NPower Graduate Resumes 2017

HIRE AN NPOWER GRADUATE Inside you will find resume highlights from NPower graduates from all around the country who are currently seeking employment in the field of technology. You can create an opportunity that will change the lives of a young adult or military veteran. Simply share these profiles with your HR department, people in your network, or reach out directly to the local NPower contact listed on each card.

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VETERAN

Dominic Mino U.S. Army, CA Army National Guard NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals San Jose, California Contact Jeanine Cowan 408-495-5721 Jeanine.Cowan@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ EXPERIENCE Junior engineer, FusionStorm, responsible for maintaining Netflix Linux Servers and ensuring proper IPv4 and IPv6 configurations Account manager, Coca Cola, managing over 100 customer sales accounts including Google Technology consultant, Turnkey Strategic Relations, recommending architectural improvements, design and integration solutions for website and social media platforms

YOUNG ADULT

Amerra Walton NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Baltimore, Maryland Contact Lorraine Nwaoko Program Director 443.863.7252 lorraine.nwaoko@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP Web developer, Willow Tree Management Consulting, supporting SEO, website, e-newsletter and social media platforms EXPERIENCE Computer repair, network troubleshooting, router configuration for Windows and Mac OS Call center rep, Comcast, resolving customer issues and reducing turnover

YOUNG ADULT

Wenjia (Angela) Zhang NPower Graduate 2017 Enterprise Service Management Alameda, California Contact Victor Aquirre 510-671-8784 victor.aguirre@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS ITIL v3, Splunk Power User EXPERIENCE Client service support team, Morgan Stanley, advising full – service portfolios of clients with $500K+ stock plans.

Personal banker, Wells Fargo, generating $100K per quarter in loan and credits Three years of retail store management experience, AT&T wireless, monitoring team sales performance and increase store revenue 30% in a year and social media platforms

MILITARY SPOUSE

Ivelina D. Popova NPower Graduate 2017 Enterprise Service Management San Francisco, California Contact Victor Aquirre 510-671-8784 victor.aguirre@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS SPSS, SQL, ITIL v3, Splunk, ServiceNow, Tableau EXPERIENCE Managed sales bid portfolios totaling $60 MM in deal-and-pitch for various IT services, Lightspeed Research GMI/ BOR Solutions Spearheaded $2 MM sales operations in Asia-Pacific and EMEA, International Finance Institute Lead cross-functional projects with Sales, Product Engineering, Tech Support and Marketing to craft GTM strategies, campaigns and channels of distribution

VETERAN

Neil Martin R. Orbase (US Army Reserves) NPower Graduate 2017 Enterprise Service Management Pittsburg, California Contact Victor Aquirre 510-671-8784 victor.aguirre@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS ITIL v3, Splunk, ServiceNow EXPERIENCE Computer Operator, ADP; processing and safeguarding confidential and sensitive material by practicing data integrity Basic network routing hardware and software troubleshooting Data Collection & Analysis | Risk Management | Cost Control | Scheduling

VETERAN

Reno C. Reyes (US. Marine Corps Reserve) NPower Graduate 2017 Enterprise Service Management Emeryville, California Contact Victor Aquirre 510-671-8784 victor.aguirre@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS ITIL v3, Splunk Power User 6.X EXPERIENCE Analyzed Business Requirements and Functional Specifications Business Impact Assessment and Business Resumption/ Disaster Recovery Research Fellow and Specialist, UCSF, using data queries to analyze DNA testing

VETERAN

Fidel Angel Quintanilla (U.S. Army) NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Cupertino, California Contact Jeanine Cowan 408-495-5721 Jeanine.Cowan@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ EXPERIENCE Accomplished US Army veteran with nearly 14 years of service and 5 overseas deployments in the special operations environment supporting SOF (Special Operations Forces) and conventional forces in Iraq, Afghanistan, Peru, and Panama IT Support Professional with exceptional ability to solve technical problems with high levels of customer service and project management skills IT Specialist, Mozilla, Configure, deploy, troubleshoot and maintain information technology products for all staff

VETERAN

Dwight Williams (U.S. Army) NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals San Leandro, California Contact Jeanine Cowan 408-495-5721 Jeanine.Cowan@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+, Network+, CCNA EXPERIENCE Computer Systems Engineer, LBNL, configuring over 100 pdu/ ups of all types, including Raritan and APC Data Center Technician, Apple, racking, stacking and Decoms for over 600 servers weekly Lab Technician, EMC and Google, supporting QA engineers in lab services

VETERAN

Wing Faat Lam (U.S. Navy) NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals South San Francisco, California Contact Jeanine Cowan 408-495-5721 Jeanine.Cowan@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+, ServiceNow NPOWER INTERNSHIP IT Support Specialist (internship), Mozilla, managing IT support request utilizing the ServiceNow ticketing system EXPERIENCE Extensive knowledge in network troubleshooting, hardware repairs, virtual machine creation with Linux, Mac OS and Windows, router setup and troubleshooting PCL Security Clearance, re-certification pending

YOUNG ADULT

Cherese Queen NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Glen Burnie, Maryland Contact Lorraine Nwaoko Program Director 443.863.7252 lorraine.nwaoko@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP Quality Assurance Analyst, TD Ameritrade, designing, writing and executing test cases for new existing functionalities while capturing and reporting defects EXPERIENCE Computer hardware repair, network troubleshooting, router configuration for Windows, Linux and Mac OS Medical center and Pharmaceutical industry support services

YOUNG ADULT

Leonard S. Hart NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Baltimore, Maryland Contact Lorraine Nwaoko Program Director 443.863.7252 lorraine.nwaoko@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP Information Technology intern, National Aquarium, responding to and creating troubleshooting solutions for tickets received in the helpdesk application of spice works EXPERIENCE Computer repair and hardware troubleshooting, 802.11 network set up and troubleshooting, router configuration for Linux, PowerShell and DOS Information Technology intern, Morgan Stanley, installing, configuring, maintaining, and supporting all servers within the network.

YOUNG ADULT

Blake Alexander James NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Baltimore, Maryland Contact Lorraine Nwaoko Program Director 443.863.7252 lorraine.nwaoko@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP IT intern, Information Technology Senior Management Forum, maintaining cloud storage organization and streamline access of confidential documents EXPERIENCE Computer repair and hardware troubleshooting, OSI model router configuration, networking troubleshooting IT consultant, Legal Services Associates, assisting configuration of office computer, and addressed clientele security concerns

YOUNG ADULT

Adriano Rodriguez-Urena NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals New Milford, New Jersey Contact Steven Ramos 201-433-1609 steven.ramos@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+, CCNA (in progress) NPOWER INTERNSHIP Technology Operations Intern, KPMG, operating within the Help Desk Support, Datacenter/ Server, and system administrator teams to ensure the streamlined operation and compliance of the organization EXPERIENCE Help Desk intern, Loyal 9, handling technical troubleshooting within an enterprise environment, including system crashes, slowdowns and hardware issues Knowledge of HTML, CSS, Python and Java languages

YOUNG ADULT

Davon Joiner NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Jersey City, New Jersey Contact Steven Ramos 201-433-1609 steven.ramos@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP Lead Migration Technician (intern), Pearson Education, leading largescale computer migration project EXPERIENCE Help Deck Technician (Intern) Pearson Education, troubleshoot client accounts using active director, reimaging laptops for new hires and troubleshooting telecommunication issues Knowledge of HTML, CSS and JavaScript languages

VETERAN

Jasper Parker (U.S. Army) NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Newark, New Jersey Contact Steven Ramos 201-433-1609 steven.ramos@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP IT Technical/ Help Desk, Urban League Hudson County, installing and troubleshooting hardware and software issues EXPERIENCE Over 20 years of experience within the IT field Systems administrator, MOL-IT America, monitoring, maintaining and backing-up system servers, resulting in fully functioning system servers and no loss of data

YOUNG ADULT

Nicholas Frank NPower Graduate 2016 Tech Fundamentals Bayonne, New Jersey Contact Steven Ramos 201-433-1609 steven.ramos@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP Applications Supper Engineer, TD Ameritrade, creating transaction data files from database archival systems using Bash and Unix programming EXPERIENCE IT consultant for nine years managing installation, repairs for computers, IPhones as well as software systems Knowledge in resolving technical problems with Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and other systems

YOUNG ADULT

Jeymison Reyes NPower Graduate 2016 Tech Fundamentals and Cybersecurity West New York, New Jersey Contact Matt Velez 212.444.7261 matt.velez@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA: A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Splunk Power User NPOWER INTERNSHIP Software Security, Risk Management Intern, KPMG, creating and maintaining system documentation for security tools and procedures EXPERIENCE System Support / Network Administrator, North Jersey Federal Credit Union, setting up, testing and configuring networks, desktops, laptops and printers IT Technician, Insource, overseeing local IT infrastructure which included servers, security, networking, storage systems and desktops

YOUNG ADULT

Steven Villamil NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals and Cybersecurity Jersey City, New Jersey Contact Matt Velez 212.444.7261 matt.velez@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA Network+, Security+, Linux+, Splunk Certified User NPOWER INTERNSHIP Tech Intern, Broadridge Financial Solutions, using Splunk platform to create alerts and dashboards to monitor network and firewalls for security events EXPERIENCE Tech Intern, Sphere Technology Solutions, creating Python script to search internet and gather client contact information Tech Intern, TD Ameritrade, monitoring servers, automating troubleshooting process including CPU activity, disk space and server error logs

YOUNG ADULT

Saeed Perry NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Brooklyn, New York Contact Mattid Haspil 646.480.2561 mattid.haspil@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ (pending) NPOWER INTERNSHIP Corporate IT Intern, Broadridge Financial Solutions, aligning data center infrastructure tools on servers EXPERIENCE Claims Service Rep, NYS Insurance Fund, secured casa files by analyzing security threats Assistant Brand operations Manager, The Hertz Corp., manages $2.3-million brand with 18% profit margin

YOUNG ADULT

Lisa Pun NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Brooklyn, New York Contact Mattid Haspil 646.480.2561 mattid.haspil@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP IT Program Manager, United Way, creating test scripts for pilot testing of the automating purchase order for different scenarios EXPERIENCE Media Trader, Programmatic Mechanics, developing and testing basic yield optimization strategies Accounts Receivable Associate, William Vitacco Associated, resolving conflicts to expedite payments

YOUNG ADULT

Samantha G. Shiwsanker NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Queens, New York Contact Mattid Haspil 646.480.2561 mattid.haspil@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+, Adobe NPOWER INTERNSHIP Quality Assurance (Intern), Broadridge Financial Solutions, documenting and communicating test results; recording discrepancies in defect tracking system (QC/ALM) EXPERIENCE Hardware assemble and disassembly, custom configuration and cable management Retail management experience, including inventory control, operations and client satisfaction

YOUNG ADULT

Syed Shabab NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Brooklyn, New York Contact Mattid Haspil 646.480.2561 mattid.haspil@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ NPOWER INTERNSHIP Financial Planning & Analysis, The Synergos Institute, developing organization plan and budget forecasts for NY, Middle East and Africa EXPERIENCE Summer Project Management Analyst, The Synergos Institute, implementing opportunity and revenue generating process with cross-functional flowcharts Assistant Program Coordinator, NPower, increased applicant participation by 10% by management engagement through Salesforce CRM

VETERAN

Brian Smitherman (U.S. Marine Corps) NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Arlington, TX Contact Kevin Smith 214-565-1804 Kevin.Smith@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ (pending), Interview Interrogations Techniques EXPERIENCE Proven leadership in planning, staffing, budgeting, technology and operations Aviation Operations Specialist, US Marines, responsible for procedure documentation and implementation Retail management experience with GNC, Target, Dollar General management engagement through Salesforce CRM

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Daniel Tor Frye (U.S. Marine Corps) NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals, Cybersecurity Dallas, TX Contact Kevin Smith 214-565-1804 Kevin.Smith@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+, Cyber Security Analyst (CSA+) NPOWER INTERNSHIP Tech Intern, Beacon Hill Preparatory Institute, performing procurement, business process, supply chain and spend analysis reviews to reduce costs EXPERIENCE Experienced operations manager with nine years of franchise operational experience transitioning to the IT field Honorably discharged veteran (Sergeant)

VETERAN

Leslie Washington (U. S. Navy) NPower Graduate 2017 Cybersecurity Desoto, TX Contact Kevin Smith 214-565-1804 Kevin.Smith@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+, Security +, Linux+, Cyber Security Analyst (CSA+) NPOWER INTERNSHIP Desktop Support Technician, MODIS, providing support for desktops, laptops, mobile devices, and Palo Alto switches EXPERIENCE Customer Support, Department of the Treasury, providing technical assistance to customers through a dynamic call center environment PC/LAN Analyst II, Wells Fargo, supporting onsite and remove servers, desktops and laptops including installation and configuration of software and hardware

MILITARY SPOUSE

Naheel O’Reilly NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Plano, TX Contact Kevin Smith 214-565-1804 Kevin.Smith@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ (pending) EXPERIENCE Accomplished anchor and news reporter with 10+ years’ experience in Jordan Producer, Bluehouse Multimedia & IT Solutions, performing voice overs for documentary and producing health and environment programs Fluent in Arabic and English with proven ability to interact and collaborate with diverse cultural audiences

VETERAN

Parashar Poudyal (U.S. Army Reserve) NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals Fort Worth, TX Contact Kevin Smith 214-565-1804 Kevin.Smith@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS CompTIA A+ (pending) NPOWER INTERNSHIP Business Analyst, Argo Groups, creating technical solution documents with developers EXPERIENCE Possess a background in Supply Chain and Logistics, Training, and Career Development derived from military experience Familiarity with Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Multi-lingual, fluent in Nepali, Hindi and English

MILITARY SPOUSE

Shristi Malla NPower Graduate 2017 Cybersecurity Dallas, TX Contact Kevin Smith 214-565-1804 Kevin.Smith@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS Cyber Security Analyst (CSA+), CompTIA Linux + (pending) EXPERIENCE Possesses an understanding of business and functional requirement fathering, business process flow and business process modeling and reporting Business Analyst/Quality Analyst, HPE, designing, developing and analyzing results from test strategies and cases using ALM Highly proficient in working with users and stakeholders to gather requirements, analyze and design modeling tools

VETERAN

Walter Nicks (U.S. Army) NPower Graduate 2017 Cybersecurity, Coding Grand Prairie, TX Contact Kevin Smith 214-565-1804 Kevin.Smith@npower.org

CERTIFICATIONS Cyber Security Analyst (CSA+), ITIL, ServiceNow, Linux+ CODING SPECIALTY HTML, CSS, Java Script, MySQL EXPERIENCE Extensive experience troubleshooting and testing high speed computer controlled document processing systems Broad knowledge in circuit board design changes in response to electronic component obsolescence and debugging electronic hardware design

YOUNG ADULT

Briyana Cooley NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals St Louis, Missouri Contact: Trina Clark James 314-325-9894 trina.james@npower.org

NPOWER INTERNSHIP Database Assistant, Fathers’ Support Center, providing tech support, collecting data for reports and troubleshooting PC related issues EXPERIENCE Tech Support Specialist, Convergys, utilizing software and problem solving strategies to address customer problems Auditor, Wells Fargo Advisors, monitored outbound customer service calls and documented call data

YOUNG ADULT

Herbert E.J. Daniel NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals St Louis, Missouri Contact: Trina Clark James 314-325-9894 trina.james@npower.org

NPOWER INTERNSHIP Service Desk, World Wide Technology, providing technical support and troubleshooting EXPERIENCE Technology support professional experienced in providing unparalleled customer service Consistently utilizing strong organizational, technical and interpersonal skills to meet deadlines in fast-paced climates

YOUNG ADULT

Shaneice Bowman NPower Graduate 2017 Tech Fundamentals St Louis, Missouri Contact: Trina Clark James 314-325-9894 trina.james@npower.org

NPOWER INTERNSHIP KTech Audio Support, KPMG, installing and updating Cisco VoIP hardware and devices EXPERIENCE Highly organized and selfmotivated IT professional with excellent communication skills and customer-centric work ethic Experienced in hardware and software, troubleshooting and repair, phone system set-up and maintenance