

  · Partnered with a third-party logistics company (Exel Logistics) to improve the overall distribution process. Gathered and analyzed large quantity of data to find and report any defects operational processes at the distribution center.

Professional Memberships

Academic Background

• Bachelor of Science Degree

  1999 September - 2004 December
  The University of Memphis
  Memphis, Tennessee, United States
  Major: Computer Engineering
  GPA: 3.35 overall

Security Clearance

• Confidential

Miscelary

Interests

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