Simon S.M. Cheah

(MCSE, MCP+I, CNA, A+ Certified and IBM Certified)

 

Email: [email protected]
(604) 589- 8389

 

 


Objective

 

To obtain a challenging position with a quality organization that offers professional training and career advancement.  I seek to utilize my knowledge in networking, PC implementation, administration, customer service and inter-personal skills to its fullest.

 


CERTIFICATIONS:

Novell Certified Administrator – CNA

A+ Certified Technician

IBM certified Technician
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - MCSE

Microsoft Certified Professional + Internet - MCP + Internet

MCSE NT 4.0 Track                                1999
Implementing and Supporting NT 4.0 Workstation

Implementing and Supporting NT 4.0 Server

Networking Essentials

Implementing and Supporting NT Server 4.0 in the Enterprise
Internetworking with Microsoft TCP/IP on Microsoft Windows NT 4.0

Implementing and Supporting Microsoft Internet Information Server 4.0

 

 

 

 


Education

 

June, 1997          British Columbia Institute of Technology

Course:           Automated Business Equipment (Diploma)

*   Computer hardware, software and data communication

*   Learn the fundamentals of networking

*   Troubleshoot & repair B/W photocopier, fax machines and laser printers

*   Customer relations and stress management

*   One month of practical field experience in the automated business industry

 

 

 

Dec, 1995            British Columbia Institute of Technology

Course:           Electronics Technician Common Core

*   Electronics principals

*   Build, and troubleshoot electronic circuits

 

 

Dec, 1992            Pacific Academy

*   Grade 12 Diploma

 

 

 


Work Experience

 

1997 - Present                        Future Shop

                                                Computer Service Technician

 

*   Provide maintenance, installation, configuration, and support with various laptops and desktops (AST, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, IBM, IMAC, NEC, Toshiba and PC Compatibles)

 

*   Setting up and configuring workstations for clients in a LAN environment

 

*   Troubleshoot software and hardware problems that require technical knowledge in the ever complex and evolving world of computers

 

*   Exercise judgment and analytical skills in identifying root causes and implementing solutions for computer related problems

 

*   Provide consultation and recommendation on computing solutions for business, personal or mid-sized workgroups

 

*   Provide technical support for customers over the counter and through the phone

 

*   Setting up Internet accounts for customers for a variety of ISPs (i.e. Netcom, Internet Direct, Sympatico, AOL, Sprint)

 

*   Install, configure and test hardware and software

 

*   Upgrade operating systems for PC or laptop systems and provide data transfer as required

 

*   Provide personal training to clients regarding usage of their computer and software

*   Upgrading memory chips, CPUs, motherboards, modems, NICs and SCSI cards, floppy driver, hard drives, JAZZ drives, printers, CD-ROMS, writers, and scanners.  On both PC and Macs.

 

*   Provide preventive maintenance and troubleshooting for Laser Printers, Deskjet Printers, and multifunction Fax Machines

 

*   Perform transaction processing.  This includes creating work orders for defective units, ordering replacement parts, and data entry for monthly transaction.

 

 

1992-1996                                                   Western Laser Color

 

Assistant Manager

Manage store on weekends.  In charge of company’s transaction processing as well as providing customer service

 

System Operator

Operate Canon 6650,

Oce 2400 High Speed Copier,

Riso 5600,

 

Canon Color Laser Copier (100,200,550 &700),

Konica Color Copier, Roland-1000 Vinyl Cutter, and fax machines

           

Computer Troubleshooting

Responsible for troubleshooting software and hardware problems, backing up computer system, installing programs and peripherals

 

Graphic Designer

Scan pictures, touch up pictures, desktop publishing, and printing large posters/signs with Encad 36” bubble jet printer

 

 

 


Applications

MS-DOS 6.22, Windows 3.1, 95 & 98, Mac 8.5,

 Windows NT 4 (Workstation and Server), NetWare 4.11,

Internet Information 4, and TCP/IP

 

Microsoft Office 97, CorelDraw, Aldus PageMaker, Adobe Photoshop and

Internet Applications

 

 

 

 

 


Interests & Hobbies

 

Biking, Hiking, Movies, Music

 

 

 


Languages

 

English, Mandarin, Cantonese