jobs(labour): update resume for rcss position

coverletters/cl.tex

@@ -6,26 +6,25 @@
 
 % Define variables
 %% Job related
-\newcommand{\companyName}{DataAnnotation}
+\newcommand{\companyName}{RCSS}
 \newcommand{\hiringManager}{Hiring Team}
 \newcommand{\companyAddress}{Kitchener, ON}
-\newcommand{\position}{Cloud Engineer - AI Trainer}
+\newcommand{\position}{Part-Time Clerk}
 
 %% 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 \quad | \quad \phone \\
+\email \\
-\links \\
+\phone \\
+% \links \\
 \vspace{1em}
 
 \noindent \today \\
@@ -37,31 +36,12 @@
 \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

@@ -0,0 +1,14 @@
+\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

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

@@ -0,0 +1 @@
+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

@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+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

@@ -1,217 +1,113 @@
 \documentclass[letterpaper,11pt]{article}
 
-\usepackage{geometry} % For page layout adjustments like \addtolength
+\usepackage{geometry}
-\usepackage{url} % For \urlstyle
+\usepackage{url}
-\usepackage{latexsym}
-\usepackage[empty]{fullpage}
-\usepackage{titlesec}
-\usepackage{marvosym}
-\usepackage[usenames,dvipsnames]{color}
-\usepackage{verbatim}
-\usepackage{enumitem}
-\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref}
 \usepackage{fancyhdr}
-\usepackage[english]{babel}
+\usepackage{titlesec}
-\usepackage{tabularx}
+\usepackage[usenames,dvipsnames]{color}
-\usepackage{fontawesome5}
+\usepackage[hidelinks]{hyperref}
-\usepackage{multicol}
+\usepackage{enumitem}
-\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{} % clear all header and footer fields
+\fancyhf{}
-\fancyfoot{}
 \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}
+% Section formatting
-
-\raggedbottom
-\raggedright
-\setlength{\tabcolsep}{0in}
-
-% Sections formatting
 \titleformat{\section}{
-  \vspace{-4pt}\raggedright \fontsize{9}{12} \bfseries
+  \vspace{-4pt}\scshape\raggedright \fontsize{14}{10} \bfseries
 }{}{0em}{}[\color{blue}\titlerule \vspace{-5pt}]
 
-% Ensure that generate pdf is machine readable/ATS parsable
+% Reduce item spacing
-\pdfgentounicode=1
+\setlist[itemize]{noitemsep, topsep=0pt, leftmargin=1.5em}
 
-\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}
 
-%----------HEADING----------
+% Header
-\begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{@{\hspace{-1ex}}l}
+\begin{tabular*}{\textwidth}{ @{\extracolsep{\fill}}l l l }
-    \textbf{\href{http://m.nisyif.com/}{\Huge\color{blue}MURTADHA NISYIF}} \vspace{2pt}\\
+    \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}{\faIcon{at} mnisyif@gmail.com} $|$ 
+    & \href{mailto:mnisyif@gmail.com}{mnisyif@gmail.com} & +1 (519) 502-8463 \\
-    \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}
 
-\vspace{-20pt}
+% 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----------
+% Work Experience
-\section{\color{blue}WORK EXPERIENCE}
+\section*{\color{blue}Work Experience}
-    \resumeSubHeadingListStart
+\begin{itemize}[label={}]
-       \resumeSubheading
+  \item
-            {Researcher - Machine Learning \& Semantic Communications}{Jan 2024 – Dec 2025}
+    \textbf{Courier / Driver} \hfill \textit{July 2019 – Present} \\
-            {University of Guelph}{ Guelph, Ontario}
+    \textit{UberX / Uber Eats – Waterloo Region, Ontario}
-            \resumeItemListStart
+    \begin{itemize}
-                \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 Delivered food and packages efficiently with excellent customer satisfaction ratings.
-                \resumeItem {Extended models with adaptive deterministic mechanisms to handle bandwidth fluctuations and anomalies, ensuring stable real-time performance}
+      \item Maintained punctuality, working evenings, weekends, and peak hours.
-                \resumeItem {Quantized encoder models to INT8 during edge–cloud simulations to emulate smartphone hardware constraints (6-core CPU, limited RAM), enabling realistic performance benchmarking}
+      \item Navigated high-traffic areas while maintaining professionalism and safety.
-                \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}
+    \end{itemize}
-            \resumeItemListEnd
 
-        \resumeSubheading
+  \item
-            {Software Developer (Work Study)}{Oct 2022 – Oct 2023}
+    \textbf{Courier} \hfill \textit{May 2019 – Dec 2019} \\
-            {University of Guelph – Robotics Institute}{ Guelph, Ontario}
+    \textit{Apple Express Courier – Mississauga, Ontario}
-            \resumeItemListStart
+    \begin{itemize}
-                \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 Delivered time-sensitive packages with precision and efficiency.
-                \resumeItem {Implemented automated AWS infrastructure provisioning with Terraform and integrated CI/CD pipelines via GitLab and Jenkins, reducing manual deployment steps by 80\%}
+      \item Lifted and handled items up to 35lbs, adhering to safety protocols.
-                \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}
+      \item Maintained accurate logs and provided friendly service to clients.
-                \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}
+    \end{itemize}
-            \resumeItemListEnd
 
-        \resumeSubheading
+  \item
-            {Information Technology Analyst}{Jul 2020 – Dec 2020}
+    \textbf{Waiter / Busser} \hfill \textit{Aug 2017 – Aug 2018} \\
-            {Kitchener Downtown Community Health Center — SRHC}{ Kitchener, Ontario}
+    \textit{Arabesque Family Restaurant – Kitchener, Ontario}
-            \resumeItemListStart
+    \begin{itemize}
-                \resumeItem {Deployed and tuned a centralized Samba file server, increasing file distribution efficiency by 40\% across more than 20 staff and multiple departments}
+      \item Served guests in a high-paced environment with a focus on cleanliness and service.
-                \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 Lifted trays and restocked supplies frequently (up to 50lbs).
-            \resumeItemListEnd
+      \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}
 
-%-----------EDUCATION-----------
+  \item
-\section{\color{blue}EDUCATION}
+    \textbf{Humanitarian Aid Administrator} \hfill \textit{2020 – 2021} \\
-    \resumeSubHeadingListStart
+    \textit{Caritas Internationalis – Beirut, Lebanon}
-        \resumeSchoolItem{University of Guelph $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Masters of Applied Science - Semantic Communication \& ML}}{Dec 2025}
+    \begin{itemize}
-        \resumeSchoolItem{University of Guelph $|$ \color{blue} \emph{Bachelors of Engineering - Computer Engineering}}{Apr 2023}
+      \item Helped distribute aid to families affected by regional crises.
-    \resumeSubHeadingListEnd
+      \item Organized inventory and communicated clearly across diverse teams.
+    \end{itemize}
+\end{itemize}
 
-%-----------SKILLS-----------
+% Skills
-\section{\color{blue}SKILLS, TECHNOLOGIES, INTERESTS}
+\section*{\color{blue}Core Skills}
-  \begin{tabularx}{\textwidth}{ @{} >{\bfseries}l X }
+\begin{itemize}
-    \textbf{Skills: }         & AI; DevOps; Cloud Computing; IaC; Containerization; CI/CD; Monitoring; Data Engineering; ML Ops \\
+  \item Customer Service \& Communication
-    \textbf{Languages: }      & Python; C++; C; JavaScript; Rust; HTML; Java; Bash\\
+  \item Reliability \& Punctuality
-    \textbf{Tech Stacks: }    & FastAPI; PyTorch; React; Flask; SQLite, PostgresSQL, MongoDB, Express JS; Node.js; Swagger; Docker; Git; Jenkins; Terraform; AWS; Kubernetes
+  \item Physical Stamina (up to 50lbs lifting)
-    % \textbf{Languages: }      & English (Fluent); Arabic (Fluent)
+  \item Fast Learner \& Adaptable
-  \end{tabularx}
+  \item Cleanliness \& Safety Awareness
-  \vspace{-7pt}
+\end{itemize}
 
-%-----------PROJECTS-----------
+% Education
-\section{\color{blue}PROJECTS}
+\section*{\color{blue}Education}
-    \resumeSubHeadingListStart
+\begin{itemize}[label={}]
+  \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}