Kevin Siddique
Computer Skills Summary
- Working knowledge of the following operating systems:
- Windows
- UNIX/Solaris
- Linux
- DOS
- Hands-on experience with many peripherals and internal devices in addition to:
- printers
- modems
- sound / video / network cards
- DVD / CD-ROM / hard disk / floppy drives
- many USB devices
- Proficient in many different applications such as:
- Corel WordPerfect Suite, MS Office
- Lotus Domino/Notes, MS Exchange/Outlook
- Oracle, DB2, SQL
- Perforce, DevTrack, Livelink, Request Tracker
- VMWare, VirtualPC
- Experienced in the troubleshooting and installation of many types of software and hardware.
Personal Skills Summary
- Intelligent and self-confident
- Able to learn and adapt quickly
- Willing to accept responsibility
- Capable of working independently as well as in a team
Work Experience
185 Columbia St W, Waterloo, Ontario
Team Lead, Infrastructure Software Lab - BlackBerry Infrastructure Group
185 Columbia St W, Waterloo, Ontario
Systems Administrator - BlackBerry Infrastructure Group
- Ordered/installed/imaged various workstations and servers for lab use
- Administered a variety of hardware including filers, blades, and load balancers
- Managed and maintained a test system used by hundreds of testers and developers
- Supported one large and five smaller teams for daily IT tasks
175 Columbia St W, Waterloo, Ontario
Software Test Specialist - SV&V Infrastructure Testing (Relay)
- Tested a scalable, distributed, redundant system
- Created, maintained, and executed test plans
- Logged, tracked, and verified product defects
- Set up and maintained a test lab environment (15 computers)
- Worked with a variety of handheld devices for compatibility testing
- Established automation of tasks to assist the testing effort
- Assisted with reports for program reviews
175 Columbia St W, Waterloo, Ontario
Software Quality Assurance Specialist - BlackBerry Enterprise Server for Lotus Domino
- Created and maintained test plans
- Executed test plans and logged defects
- Set up Lotus Domino servers and Lotus Notes clients for testing purposes
295 Phillip St, Waterloo, Ontario
Software Quality Assurance Specialist - Co-op
- Primary QA for ISP Server, ISP Web Interface, and IMAP BES products
- Created, maintained, and executed test plans and logged defects
- Set up Solaris, NetWare, and IMAP email server machines for testing purposes
- Reviewed help documentation for accuracy
1150 Eglinton Ave, Toronto, Ontario
Application Development Technology Tester - Co-op
- Performed regression tests on VisualAge for Java 2.1 Debugger for AIX
- Performed regression tests on VisualAge for Java 3.0 Debugger for NT
- Tested and logged bugs on VisualAge for Java 3.0 Debugger for AIX
3500 Steeles Ave, Markham, Ontario
Dial Team Assistant - Network Services - Co-op
- Monitored LIGs daily for problems; performed maintenance; updated diagrams
- Prepared monthly Service View Reports and Global Report Cards
- Updated the network database when network changes occurred
- Assisted in network planning
- Configured US Robotics modem chassis
1600 Carling Ave, Ottawa, Ontario
Quality Assurance Specialist - Corel Ventura 8 - Co-op
- Tested and logged bugs on Corel Ventura 8 and Corel Versions 8
- Tested UI and customization to ensure the application had a consistent look and feel
Quality Assurance Specialist - Corel Office for Java - Co-op
- Tested and logged bugs on Corel Presentations for Java and Corel Email for Java
- Tested on many platforms including: Windows 95/NT, MacOS, OS/2, and Solaris
Volunteer Experience
109 Young St. Kitchener, Ontario
- Organized a LAN from the existing computer infrastructure
- Designed and implemented a custom database application
- Tutored residents in Mathematics and English
- Designed graphics for a fundraising event
- Administered the website
- Integrated a shared high-speed Internet connection into the existing LAN
175 Columbia St W, Waterloo, Ontario
Software Social Committee, Co-founder
- Planned and organized fun social events for the Software group
Software Engineering Services Social Committee, Co-founder
- Planned and organized fun social events for the SES department
Emergency Safety Officer
- Assisted in conducting of fire drills
- Responsible for the safety of fellow co-workers in the event of emergencies
Blood Donor Clinic, Assistant
- Helped with registration of new donors
- Explained procedures and processed forms
2002 Company Picnic, Volunteer
- Aided with registration of picnic participants
- Directed people to proper stations as they arrived
Liberty Pentecostal Church - 1993-1995
Corner of Martin Road and Highway #2, Bowmanville, Ontario
Teacher's Assistant
- Supervised children ages 8 to 10 years old
Courtice Secondary School - 1992-1996
1717 Nash Road, Courtice, Ontario
Peer Tutor
- Assisted students in many subjects including Mathematics and Computer Science
Education and Training
Waterloo, Ontario
- Training course: “OPSWARE Server Automation System 6.5 Fundamentals”
- Training course: “OPSWARE SAS Application Configuration and CML”
Toronto, Ontario
- Training course: “Network+ Certification Support Skills v1.6”
Toronto, Ontario
- Training course: “Windows Server 2008: A Comprehensive Hands-On Introduction”
Waterloo, Ontario
- Training course: “HP Server Automation System Fundamentals”
Waterloo, Ontario
- Training course: “BladeLogic Essentials”
- Training course: “BladeLogic Compliance”
- Training course: “BladeLogic Configuration”
Waterloo, Ontario
- Training course: “Windows 2003 / XP / 2000 Internals, Troubleshooting, and Memory Dump Analysis (INT 221)”
Waterloo, Ontario
- Training course: “BladeCenter Technical Training (TRX14NCE)”
Richmond Hill, Ontario
- Training course: "Accelerated CCNA Exam Preparation"
Waterloo, Ontario
- Training course: "Performance Monitoring & Bottleneck Analysis"
- Training course: "Data ONTAP: NFS Administration"
- Training course: "Data Protection Solutions"
Kitchener, Ontario
- Training course: "UNIX Systems Administration"
Waterloo, Ontario
- Training course: "TeamTest Fundamentals for Functional Testing"
- Training course: "TeamTest Fundamentals for Performance Testing"
Toronto, Ontario
- Training course: "Implementing Domino R5 on a Windows 2000 Server"
Waterloo, Ontario
- Bachelor of Mathematics for Honours Computer Science Co-Op
Courtice Secondary School - 1992-1996
1717 Nash Road, Courtice, Ontario
- Courses including programming, microcomputers, science, and mathematics
Awards Received
- Governor General's Award (1996)
- Ontario Scholar (1996)
- Honor Roll (1992-1996)
- Highest Academic Achievement (1993-1994)
Extracurricular Activities
- Courtice Secondary School Math Club (1992-1996)
- Liberty Pentecostal Church Band (1995-1996)
- Highschool Concert and Stage Bands (1992-1996)
- University Stage Band and Ensemble Group (1998-2004)
Interests and Activities
- Playing video games, reading, listening to music, playing pool, and playing the saxophone.
Last updated April 5, 2009.