ARTIN MENACHEKANIAN
GLENDALE
Summary
Detail-oriented and motivated IT professional with a recent CompTIA A+ certification seeking an entry-level IT position where I can apply foundational knowledge of hardware, software troubleshooting, operating systems, and customer support while continuing to grow technical skills in a professional environment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Wheelchair Van Driver
Via Transportation
Calabasas
08.2025 - Current
- Operated wheelchair van to transport passengers safely and comfortably.
- Assisted passengers with boarding and disembarking from the vehicle.
- Conducted routine vehicle inspections to ensure safety compliance.
Student Transportation Services
FirstAlt
Los Angeles
08.2025 - Current
- Followed safety protocols during loading and unloading procedures.
- Communicated with dispatch for route changes and updates.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and conducted routine inspections.
IHSS Worker
State of California
Sacramento
01.2019 - Current
- Assisted two elderly parents with daily routines and household tasks to enhance their quality of life as an IHSS care provider.
- Performed essential duties, including grocery shopping, meal preparation, apartment tidying, phone call translation, and transportation to doctor's appointments to ensure well-being and accessibility.
Independent Contractor
Uber/Lyft/Doordash
Los Angeles
01.2016 - 08.2025
- Provided reliable transportation services to diverse clients across various locations while adapting quickly to changing routes and traffic conditions for timely arrivals.
- Managed schedules to accommodate peak demand periods and maximize availability.
Security Officer
GardaWorld
Woodland Hills
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for clients and visitors.
- Responded to incidents promptly, maintaining calm and order during emergencies.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter theft and unauthorized access to facilities.
Nightclub Security
Hamilton Private Security
West Hollywood
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided security and protection for guests, employees, and properties. Maintained crowd control and discouraged altercations in a high-volume atmosphere while maintaining a professional and friendly manner.
- Carried out many responsibilities, such as directing guests inside and outside the nightclub, checking IDs and bags, conducting a pat-down search at the door, and communicating with staff using two-way radios.
Software Engineer
Teledyne Technologies
El Segundo
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Developed and prepared technical reports analyzing the airplane's metrics being read by the management team.
- Assisted senior management in making informed decisions by providing more insightful reports cutting down the time being spent between projects by 20% for the first quarter.
- Technologies used were Microsoft Excel and Tableau.
System Engineer Intern
Live Nation / Ticketmaster
Hollywood
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Developed HTML-based reports analyzing the system infrastructure being sent to employees as email.
- Replaced the original report entirely with modern format and increased employee engagement by 30% by providing a more comprehensive version on a web page.
- Technologies used were Python, JavaScript, jQuery, HTML, CSS, Shell and Django framework.
Education
Certification Program - Information Technology
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, CA12-2025
Bachelor Degree - Computer Science & Engineering
UCLA
Los Angeles, CA06-2014
General Education -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, CA06-2011
Skills
- Vehicle inspection
- Safety compliance
- Route navigation
- Passenger assistance
- Vehicle maintenance
- Customer service
- Problem Solving
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork
- JavaScript
- React
- HTML & CSS
- React Native
- Java
- Android
- AWS
- SQL
Projects
Independent Mobile Application Developer at Amtek
- Designed and developed 2 mobile applications on Android and React Native platforms as an independent developer.
- Coded and fully tested using modern software architect design patterns and common object-oriented concepts.
- Technologies used were Java for Android, JavaScript for React Native and AWS for infrastructure (Lambda, DynamoDB, SNS, SES, S3, CloudWatch, CodeCommit, IAM, Cognito), and Google services (FCM, Sign-in, Locations and Admob
Languages
- Persian
- Armenian
- Persian
Details
GLENDALE, CA, 91203, UNITED STATES, 8184840795
Timeline
Wheelchair Van Driver
Via Transportation
08.2025 - Current
Student Transportation Services
FirstAlt
08.2025 - Current
Security Officer
GardaWorld
08.2023 - 12.2023
Nightclub Security
Hamilton Private Security
04.2023 - 07.2023
IHSS Worker
State of California
01.2019 - Current
Independent Contractor
Uber/Lyft/Doordash
01.2016 - 08.2025
Software Engineer
Teledyne Technologies
08.2015 - 11.2015
System Engineer Intern
Live Nation / Ticketmaster
06.2014 - 09.2014
Certification Program - Information Technology
Pasadena City College
Bachelor Degree - Computer Science & Engineering
UCLA
General Education -
Glendale Community College