About Me

My name is Mahavir Singh Sandhu and I am a hard working, flexible, driven, and talented individual with a thirst for knowledge and a hunger for success. I studied information technology with a specialization in network security at NJIT. I have also taken courses in other related fields such as software development, Linux/Unix based scripting and systems administration, ethical hacking, and Cisco Routing and Security Essentials. I have earned a certificate from Cisco for outstanding achievement in the aforementioned course.

During my educational career, I have worked at a local Apple Store in Paramus, NJ since November of 2009. While studying and preparing to work in the industry, I developed the world renowned work ethic that Apple is known for. I learned how to multitask a wide variety of responsibilities, create innovative and unique solutions for my customers, develop strong troubleshooting and communication skills both written and verbal. In my spare time, I build websites for businesses in the area and for friends and family. I have also begun development of an iOS app for deployment within the year. I also enjoy building PCs, building and modifying joysticks for fighting games, and working out.

Resume

  • Specialist - Apple Store (2009 - 2011)
    • As a Specialist, I provided solutions to customers for personal, school, and business use. I connected with customers to determine the products that suited their needs.

  • Family Room Specialist - Apple Store (2011-2013)
    • As a Family Room Specialist, I troubleshot a myriad of mobile devices, ranging from the original iPod, to the current generation of iPods and iPhones. I also provided modular repairs, including batteries, displays, speakers, and cameras for some of our mobile devices. I checked in, oversaw, and completed data transfers of customer information, from old computers, including Windows and Macs, to their new computers.

  • Genius - Apple Store (2013 - present)
    • As a Genius, I continued my duties as a Family Room Specialist; I earned a certification as an Apple Certified Mac Technician in order to repair Apple computers and secondary accessories, such as the Time Capsule and Apple TV, from 2008 and on. I helped train new Geniuses and Family Room Specialists, as well as spearheaded several projects in order to streamline the repair and troubleshooting processes in the store.

SKILLS

I made this website myself! No templates used! Just a good old fashioned text editor with HTML5, Javascript and CSS! Sublime text if you're curious.

I've taken several system administrator courses in college and I have experience using Bash in Linux environments, such as CentOS and Kali Linux.

Throughout my college classes, I've also learned how to use PHP, Python, and some Perl as well!

Last but not least, I'm comfortable developing in Java and C++. I'm currently learning Objective-C to build an app that will be available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store!

Contact

If you have any inquiries or if you see something you like, feel free to email me at:

thesuburbanturban@gmail.com