Peter McGuinness
Toronto,ON
Summary
Highly motivated and results-oriented Computer Science graduate with a strong passion for GIS and web development. Relocated to Canada in September 2023 seeking to advance my career in the tech industry. Successfully designed and developed an e-commerce website ('diol Carraige') and a slideshow application. Currently expanding my skillset through independent study of PowerShell, React.js, and other relevant frameworks. Eager to contribute my technical expertise and strong work ethic to a dynamic and innovative company.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
IT Specialist
Catalyst Market Research
Ireland
05.2017 - Current
- Participated in after-hours on-call rotation for critical support needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relations with customers to meet quality expectations.
- Oversaw daily performance of computer systems.
- Increased technical knowledge by reading trade publications, operating manuals and diagnostics information.
- Resolved record-breaking backlog of support tickets following major system malfunction.
- Maintained composure and patience in face of difficult customer situations, applying de-escalation techniques and positive customer support.
- Monitored and responded to support tickets in a timely manner, prioritizing based on urgency and impact.
- Set up local area networks and wide area networks.
- Devised incisive workarounds and resolutions for IT-related problems.
Demolisher
3MD Contractors
Toronto, Ontario
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assessed structural integrity of buildings to be demolished using specialized tools and techniques.
- Marked patterns, locations and depths of charge holes for drilling.
- Created detailed reports on progress of each demolition project for management review.
- Dismantled structures using hand tools such as crowbars, sledgehammers, and pneumatic drills.
- Monitored air quality levels at job sites in order to protect workers from hazardous particles released during the demolition process.
- Cleaned and prepared surfaces for painting, using air-powered sandblasting equipment.
- Inspected equipment regularly to ensure proper functioning and compliance with safety standards.
- Performed maintenance tasks on machines used in demolitions such as lubrication, cleaning, replacing parts.
- Operated heavy machinery such as bulldozers, wrecking balls, backhoes, and jackhammers to demolish buildings.
- Cleared debris from demolition sites and loaded them onto trucks for disposal according to environmental regulations.
- Maintained records of expenses related to each job site including labor costs and material purchases.
- Consulted with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals involved in construction projects requiring demolitions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science & Geography
National University of Ireland
Galway09-2023
Skills
- Application installations
- Debugging
- IT consulting
- System design and deployment
- Technical reporting
- Technical issue analysis
- Application support
- Technical documentation
- IT troubleshooting
- Content management systems
- IT diagnostics
- Software development
- Software implementation
- Mobile application development
- Troubleshooting and Diagnostics
- Web development
- Network administration
- System upgrades
Websites
Timeline
Demolisher
3MD Contractors
10.2023 - 05.2024
IT Specialist
Catalyst Market Research
05.2017 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Computer Science & Geography
National University of Ireland
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