Atif Akhtar
Subject matter expert in Cybersecurity, Opens source and Emerging Technology.
Mississauga,ON
Summary
Highly motivated data security professional with passion for Cybersecurity. Known to build strong customer relationships to understand requirements and deliver value-added solutions.
Working towards my certification of Security+ and then CISSP.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Ramp Agent
Fedex Canada
Mississauga, ON - CANADA
09.2011 - Current
- Manage team of 40 handlers around variety of operational tasks.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Front End Supervisor
Value Village
Toronto, ON - CANADA
10.2011 - 07.2014
- Multiplied earnings through sales goal achievement, customer service improvements and commitment to team objectives.
- Trained team members in successful strategies to meet operational and sales targets.
Store Manager
Subway
Quinton, UK
10.2008 - 06.2011
- Reviewed and monitored scheduling, purchases and other expenses to maintain quarterly budget.
- Recruited and developed successful leadership staff to handle day-to-day business operations.
Duty Manager Supervisor
PARK INN HOTEL
WEST BROMWITCH, UK
02.2008 - 12.2009
- Initiated plans to improve customer relations, quality standards and service efficiency.
- Reconciled account information and reported figures in general ledger by comparing to bank account statement each month.
Night Duty Manager
PURPLE HOTEL
BIRMINGHAM, UK
05.2007 - 06.2008
- Controlled costs and optimized spending via restructuring of budgets for labor, capital assets, inventory purchasing and technology upgrades.
- Reported financial data and updated financial records in ledgers and journals.
Store Manager's Assistant
SUBWAY
BIRMINGHAM, UK
10.2004 - 02.2008
- Managed opening and closing procedures and recommended changes to enhance efficiency of daily activities.
- Interviewed, hired and trained staff associates and equipped to comply with company policies and procedures.
GUESTS SERVICES MANAGER
QUALITY HOTEL
BIRMINGHAM, UK
12.2005 - 05.2007
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Booked large groups for weddings, seminars, conferences and other events, providing best available room rates.
Assistant Hotel Manager
SUPER 8 SUITES
TULSA, OK - USA
02.2001 - 02.2003
- Offered appropriate reservation options based on expected attendees when coordinating events.
- Established internal databases and record management systems to enhance accuracy and integrity of documentation and data.
NT SERVER INSTALLER
SDC
ALL ACROSS, USA
01.2002 - 05.2002
- Replaced NT servers and restore data across Dress Barn locations.
- Assigned application access, security roles and permissions.
- Configured and maintained network backup and recovery procedures.
Hotel Night Auditor
Comfort Suites
Tulsa, OK - USA
07.2000 - 02.2001
- Investigated auditing discrepancies by reconciling cash drop and credit card transactions.
- Assessed data and information to verify entry, calculation and billing code accuracy.
Education
Certificate - Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Masterschool
New York, USA 06.2022 - Current
Master of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management
University of Birmingham
Birmingham, UK 06.2008 - 06.2010
MBA - Business Administration
Halifax University
Birmingham, UK 06.2004 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences
Oklahoma State University
Tulsa, OK 12.1999 - 02.2001
Networking - Professional Networking Certificate
NIIT
Bahrain 10.1998 - 11.1999
Skills
Aviation and transportation
Weight/balance loading
Strategic planning
Financial Management
Budgeting
Operations management
IT solutions and Support
Cybersecurity best practices
Wireshark software
Linux
Network Troubleshooting
Root Cause Analysis
Timeline
Certificate - Information Technology - Cybersecurity
Masterschool
06.2022 - Current
Front End Supervisor
Value Village
10.2011 - 07.2014
Ramp Agent
Fedex Canada
09.2011 - Current
Store Manager
Subway
10.2008 - 06.2011
Master of Arts - Hospitality And Tourism Management
University of Birmingham
06.2008 - 06.2010
Duty Manager Supervisor
PARK INN HOTEL
02.2008 - 12.2009
Night Duty Manager
PURPLE HOTEL
05.2007 - 06.2008
GUESTS SERVICES MANAGER
QUALITY HOTEL
12.2005 - 05.2007
Store Manager's Assistant
SUBWAY
10.2004 - 02.2008
MBA - Business Administration
Halifax University
06.2004 - 06.2006
NT SERVER INSTALLER
SDC
01.2002 - 05.2002
Assistant Hotel Manager
SUPER 8 SUITES
02.2001 - 02.2003
Hotel Night Auditor
Comfort Suites
07.2000 - 02.2001
Bachelor of Science - Computer Sciences
Oklahoma State University
12.1999 - 02.2001
Networking - Professional Networking Certificate
NIIT
10.1998 - 11.1999
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Achievements
- Honored by the Rotary Club, as an out standing student in High School.
- Member of dean's honors at TCC.
Projects
- Design and develop a website for Gary Bates (www.whatstress.com) Dec-2004
- Installed MS NT workstations at different Dress Barn Stores around USA (50 locations), data transfer (SDC) 2002
- Web Designing and Development for Galaxy Distribution (www.galaxy-1.com) Jan 2000
- Designed a student administration and registration system in Oracle and Developer 2000 (NIIT) 1998
- Designed a Airline and ticketing System in MS Access 97 (NIIT) 1999
- Worked on a stand alone Calculator in LISP (OSU) 2000.
Achievements
- Honored by the Rotary Club, as an out standing student in High School.
- Member of dean's honors at TCC.
Projects
- Design and develop a website for Gary Bates (www.whatstress.com) Dec-2004
- Installed MS NT workstations at different Dress Barn Stores around USA (50 locations), data transfer (SDC) 2002
- Web Designing and Development for Galaxy Distribution (www.galaxy-1.com) Jan 2000
- Designed a student administration and registration system in Oracle and Developer 2000 (NIIT) 1998
- Designed a Airline and ticketing System in MS Access 97 (NIIT) 1999
- Worked on a stand alone Calculator in LISP (OSU) 2000.
Achievements
- Honored by the Rotary Club, as an out standing student in High School.
- Member of dean's honors at TCC.
Projects
- Design and develop a website for Gary Bates (www.whatstress.com) Dec-2004
- Installed MS NT workstations at different Dress Barn Stores around USA (50 locations), data transfer (SDC) 2002
- Web Designing and Development for Galaxy Distribution (www.galaxy-1.com) Jan 2000
- Designed a student administration and registration system in Oracle and Developer 2000 (NIIT) 1998
- Designed a Airline and ticketing System in MS Access 97 (NIIT) 1999
- Worked on a stand alone Calculator in LISP (OSU) 2000.