IT Specialist

Problem‑solving technologist with hands‑on IT support & network expertise.

Hardware/software troubleshooting, network configuration, and resource management — with added strengths in digital marketing analytics.

+4 yrs IT experience NYC & Bangladesh Networking • Scripting • Support
Portrait of Muhammad Abu Hanif

Skills

Technical

System Installation & Configuration Hardware/Software Troubleshooting Network Analysis & Evaluation

Analytical

Machine Learning Techniques Data Analysis & Interpretation Problem Solving

Digital Marketing

Social Media Marketing Email Campaigns Market Research Metrics & Optimization

Communication

Public Speaking Written Communication Interpersonal Skills

Experience

Technical assistant — Borough of Manhattan Community College, New York, NY

Jan 2025 – Jul 2025

Diagnosed and resolved computer hardware, software, and printer issues in the student computer lab.

  • Assisted students with academic software, logins, and digital learning resources.
  • Performed routine maintenance, updates, and troubleshooting to ensure smooth lab operations.
  • Provided technical guidance and support, escalating complex issues to senior IT staff when needed.

IT Officer — Urban American Development Company Ltd, Chattogram, Bangladesh

Feb 2018 – Jul 2022

Delivered end‑to‑end IT operations for a multi‑department office, boosting reliability and user productivity.

  • Led system installs, configuration, and troubleshooting; improved team productivity by 30% via faster turnaround and proactive maintenance.
  • Coordinated with vendors to implement cost‑effective upgrades (storage, endpoint protection) for long‑term scalability.
  • Maintained backup routines and basic scripting for log clean‑up and update checks to reduce manual effort.

Network Support Technician — Communication and Network Trade (Broad Band Telecom Service Limited), Bangladesh

Sep 2015 – Dec 2016

Analyzed, tested, troubleshot, and evaluated network systems; performed preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure uptime.

  • Executed routine health checks, monitored link performance, and tuned configurations to meet SLAs.
  • Documented topology changes and incident reports; collaborated with senior engineers during outages and cut‑overs.

Digital Marketing & Technical Support — GAO Tek Inc., USA & Canada

Nov 2019 – Jan 2020

Blended technical support with marketing execution to better align campaigns with product capabilities.

  • Built targeted content for social/email; mapped analytics to refine audience segments and improve conversion rate.
  • Provided first‑line support on demos and landing pages; logged issues with reproducible steps for fast fixes.

Education

Associate in Science — Computer Network Technology

Borough of Manhattan Community College, USA

Bachelor of Science — Computer Science

Port City International University, Bangladesh

Diploma in Science — Computer Science

Shyamoli Ideal Polytechnical Institute, Bangladesh

Community Engagement

Student Leader — New York Public Interest Research Group

Jan 2024 – May 2024

Led non‑partisan advocacy and public education campaigns on civic and social issues. Mobilized student engagement in research, advocacy, and outreach.

Peer Mentor — BMCC IMPACT MENTOR

Aug 2024 – Dec 2024

Provided academic/personal support, facilitated discussions, and increased peers’ engagement and success through one‑on‑one and group sessions.

Languages

Bangla English Hindi Urdu

Comfortable communicating professionally in the languages above.

Awards

BMCC Foundation Scholars — Outstanding Academic Achievement

Microsoft Cybersecurity Scholarship

Certifications

Networking Basics — Cisco: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP; communication & addressing; troubleshooting; foundations for IT & cybersecurity networking.

Contact

Location: New York, NY

Email: [email protected]

LinkedIn: muhammad-abu-hanif