Job(ta): replace non-academic experiences with academic ones

coverletters/cl.tex

@@ -12,7 +12,7 @@
 \newcommand{\position}{Control Systems Engineer}
 
 %% 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}

coverletters/sections/02-body.tex

@@ -1,11 +1,16 @@
-\indent In my recent role as a Researcher ML Engineer at the \schoolName, I conducted in-depth data collection, diagnosis and analysis to identify key correlations in latency and network bandwidth.
-This experience in real-time environments helped me develop a solid foundation for programming, deploying and optimzing systems under various operational conditions.
-My prior work as a Software Developer on an Assistive Robotic Feeding System in ROS2 required on-the-spot troubleshooting of hardware-software integration issues, as well as coordinating with microcontrollers and sensors (ESP32, PIR) in a Smart Door application, to deliver a stable automated experience.
-Additionally, my experience as an IT Analyst entailed reading electrical schematics, configuring rirewalls, and modernizing network infrastructure-further sharpening my problem-solving abilities.\\
+\indent In my recent role as a Researcher ML Engineer at \schoolName, I conducted in-depth data collection, diagnosis, and analysis to identify key correlations in latency and network bandwidth. 
+This experience in real-time environments helped me develop a strong foundation for programming, deploying, and optimizing systems under various operational conditions.\\
 
-Beyond my professional roles, I also maintain a personal home lab where I manage automations for lighting, thermostats, and security—deepening my understanding of real-time data exchange, hardware integration, and troubleshooting.
-Throughout these projects, I leveraged my skills in C/C++, Python, Rust, and Java, along with Ladder Logic (PLC) knowledge, to integrate hardware and software in real-time systems. 
-I also appreciate the importance of robust design documentation and functional specifications, having written and followed them closely for various edge-cloud and robotics solutions. 
-My familiarity with IT/networking, databases, and version control (Git) further positions me to support Brock Solutions’ industrial automation projects from design through commissioning.\\
+My prior work as a Software Developer on an Assistive Robotic Feeding System in ROS2 required on-the-spot troubleshooting of hardware-software integration issues. 
+Additionally, I worked on a Smart Door application, integrating microcontrollers and sensors (ESP32, PIR) to deliver a stable, automated experience. 
+My experience as an IT Analyst further refined my problem-solving abilities by involving me in reading electrical schematics, configuring firewalls, and modernizing network infrastructure.\\
 
-I also welcome the travel requirement of up to 40\% for on-site installations and system commissioning, as I thrive on hands-on involvement to make sure solutions run smoothly in real-world production. My background has prepared me to excel in roles requiring both technical depth and adaptability.\\
+Beyond my professional roles, I actively explore industrial automation and embedded systems in my personal projects. 
+I have self-educated in using the ESP32 to develop a low-cost, 32-bit PLC, programming it with OpenPLC to enhance my understanding of real-time control systems. 
+Additionally, I manage a home lab where I automate lighting, thermostats, and security—deepening my experience in real-time data exchange, hardware integration, and troubleshooting.
+Throughout these projects, I have leveraged my expertise in C/C++, Python, Rust, and Java, along with Ladder Logic (PLC) knowledge, to integrate hardware and software in real-time systems. 
+I also understand the importance of robust design documentation and functional specifications, having written and followed them closely for various edge-cloud and robotics solutions. 
+My familiarity with IT/networking, databases, and version control (Git) further positions me to contribute effectively to Brock Solutions’ industrial automation projects from design through commissioning.\\
+
+I also welcome the travel requirement of up to 40\% for on-site installations and system commissioning, as I thrive on hands-on involvement to ensure solutions run smoothly in real-world production. 
+My background has prepared me to excel in roles that demand both technical depth and adaptability.\\

resumes/Murtadha.tex

@@ -109,8 +109,8 @@
 
 %----------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 Software Engineer} & \faIcon{at} \href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{mnisyif@gmail.com} & \faIcon{linkedin} \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnisyif/}{linkedin.com/in/mnisyif}\\
+    \textbf{\href{http://m.nisyif.com/}{\huge\color{blue}Murtadha Nisyif}} & \faIcon{map-marker-alt} Ontario, Canada & \faIcon{link} \href{https://m.nisyif.com/}{m.nisyif.com} \\
+    \emph{\Large } & \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}
 \end{tabular*}
 \vspace{-10pt}
@@ -119,7 +119,17 @@
 \section{\color{blue}Relevant Work Experience}
     \resumeSubHeadingListStart
         \resumeSubheading
-            {ML Engineer - Researcher}{Jan 2024 -- Dec 2024}
+            {Teaching Assistant - ENGG*3640: Microcomputer Interfacing}{Sep 2024 -- Dec 2024}
+            {University of Guelph}{Guelph, Ontario}
+            \resumeItemListStart
+                \resumeItem {Assisted in administering labs by guiding students through hardware/software integration tasks}
+                \resumeItem {Evaluated and graded lab reports and assessments, ensuring clear feedback and fair evaluation}
+                \resumeItem {Assessed student lab demonstrations and provided constructive feedback on their implementations}
+                \resumeItem {Addressed student inquiries related to both lectures and lab work, reinforcing theoretical concepts through practical applications}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
+
+        \resumeSubheading
+            {ML Engineer - Researcher}{Jan 2024 -- Present}
             {University of Guelph}{Guelph, Ontario}
             \resumeItemListStart
                 \resumeItem {Performed latency data acquisition and thorough dataset diagnosis across diverse hardware setups, applying advanced analysis and feature engineering to identify key correlations-enabling the model to determine optimal transformer configurations for varying networks conditions}
@@ -138,24 +148,14 @@
                 \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
 
-        \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
 
     \resumeSubHeadingListEnd
 
     %-----------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 \\
-
+            \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 \\
             \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, Ladder Logic (PLC) \\
         \end{tabular}
@@ -171,12 +171,9 @@
         \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:}}
+        \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}