Jigar Thakkar

JIGAR THAKKAR

2000 North Federal Hwy, Hollywood, FL 33020 Contact:  (954) 294-2949 Email: t.jigar@gmail.com

CAREER SUMMARY
Team oriented, hard working, detail oriented, highly motivated and self-driven Master of Information System Management student with 4.0 GPA, seeking a position where I can leverage and enhance my skills and education to add value to your company by always willing to learn and improve performance.

EDUCATION
DeVry University, Miramar, FL February 2012
Master of Information Systems Management (MISM) GPA: 4.0/4.0
Data Administration and Management

Pune University, Pune, Maharashtra, India September 2005
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (BECHE) GPA: 3.0/4.0
Chemical Engineering

RELATED COURSES
Database Programming and Applications Systems Analysis, Planning and Control
Database Administration and Management Business Intelligence System
Enterprise Data Management & Administration Database Concepts
Principles of Information Security and Privacy Project Management Systems
Managerial Applications of Information Technology Networking Concepts and Applications

TECHNICAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite AutoCAD ChemCAD
Microsoft Project Adobe Photoshop Windows 95/98/NT/2000/XP/Vista/7
Microsoft Visio Microsoft Access Oracle SQL – PL/SQL

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE
Travel Budget Inn, Hollywood, FL 01/2009 – Present
Network Engineer
• Constructed, installed and currently maintaining a wireless area network in 10,000 sq. ft building for more than 40 computers.
• Responsible for trouble shooting, maintaining and supporting computer communication within a network.
• Accountable for installing, supporting and maintaining new hardware and software infrastructure.
• Managing email, anti-spam and anti-virus protection systems.
• Required to create and set-up user accounts, permissions and passwords.
• Periodically monitor network usage and performance to reduce any potential weaknesses and vulnerability by improving performance to provide the smooth communication operation on the network.
• Documents all network problems and resolution for future reference.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Office-Max, Hollywood, FL 08/2008 – 08/2010
Technology Specialist / Associate
• Met and achieved quarterly sales goals and attained number one store in sales in the South Florida territory consisting of 25 stores approximately 50 percent of the time.
• Advising and consulting to customers on their technical issues.
• Worked on freight, moving heavy boxes, merchandising, replacement area and sales floor twice a week.
• Achieved monthly sales of more than 15,000 USD plus products extended warranties for electronic and technology department.
• Worked as a cashier on contingency situation while performing regular sales and associate activities.
• Worked as an active team member under high pressurized environment.

Aqua-Air Monitoring and Laboratory, India 03/2007 – 03/2008
Senior Chemical Engineer
• Collaborated with team members in Designing, Planning, Prevention, Control and Remediation of Environmental health hazards.
• Conducted projects like Waste Treatment, Site Remediation and Pollution Control with personal protective equipment (PPE) at manufacturing site.
• Identify sources of Pollution Determining consumer requirements by comparing the Standard Norms, preparing Reports recommending corrective measures and presenting information at hearings.
• Prepared Compliance Documents and Plans weekly.
• Studied and prepare Process Flow Diagram (PFD) & Process and Instrumentation Diagram (P&ID) of the clients and made any changes based on client’s need.
• Supervised the Incoming materials, process control at Pilot-scale, testing various components from Liquid and Solid/Hazardous waste at laboratory level and inventory control.
• Communicated with clients and other sub contractors regarding project matters.

En-Vision Enviro Engineers Pvt. Ltd., India 09/2005 – 03/2007
Chemical Engineer
• Checked and prepared material balance, water balance for each client.
• Preparation of No Objection Certificate applications for various industries like Bayer Crop Science, Raymond India Ltd., Lupin Ltd., Oil & Natural Gas Company Etc.
• Prepared Feasibility and Treatability Reports for every client.
• Prepared of applications to get Consent for Water, Air and Solid/Hazardous waste from State Pollution Control Board and Central Pollution Control Board for various industries like Garda Chemicals, Gujarat Insecticides ltd. Etc.
• Prepared No Pollution Load Increase Certificates, Water Cess & Environmental Statement for required clients.
• Prepared Bio-Medical Waste Application, Annual Report and Compliance Report for required clients.
• Communicated with clients and other sub contractors regarding project matters.

SPECIAL SKILLS:
Computer Repair and Tune up Memory Upgrade Suggestion and Installation Software Installation
Operating Systems Installation Network Setup and Troubleshooting Backup and Data Recovery
Peripheral Device Installation Virus, Spyware and Adware Removal and Prevention Internet & Firewall Security

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS:
• Technical Skills
 Understanding of scientific and mathematical principles and concepts.
 Solid analytical and problem solving skills.
• Communication Skills
 Good interpersonal and leadership skills. Ability of effectively communicate ideas to team members.
• Operation knowledge
 Knowledge of specialized laboratory equipment and techniques.