diff --git a/coverletters/cl.pdf b/coverletters/cl.pdf index a2cc4b2..06e539f 100644 Binary files a/coverletters/cl.pdf and b/coverletters/cl.pdf differ diff --git a/coverletters/cl.tex b/coverletters/cl.tex index 1cecb57..a6fbba0 100644 --- a/coverletters/cl.tex +++ b/coverletters/cl.tex @@ -6,21 +6,42 @@ % Define variables %% Job related -\newcommand{\companyName}{GHD} +\newcommand{\companyName}{RCSS} \newcommand{\hiringManager}{Hiring Team} -\newcommand{\companyAddress}{Waterloo, ON} -\newcommand{\position}{General Graduate Engineer} +\newcommand{\companyAddress}{Kitchener, ON} +\newcommand{\position}{Part-Time Clerk} %% Personal -\newcommand{\name}{Murtadha Saeed Nisyif} +\newcommand{\name}{Murtadha Nisyif} \newcommand{\address}{Kitchener, Ontario, Canada} \newcommand{\email}{\href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{mnisyif@gmail.com}} \newcommand{\phone}{+1 (519) 502-8463} -\newcommand{\links}{\href{https://m.nisyif.com}{Website} | \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnisyif}{LinkedIn} | \href{https://www.github.com/mnisyif}{GitHub}} +% \newcommand{\links}{\href{https://m.nisyif.com}{Website} | \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnisyif}{LinkedIn} | \href{https://www.github.com/mnisyif}{GitHub}} +% Header \begin{document} -\input{sections/00-header.tex}\\ -\input{sections/01-intro.tex}\\ -\input{sections/02-body.tex} \\ -\input{sections/03-closing.tex} +\noindent \textbf{\huge \name} \\ +\address \\ +\email \\ +\phone \\ +% \links \\ +\vspace{1em} + +\noindent \today \\ + +\noindent \hiringManager \\ +\companyName \\ +\companyAddress \\ + +\noindent Dear \hiringManager, \\ +\vspace{1em} + +\input{sections/01-intro.tex} +\vspace{1em} + +\input{sections/02-body.tex} +\vspace{1em} + +\input{sections/03-closing.tex} + \end{document} diff --git a/coverletters/sections/01-intro.tex b/coverletters/sections/01-intro.tex index 1be9cc3..7aa6293 100644 --- a/coverletters/sections/01-intro.tex +++ b/coverletters/sections/01-intro.tex @@ -1,3 +1,3 @@ -\indent I am excited to apply for the \position\ position at \companyName. -Having achieved a bachelor's in Computer Engineering, with a robust background in design and implementation, paired with extensive experience in various software like MATLAB, AutoCAD and Solidworks. -I am confident in my ability to contribute to your team and help drive the continued success of \companyName.\\ \ No newline at end of file +I am writing to express my strong interest in the \position{} role at \companyName{}. +With a background in delivery, hospitality, and community support, I bring a proven ability to stay calm under pressure, deliver consistently, and work as part of a high-performing team. +My passion for helping others and maintaining clean, well-organized spaces aligns closely with the values of \companyName{}, and I would welcome the opportunity to contribute to your mission of excellent customer service. diff --git a/coverletters/sections/02-body.tex b/coverletters/sections/02-body.tex index a666c7e..160731e 100644 --- a/coverletters/sections/02-body.tex +++ b/coverletters/sections/02-body.tex @@ -1,13 +1 @@ -\indent My experience in software engineering at the University of Guelph has honed my skills in writing high-performance, scalable code in C and other languages. -I have been deeply involved in the development of real-time processing systems, where I implemented multithreaded C++ and Python modules for robotic applications and utilized C to deploy ML models enhanced with hardware-acceleration on Xilinx SoCs. -These experiences have given me a solid foundation in writing efficient, maintainable code and a deep understanding of the importance of system reliability.\\ - -At the Robotics Institute, I contributed to the development and deployment of a Node.js and PostgresDB backend system on AWS EC2 for an accessibility application, which was part of a research conducted at the institute. -This system featured a frontend interface that retrieved data from the PostgresDB, enabling real-time visualization and analysis of user activity. -In addition to developing the system, I also maintained the frontend application, ensuring that dependencies were regularly updated to keep the system secure and functional. -By facilitating seamless communication with users, this setup ensured that feedback was effectively gathered and integrated, resulting in enhanced system usability and functionality. \\ - -In addition to my technical expertise, I bring a passion for best practices in software development. -I am experienced in conducting comprehensive code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards, and employing Test-Driven and Security-Driven Development methodologies. -My commitment to quality is further demonstrated through my hands-on experience in my homelab, where I manage and monitor Dockerized applications, develop and dockerize services, and deploy them using a robust CI/CD pipeline. -This setup streamlines the entire process of building, testing, and deploying applications, ensuring efficiency and reliability in every stage of the software lifecycle. \\ \ No newline at end of file +In my previous roles, I worked as a delivery driver for Uber Eats and Apple Express, where I consistently handled high volumes of orders with professionalism and punctuality. I also worked as a waiter in a busy restaurant, which strengthened my ability to work on my feet, lift heavy items, and assist customers courteously and efficiently. I understand the importance of maintaining a clean and organized environment, following health and safety procedures, and supporting my team in fast-paced settings. diff --git a/coverletters/sections/03-closing.tex b/coverletters/sections/03-closing.tex index a3d82a9..a940552 100644 --- a/coverletters/sections/03-closing.tex +++ b/coverletters/sections/03-closing.tex @@ -1,11 +1,7 @@ -\indent I am confident that my experience, skill set, and drive make me a strong candidate at \companyName. -I look forward to the possibility of discussing how I can contribute to \companyName’s success. -I am available at your earliest convenience for an interview and can be reached via email at \email\ or by phone at \phone. -Thank you for your time. +I am confident that my diverse background, dependable work ethic, and dedication to service make me a strong fit for the team at \companyName{}. +I am available to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, and I am eager to bring my experience and energy to support your customers and colleagues. +Thank you for considering my application — I would welcome the opportunity to speak further in an interview. -\vspace{2em} - -\noindent Sincerely, \\ \vspace{1em} - -\noindent \name \ No newline at end of file +\noindent Sincerely,\\ +\name diff --git a/resumes/Murtadha.pdf b/resumes/Murtadha.pdf index dd34675..4083171 100644 Binary files a/resumes/Murtadha.pdf and b/resumes/Murtadha.pdf differ diff --git a/resumes/Murtadha.tex b/resumes/Murtadha.tex index 5560cc0..c988351 100644 --- a/resumes/Murtadha.tex +++ b/resumes/Murtadha.tex @@ -1,220 +1,113 @@ \documentclass[letterpaper,11pt]{article} -\usepackage{geometry} % For page layout adjustments like \addtolength -\usepackage{url} % For \urlstyle -\usepackage{latexsym} -\usepackage[empty]{fullpage} -\usepackage{titlesec} -\usepackage{marvosym} -\usepackage[usenames,dvipsnames]{color} -\usepackage{verbatim} -\usepackage{enumitem} -\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref} +\usepackage{geometry} +\usepackage{url} \usepackage{fancyhdr} -\usepackage[english]{babel} -\usepackage{tabularx} -\usepackage{fontawesome5} -\usepackage{multicol} -\usepackage{graphicx} -\usepackage[export]{adjustbox} -\usepackage{multirow} -\setlength{\multicolsep}{-3.0pt} -\setlength{\columnsep}{-1pt} -\input{glyphtounicode} +\usepackage{titlesec} +\usepackage[usenames,dvipsnames]{color} +\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref} +\usepackage{enumitem} \pagestyle{fancy} -\fancyhf{} % clear all header and footer fields -\fancyfoot{} +\fancyhf{} \renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt} \renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0pt} -% Adjust margins +% Tightened margins \addtolength{\oddsidemargin}{-0.6in} \addtolength{\evensidemargin}{-0.5in} \addtolength{\textwidth}{1.19in} \addtolength{\topmargin}{-.7in} \addtolength{\textheight}{1.4in} -\urlstyle{same} - 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-%------------------------------------------- -%%%%%% RESUME STARTS HERE %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% \begin{document} -%----------HEADING---------- -\begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{ @{\extracolsep{\fill}}l @{\hspace{-1ex}}l @{\hspace{-1ex}}l} - \textbf{\href{http://m.nisyif.com/}{\huge\color{blue}Murtadha Saeed Nisyif}} & \faIcon{map-marker-alt} Ontario, Canada & \faIcon{link} \href{https://m.nisyif.com/}{m.nisyif.com} \\ - \emph{\Large Cloud and ML Engineer} & \faIcon{at} \href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{mnisyif@gmail.com} & \faIcon{linkedin} \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnisyif/}{linkedin.com/in/mnisyif}\\ - & \faIcon{phone-square-alt} +1 (519) 502-8463 & \faIcon{github} \href{https://www.github.com/mnisyif}{github.com/mnisyif} +% Header +\begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{ @{\extracolsep{\fill}}l l l } + \textbf{\href{http://m.nisyif.com/}{\huge\color{blue}Murtadha Nisyif}} & Ontario, Canada & \href{https://m.nisyif.com}{m.nisyif.com} \\ + & \href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{mnisyif@gmail.com} & +1 (519) 502-8463 \\ \end{tabular*} \vspace{-10pt} -% %----------HEADING---------- -% \begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{@{\extracolsep{\fill}} l l l c} -% % First row with name, location, and portfolio link -% \textbf{\href{http://m.nisyif.com/}{\huge\color{blue}Murtadha Saeed Nisyif}} & -% \faIcon{map-marker-alt} Ontario, Canada & -% \faIcon{link} \href{https://m.nisyif.com/}{Portfolio} & -% \multirow{3}{*}{\includegraphics[height=2.2cm,frame,round=0.2cm]{my_picture.jpg}} \\ -% % Second row with job title and email -% \emph{\Large Computer Engineer} & -% \faIcon{at} \href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{mnisyif@gmail.com} & -% \faIcon{linkedin} \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnisyif/}{LinkedIn} & \\ -% % Third row with phone and GitHub -% & -% \faIcon{phone-square-alt} +1 (519) 502-8463 & -% \faIcon{github} \href{https://www.github.com/mnisyif}{Github} & \\ -% \end{tabular*} -% \vspace{-5pt} +% Summary +\section*{\color{blue}Summary} +Motivated and community-oriented individual with hands-on experience in customer service, delivery, and hospitality. Committed to maintaining high standards, supporting team efforts, and providing friendly and efficient service. Seeking part-time or full-time retail opportunities where reliability, physical stamina, and a positive attitude are valued. -%----------Experience---------- -\section{\color{blue}Relevant Work Experience} - \resumeSubHeadingListStart - \resumeSubheading - {ML Engineer - Researcher}{Jan 2024 -- Dec 2024} - {University of Guelph}{Guelph, Ontario} - \resumeItemListStart - \resumeItem {Performed latency data acquisition across diverse hardware setups and executed feature engineering to identify key correlations, enhancing model performance under varying network conditions} - \resumeItem {Designed, implemented, and trained an adaptive model extension to the existing semantic communication transformer, improving real-time responses to network bandwidth fluctuations while maintaining at least 96\% model accuracy} - \resumeItem {Deployed Swin Transformer-based models in edge-cloud systems to offload processing from the core network, achieving higher throughput and reducing end-to-end communication latency by up to 29\%, alongside a 30x reduction in network bandwidth utilization} - \resumeItem {Deployed existing PyTorch-based implementations onto Kira SoCs using Vitis AI™, to leverage SoC's hardware acceleration} - \resumeItemListEnd +% Work Experience +\section*{\color{blue}Work Experience} +\begin{itemize}[label={}] + \item + \textbf{Courier / Driver} \hfill \textit{July 2019 – Present} \\ + \textit{UberX / Uber Eats – Waterloo Region, Ontario} + \begin{itemize} + \item Delivered food and packages efficiently with excellent customer satisfaction ratings. + \item Maintained punctuality, working evenings, weekends, and peak hours. + \item Navigated high-traffic areas while maintaining professionalism and safety. + \end{itemize} - \resumeSubheading - {Software Developer}{Oct 2022 -- Oct 2023} - {University of Guelph - Robotics Institute}{Guelph, Ontario} - \resumeItemListStart - \resumeItem {Implemented a server-client backend system for an Assistive Robotic Feeding System in ROS2, utilizing Python and C++ packages to integrate robotic components with system software} - \resumeItem {Designed and deployed a wheelchair-friendly smart door system with geo-fencing and automated operations, leveraging ESP32 microprocessors, PIR sensors, and smartphone control via a React Native app, showcasing systems integration} - \resumeItem {Enhanced and maintained the smart door system's full-stack codebase, including a Node.js backend, React Native app, and Vue Dashboard, incorporating advanced features like voice recognition and passive BLE scanning and real-time user analytics for seamless user experience} - \resumeItem {Deployed scalable, reliable full-stack app on AWS EC2 instances and S3 storage using Terraform for Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and Jenkins for CI/CD cloud infrastructure and automated deployment} - \resumeItemListEnd + \item + \textbf{Courier} \hfill \textit{May 2019 – Dec 2019} \\ + \textit{Apple Express Courier – Mississauga, Ontario} + \begin{itemize} + \item Delivered time-sensitive packages with precision and efficiency. + \item Lifted and handled items up to 35lbs, adhering to safety protocols. + \item Maintained accurate logs and provided friendly service to clients. + \end{itemize} - \resumeSubheading - {Information Technology Analyst}{Jul 2020 -- Dec 2020} - {Kitchener Downtown Community Health Centre - SRHC}{Kitchener, Ontario} - \resumeItemListStart - \resumeItem {Designed and implemented a scalable on-premise file-sharing system using Samba, eliminating email-based file exchanges} - \resumeItem {Configured and managed Fortinet's FortiGate firewall and VPN to ensure secure and reliable network communication, improving the team's remote workflow} - \resumeItem {Streamlined communication between doctors and patients by optimizing the 3CX PBX phone system's answering machine workflow, reducing patients' on-phone waiting times by 30\%} - \resumeItem {Led a comprehensive network infrastructure upgrade, focusing on hardware improvements including network switches, storage servers, and computer hardware, achieving 45\% budget savings while modernizing systems to meet organizational performance and security standards} - \resumeItemListEnd + \item + \textbf{Waiter / Busser} \hfill \textit{Aug 2017 – Aug 2018} \\ + \textit{Arabesque Family Restaurant – Kitchener, Ontario} + \begin{itemize} + \item Served guests in a high-paced environment with a focus on cleanliness and service. + \item Lifted trays and restocked supplies frequently (up to 50lbs). + \item Worked collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff. + \end{itemize} +\end{itemize} - \resumeSubHeadingListEnd +% Volunteer Experience +\section*{\color{blue}Volunteer Experience} +\begin{itemize}[label={}] + \item + \textbf{Elderly Support Volunteer} \hfill \textit{2022} \\ + \textit{Trinity Village Care Center – Kitchener, Ontario} + \begin{itemize} + \item Supported seniors with dementia using art therapy and active listening. + \item Maintained compassionate, respectful interactions in all situations. + \end{itemize} - %-----------SKILLS----------- - \section{\color{blue}Skills} - \begin{tabular}{ @{} >{\bfseries}l @{\hspace{1.2ex}}l} - \textbf{\color{black}Languages:} & C/C++, Python, Rust, Java, SQL, Bash, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, CMake \\ - \textbf{\color{black}Frameworks:} & PyTorch, TensorFlow, Node.js, React, Express.js, ROS \\ + \item + \textbf{Humanitarian Aid Administrator} \hfill \textit{2020 – 2021} \\ + \textit{Caritas Internationalis – Beirut, Lebanon} + \begin{itemize} + \item Helped distribute aid to families affected by regional crises. + \item Organized inventory and communicated clearly across diverse teams. + \end{itemize} +\end{itemize} - \textbf{\color{black}Cloud and DevOps:} & AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, SQLite \\ - \textbf{\color{black}Tools and Protocols:} & Git, Postman, Flask, Swagger, Jira, CMake, HTTP, TCP \\ - \end{tabular} - \vspace{-8pt} +% Skills +\section*{\color{blue}Core Skills} +\begin{itemize} + \item Customer Service \& Communication + \item Reliability \& Punctuality + \item Physical Stamina (up to 50lbs lifting) + \item Fast Learner \& Adaptable + \item Cleanliness \& Safety Awareness +\end{itemize} +% Education +\section*{\color{blue}Education} +\begin{itemize}[label={}] + \item + \textbf{University of Guelph} \hfill Guelph, Ontario \\ + \textit{Bachelor of Engineering – Computer Engineering} +\end{itemize} -%-----------PROJECTS----------- -\section{\color{blue}Projects} - \resumeSubHeadingListStart - \resumeSubItem{\textbf{\color{black}Full-stack application}} - {Built and Dockerized a full-stack portfolio using React and Java (microservices architecture), hosting it on a home server via a Jenkins CI/CD pipeline and Minio S3 bucket} - - \resumeSubItem{\textbf{\color{black}DevOps Homelab}} - {Setup dockerized applications, virtual machines, and Kubernetes clusters sing Terraform scripts. Managed personal Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, and implemented Ceph for distributed storage} - - \resumeSubItem{\textbf{\color{black}RL Dynamic Noise Cancelling:}} - {Implemented real-time Automatic Noise Filtering using Reinforcement Learning and Dynamic Sparse Training in PyTorch} - - %\resumeSubItem{\textbf{\color{black}Real-Time Text-to-Braille:}} - % {Built a Raspberry Pi device for real-time image-to-Braille conversion, enhancing accessibility for the deaf-blind community} - - \resumeSubHeadingListEnd - \vspace{-8pt} - - %-----------EDUCATION----------- -\section{\color{blue}Education} - \resumeSubHeadingListStart - %\resumeSchoolItem{University of Guelph $|$ \color{blue} \emph{MASc. - Computer Engineering}}{} - \resumeSchoolItem{University of Guelph $|$ \color{blue} \emph{B.Comp. - Computer Science}}{} - \resumeSchoolItem{University of Guelph $|$ \color{blue} \emph{B.Eng. - Computer Engineering}}{} - \resumeSubHeadingListEnd -\vspace{-8pt} - -%---------Publications--------- -\section{\color{blue}Publications} - \resumeSubHeadingListStart - \resumeSubheading - {Boosting Edge-to-Cloud Data Transmission Efficiency with Semantic Transcoding}{} - {Published @ IEEE CCECE (Aug 2024)}{} - \resumeItemListStart - \resumeItem {Explored a novel approach to incorporate semantic transcoding in edge-cloud system to reduce data latency rates} - \resumeItemListEnd - \resumeSubHeadingListEnd \end{document}