refactor: adhere to comments from resume review at UoG elhub

coverletters/cl.tex

@@ -6,25 +6,26 @@
 
 % Define variables
 %% Job related
-\newcommand{\companyName}{RCSS}
+\newcommand{\companyName}{DataAnnotation}
 \newcommand{\hiringManager}{Hiring Team}
 \newcommand{\companyAddress}{Kitchener, ON}
-\newcommand{\position}{Part-Time Clerk}
+\newcommand{\position}{Cloud Engineer - AI Trainer}
 
 %% Personal
 \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}
+%=============================
+%        HEADER
+%=============================
 \noindent \textbf{\huge \name} \\
 \address \\
-\email \\
+\email \quad | \quad \phone \\
-\phone \\
+\links \\
-% \links \\
 \vspace{1em}
 
 \noindent \today \\
@@ -36,12 +37,31 @@
 \noindent Dear \hiringManager, \\
 \vspace{1em}
 
-\input{sections/01-intro.tex}
+%=============================
+%      OPENING SECTION
+%=============================
+I am writing to express my interest in the \position{} role at \companyName. 
+I am a recent graduate in Computer Engineering with a background in backend development, cloud deployment, and machine learning systems. 
+I have built and deployed full-stack applications and production-level services using Python, Docker, Flask, and CI/CD pipelines, and have experience working in both academic and team-based engineering environments. 
+I’m eager to contribute my skills and energy to a team committed to technical excellence and innovation.
+
+%=============================
+%       MAIN BODY SECTION
+%=============================
 \vspace{1em}
+\noindent My technical experience includes training ML models, deploying microservices, and integrating code into automated testing workflows. I’ve developed a heart disease prediction app using Flask and scikit-learn, engineered full-stack projects with React and Java, and maintained a Docker-based homelab environment running CI/CD and container orchestration. Other projects include memory allocation simulators in C, car classification using CNNs, reinforcement-based dynamic noise cancellation, and an accessibility-focused Braille converter powered by Raspberry Pi.
 
-\input{sections/02-body.tex}
 \vspace{1em}
+In addition to my programming work, I bring strong written communication skills and attention to detail. Whether writing technical documentation, explaining model decisions, or debugging tricky outputs, I enjoy breaking down complex problems and analyzing code quality. I am confident in evaluating code for correctness, performance, and clarity. I look forward to helping shape models that do the same.
 
-\input{sections/03-closing.tex}
+%=============================
+%        CLOSING SECTION
+%=============================
+\vspace{1em}
+\noindent I am confident that my hands-on experience, collaborative mindset, and drive for technical excellence make me a strong fit for the \position{} role at \companyName. I am available for an interview at your convenience and would appreciate the opportunity to further discuss how I can contribute to your team. Please feel free to reach out to me at \email{} or by phone at \phone. Thank you for your time and consideration.
 
+\vspace{2em}
+\noindent Sincerely, \\
+% \vspace{1em}
+\noindent\name
 \end{document}

coverletters/sections/00-header.tex

@@ -1,14 +0,0 @@
-\noindent \textbf{\huge \name} \\
-\address \\
-\email | \phone \\
-\links \\
-\vspace{1em}
-
-\noindent \today \\
-
-\noindent \hiringManager \\
-\companyName \\
-\companyAddress \\
-
-\noindent Dear \hiringManager, \\
-\vspace{1em}

coverletters/sections/01-intro.tex

@@ -1,3 +0,0 @@
-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.

coverletters/sections/02-body.tex

@@ -1 +0,0 @@
-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.

coverletters/sections/03-closing.tex

@@ -1,7 +0,0 @@
-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{1em}
-\noindent Sincerely,\\
-\name

resumes/Murtadha.tex

@@ -1,113 +1,217 @@
 \documentclass[letterpaper,11pt]{article}
 
-\usepackage{geometry}
+\usepackage{geometry} % For page layout adjustments like \addtolength
-\usepackage{url}
+\usepackage{url} % For \urlstyle
-\usepackage{fancyhdr}
+\usepackage{latexsym}
+\usepackage[empty]{fullpage}
 \usepackage{titlesec}
+\usepackage{marvosym}
 \usepackage[usenames,dvipsnames]{color}
-\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref}
+\usepackage{verbatim}
 \usepackage{enumitem}
+\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref}
+\usepackage{fancyhdr}
+\usepackage[english]{babel}
+\usepackage{tabularx}
+\usepackage{fontawesome5}
+\usepackage{multicol}
+\usepackage{graphicx}
+\usepackage[export]{adjustbox}
+\usepackage{multirow}
+\usepackage{textcase}
+\usepackage{anyfontsize}        % allows arbitrary font sizes
+\AtBeginDocument{%
+  \fontsize{9pt}{11pt}\selectfont
+}
+
+\setlength{\multicolsep}{-3.0pt}
+\setlength{\columnsep}{-1pt}
+\input{glyphtounicode}
 
 \pagestyle{fancy}
-\fancyhf{}
+\fancyhf{} % clear all header and footer fields
+\fancyfoot{}
 \renewcommand{\headrulewidth}{0pt}
 \renewcommand{\footrulewidth}{0pt}
 
-% Tightened margins
+% Adjust margins
 \addtolength{\oddsidemargin}{-0.6in}
 \addtolength{\evensidemargin}{-0.5in}
 \addtolength{\textwidth}{1.19in}
 \addtolength{\topmargin}{-.7in}
 \addtolength{\textheight}{1.4in}
 
-% Section formatting
+\urlstyle{same}
+
+\raggedbottom
+\raggedright
+\setlength{\tabcolsep}{0in}
+
+% Sections formatting
 \titleformat{\section}{
-  \vspace{-4pt}\scshape\raggedright \fontsize{14}{10} \bfseries
+  \vspace{-4pt}\raggedright \fontsize{9}{12} \bfseries
 }{}{0em}{}[\color{blue}\titlerule \vspace{-5pt}]
 
-% Reduce item spacing
+% Ensure that generate pdf is machine readable/ATS parsable
-\setlist[itemize]{noitemsep, topsep=0pt, leftmargin=1.5em}
+\pdfgentounicode=1
 
+\makeatletter
+\renewcommand\Huge{\@setfontsize\Huge{15pt}{20pt}}
+\makeatother
+
+%-------------------------
+% Custom commands
+\newcommand{\resumeItem}[1]{
+  \item{
+    {#1\vspace{-2pt}}
+  }
+}
+
+\newcommand{\resumeSubItem}[2]{
+  \item
+  \textbf{\color{black}#1}
+  \vspace{1pt}  % Adjust this value to increase or decrease space
+%   \small
+  #2\vspace{-5pt}  % Adjust this value to increase or decrease space between items
+}
+
+\newcommand{\resumeSchoolItem}[2]{
+    \item
+    \begin{tabular*}{1.0\textwidth}[t]{l@{\extracolsep{\fill}}r}
+        \textbf{\color{black} #1} & \textbf{ #2} \\
+    \end{tabular*}\vspace{-7pt}
+}
+
+\newcommand{\resumeSubheading}[4]{
+  \vspace{-2pt}\item
+    \begin{tabular*}{1.0\textwidth}[t]{l@{\extracolsep{\fill}}r}
+      \textbf{\color{black} #1} & \textbf{ #2} \\
+      \textit{#3} & \textit{ #4} \\
+    \end{tabular*}\vspace{-7pt}
+}
+
+\newcommand{\resumeSubSubheading}[2]{
+    \item
+    \begin{tabular*}{1.0\textwidth}{l@{\extracolsep{\fill}}r}
+      \textit{#1} & \textit{ #2} \\
+    \end{tabular*}\vspace{-7pt}
+}
+
+\newcommand{\resumeProjectHeading}[2]{
+    \vspace{-2pt}\item
+    \begin{tabular*}{1.00\textwidth}{l@{\extracolsep{\fill}}r}
+      #1 & \textbf{ #2}\\
+    \end{tabular*}\vspace{-8pt}
+}
+
+% \newcommand{\resumeSubItem}[1]{\resumeItem{#1}\vspace{-4pt}}
+
+\renewcommand\labelitemi{$\vcenter{\hbox{\tiny$\bullet$}}$}
+\renewcommand\labelitemii{$\vcenter{\hbox{\tiny$\bullet$}}$}
+
+\newcommand{\resumeSubHeadingListStart}{\begin{itemize}[leftmargin=0.0in, label={}]}
+\newcommand{\resumeSubHeadingListEnd}{\end{itemize}}%\vspace{-7pt}}
+\newcommand{\resumeItemListStart}{\begin{itemize}}
+\newcommand{\resumeItemListEnd}{\end{itemize}\vspace{-7pt}}
+
+\pdfstringdefDisableCommands{\def\color#1{}} 
+%-------------------------------------------
+%%%%%%  RESUME STARTS HERE  %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%
 \begin{document}
 
-% Header
+%----------HEADING----------
-\begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{ @{\extracolsep{\fill}}l l l }
+\begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{@{\hspace{-1ex}}l}
-    \textbf{\href{http://m.nisyif.com/}{\huge\color{blue}Murtadha Nisyif}} & Ontario, Canada & \href{https://m.nisyif.com}{m.nisyif.com} \\
+    \textbf{\href{http://m.nisyif.com/}{\Huge\color{blue}MURTADHA NISYIF}} \vspace{2pt}\\
-    & \href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{mnisyif@gmail.com} & +1 (519) 502-8463 \\
+    \href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{\faIcon{at} mnisyif@gmail.com} $|$ 
+    \faIcon{phone-square-alt} +1 (519) 502-8463 $|$ 
+    \faIcon{map-marker-alt} Ontario, Canada $|$ 
+    \href{https://m.nisyif.com/}{\faIcon{user-tie} m.nisyif.com} $|$
+    \href{https://www.linkedin.com/in/mnisyif}{\faIcon{linkedin} linkedin.com/ln/mnisyif} $|$
+    \href{https://github.com/mnisyif}{\faIcon{github} github.com/mnisyif}\vspace{12pt} \\
 \end{tabular*}
-\vspace{-10pt}
 
-% Summary
+\vspace{-20pt}
-\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.
 
-% Work Experience
+%----------Experience----------
-\section*{\color{blue}Work Experience}
+\section{\color{blue}WORK EXPERIENCE}
-\begin{itemize}[label={}]
+    \resumeSubHeadingListStart
-  \item
+       \resumeSubheading
-    \textbf{Courier / Driver} \hfill \textit{July 2019 – Present} \\
+            {Researcher - Machine Learning \& Semantic Communications}{Jan 2024 – Dec 2025}
-    \textit{UberX / Uber Eats – Waterloo Region, Ontario}
+            {University of Guelph}{ Guelph, Ontario}
-    \begin{itemize}
+            \resumeItemListStart
-      \item Delivered food and packages efficiently with excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
+                \resumeItem {Developed semantic communication pipelines using Swin Transformer models, achieving a 30× reduction in bandwidth usage and 29\% lower latency while preserving atleast 96\% task accuracy under variable network conditions}
-      \item Maintained punctuality, working evenings, weekends, and peak hours.
+                \resumeItem {Extended models with adaptive deterministic mechanisms to handle bandwidth fluctuations and anomalies, ensuring stable real-time performance}
-      \item Navigated high-traffic areas while maintaining professionalism and safety.
+                \resumeItem {Quantized encoder models to INT8 during edge–cloud simulations to emulate smartphone hardware constraints (6-core CPU, limited RAM), enabling realistic performance benchmarking}
-    \end{itemize}
+                \resumeItem {Published a first-author paper in IEEE conference proceedings, detailing the novel integration of semantic communication with edge computing for real-time, near real-time and task-offloading applications}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
 
-  \item
+        \resumeSubheading
-    \textbf{Courier} \hfill \textit{May 2019 – Dec 2019} \\
+            {Software Developer (Work Study)}{Oct 2022 – Oct 2023}
-    \textit{Apple Express Courier – Mississauga, Ontario}
+            {University of Guelph – Robotics Institute}{ Guelph, Ontario}
-    \begin{itemize}
+            \resumeItemListStart
-      \item Delivered time-sensitive packages with precision and efficiency.
+                \resumeItem {Architected and containerized a multi-technology stack combining ROS2, Node.js, and Vue to enable seamless real-time control across distributed robotic systems}
-      \item Lifted and handled items up to 35lbs, adhering to safety protocols.
+                \resumeItem {Implemented automated AWS infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and integrated CI/CD pipelines via GitLab and Jenkins, reducing manual deployment steps by 80\%}
-      \item Maintained accurate logs and provided friendly service to clients.
+                \resumeItem {Created a secure certificate management workflow that streamlined Let's Encrypt renewals and configured a Nginx reverse proxy to enforce HTTPS and granular CORS policies}
-    \end{itemize}
+                \resumeItem {Led the design and implementation of an accessible smart door system using ESP32, PIR sensors, and React Native, achieving over 95\% reliability in extensive field tests}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
 
-  \item
+        \resumeSubheading
-    \textbf{Waiter / Busser} \hfill \textit{Aug 2017 – Aug 2018} \\
+            {Information Technology Analyst}{Jul 2020 – Dec 2020}
-    \textit{Arabesque Family Restaurant – Kitchener, Ontario}
+            {Kitchener Downtown Community Health Center — SRHC}{ Kitchener, Ontario}
-    \begin{itemize}
+            \resumeItemListStart
-      \item Served guests in a high-paced environment with a focus on cleanliness and service.
+                \resumeItem {Deployed and tuned a centralized Samba file server, increasing file distribution efficiency by 40\% across more than 20 staff and multiple departments}
-      \item Lifted trays and restocked supplies frequently (up to 50lbs).
+                \resumeItem {Configured and maintained a FortiGate firewall and VPN solution for 60 users, integrating Prometheus-based monitoring for real-time diagnostics and rapid issue resolution}
-      \item Worked collaboratively with kitchen and front-of-house staff.
+            \resumeItemListEnd
-    \end{itemize}
-\end{itemize}
 
-% Volunteer Experience
+    \resumeSubHeadingListEnd
-\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}
 
-  \item
+%-----------EDUCATION-----------
-    \textbf{Humanitarian Aid Administrator} \hfill \textit{2020 – 2021} \\
+\section{\color{blue}EDUCATION}
-    \textit{Caritas Internationalis – Beirut, Lebanon}
+    \resumeSubHeadingListStart
-    \begin{itemize}
+        \resumeSchoolItem{University of Guelph $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Masters of Applied Science - Semantic Communication \& ML}}{Dec 2025}
-      \item Helped distribute aid to families affected by regional crises.
+        \resumeSchoolItem{University of Guelph $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Engineering}}{Apr 2023}
-      \item Organized inventory and communicated clearly across diverse teams.
+    \resumeSubHeadingListEnd
-    \end{itemize}
-\end{itemize}
 
-% Skills
+%-----------SKILLS-----------
-\section*{\color{blue}Core Skills}
+\section{\color{blue}SKILLS, TECHNOLOGIES, INTERESTS}
-\begin{itemize}
+  \begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{ @{} >{\bfseries}l X }
-  \item Customer Service \& Communication
+    \textbf{Skills: }         & AI; DevOps; Cloud Computing; IaC; Containerization; CI/CD; Monitoring; Data Engineering; ML Ops \\
-  \item Reliability \& Punctuality
+    \textbf{Languages: }      & Python; C++; C; JavaScript; Rust; HTML; Java; Bash\\
-  \item Physical Stamina (up to 50lbs lifting)
+    \textbf{Tech Stacks: }    & FastAPI; PyTorch; React; Flask; SQLite, PostgresSQL, MongoDB, Express JS; Node.js; Swagger; Docker; Git; Jenkins; Terraform; AWS; Kubernetes
-  \item Fast Learner \& Adaptable
+    % \textbf{Languages: }      & English (Fluent); Arabic (Fluent)
-  \item Cleanliness \& Safety Awareness
+  \end{tabularx}
-\end{itemize}
+  \vspace{-7pt}
 
-% Education
+%-----------PROJECTS-----------
-\section*{\color{blue}Education}
+\section{\color{blue}PROJECTS}
-\begin{itemize}[label={}]
+    \resumeSubHeadingListStart
-  \item
-    \textbf{University of Guelph} \hfill Guelph, Ontario \\
-    \textit{Bachelor of Engineering – Computer Engineering}
-\end{itemize}
 
+        \resumeProjectHeading {\textbf{\color{black}Personal Portfolio Website} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{React, Rust, Async, Jenkins, Docker}}{}
+            \resumeItemListStart
+                \resumeItem{Built a portfolio website featuring a React frontend coupled with a resilient Rust backend}
+                \resumeItem{Integrated comprehensive Jenkins CI/CD pipelines and Docker-based deployment, slashing manual release efforts by 70\% and ensuring high availability}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
+
+        \resumeProjectHeading {\textbf{\color{black}Home lab Adminstration} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Docker, Terraform, Jenkins, Prometheus, Grafana, SSL/TLS}}{}
+            \resumeItemListStart
+                \resumeItem{Orchestrate a comprehensive home lab environment managing 15+ Docker containers for media, web, and gaming services, configured auto-renewal SSL/TLS certification with Let’s Encrypt, setup Prometheus/Grafana monitoring, and applied Fail2Ban for robust security achieving 99.9\% uptime and detailed system analytics}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
+
+        \resumeProjectHeading{\textbf{\color{black}HAM10K Skin Cancer Classifier} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Python, PyTorch, SciPy, Pandas}}{}
+            \resumeItemListStart
+                \resumeItem{Engineered a comprehensive deep learning pipeline integrating a PCA-enhanced MLP, a custom-designed DCNN, and the RegNetY-320 architecture}
+                \resumeItem{Applied systematic class rebalancing and extensive data augmentation to achieve 96.9\% accuracy, an optimal F1-score, and a flawless 1.00 AUC}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
+
+        \resumeProjectHeading{\textbf{\color{black}Heart Disease Predictor} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Python, Flask, RESTful, HTML, CSS, JS}}{}
+            \resumeItemListStart
+                \resumeItem{Developed a scalable Flask-RESTful API paired with an interactive HTML/JS frontend while leveraging the UCI dataset and implemented real-time feature scaling with hyperparameter tuning to deliver a 95\% prediction accuracy, supporting timely clinical decision-making}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
+
+        \resumeProjectHeading{\textbf{\color{black} Real-Time Noise Cancellation with RL} $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Python, PyTorch, Gymnasium, SciPy, librosa}}{}
+            \resumeItemListStart
+                \resumeItem{Created a bespoke OpenAI Gym environment incorporating FFT-based audio processing and trained a PPO agent to perform adaptive noise cancellation in real time, achieving processing speeds exceeding 5,200 FPS for high-fidelity audio performance}
+            \resumeItemListEnd
+    \resumeSubHeadingListEnd
+    % \vspace{-8pt} 
 \end{document}