ZAHID SHAIKH
44 Thorncliffe Park Dr.
Toronto, Ontario M4H 1K2
Phone number: (416)461-1080
E-mail: zahidshaikh@hotmail.com
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
Three years of experience as a tutor in computer
lab environment.
Experienced in systematic approaches to teach
program design, project management, implementation,
documentation and maintenance of projects.
Proficient in programming and top down
implementation techniques in many computer Programming
languages.
Possesses extensive computer, client server and
Internet skills.
Able to relate well to students and professional
clients.
A team leader and a team player able to meet
challenges.
Problem solver , persuasive and assertive.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
Toronto District School Board
09/07 - present
Thorncliffe Park Public School
(Class Room Volunteer)
Supported student learning through activities such
as Math and Science applications.
Helped students develop research skills and learn
how to use technology.
Used internet technology to enhance and support
literacy skills.
Assisted teacher with special projects.
Assisted students understand their teacher's
instructions and answer questions.
Tracked student progress and kept the teacher
informed.
Helped students recognize their own strengths and
weaknesses.
Helped students build good work habits.
Learned about the school schedule and routines.
IBM TORONTO
LAB.
03/00 - 01/02
Database Analyst
Administered DB2 UDB V5, V6, V7, in a highly
technical client support role on a number of platforms
including AIX, NT, Solaris, HP, Linux etc.
Investigated customer issues with Database
Administration, ApplicationDevelopment and Connectivity
through the use of advanced tools and technical
diagnostics.
Analyzed customer problems with various software
development teams across IBM in U.S, Canada and Worldwide.
Provided level two and three support for IBM DB2
UDB support teams in Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and
South America.
SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVERSITY, SAN FRANCISCO
1/95 - 2/97
Tutor / Lab Assistant
Tutored students in problems involving designing,
coding and debugging aspects of their projects in C/C++
languages on UNIX platform.
Supported students and staff with MS Word, MS
Works, MS Excel, MS Access etc.
Assisted students with Math, Physics & Chemistry
courses.
Helped professors with lab sessions.
Organized lab schedules and lab instructions.
EDUCATION
York University Toronto,
Canada
Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
Skyline College San Francisco California,
U.S.A
Associate of Science, Computer Science
COMPUTER SKILLS:
Languages: C, C++, Visual Basic, Quick Basic, and GW
Basic, MIPS language.
Operating: UNIX, Windows NT, XP, 2000, 98, 95, HP, AIX,
LINUX & SOLARIS.
Applications: C/C++, DB2 UDB EE/EEE, Oracle Developer 2000,
MS Word,
MS Works, MS Excel, MS Flash, Dream
Weaver & Photo shop.
E-mail: Mail, Mail-x, Pine, Lotus notes.
Internet: Netscape 4.0, MS Explorer, TCP IP and FTP.
Hardware: Knowledge of PC hardware.
AFFILIATION
Member York University Computer
Club
Participated in various organization events,
Including club meetings and social events.
Member Association for Computer Machinery (ACM) U.S.A
Volunteered in getting students register in the
club.
Helped president and other club members in
promoting the club.
INTERESTS
Soccer.
Biking.
Swimming.
Cricket.