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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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Ijaz Ali

Ijaz Ali

Kalamazoo,MI

Summary

Dynamic professional with expertise in team collaboration and effective communication. Proficient in troubleshooting and debugging, backed by a solid foundation in cybersecurity and web development technologies.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Co-Founder

Nextdoor Tech
Portage, Michigan
08.2025 - Current
  • Created content for marketing campaigns to promote user acquisition efforts.
  • Developed clear mission, vision and culture for company as foundation for growth, and branding.
  • Created and maintained corporate website, marketing materials, and social media accounts.

Dishwasher/Bus Boy

Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant
Kalamazoo, MI
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Cleaned dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment efficiently.
  • Sorted and organized dishware for easy access during meal prep.
  • Maintained cleanliness of the kitchen area and workstations.
  • Assisted with food preparation by washing vegetables and ingredients.
  • Operated industrial dishwashing machines to ensure sanitation standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

Portage Central High School
Portage, MI
06-2027

CompTIA Security+ - Cyber Security

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency
Kalamazoo, MI
06-2025

Skills

  • Cybersecurity fundamentals
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Troubleshooting skills
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Debugging proficiency
  • CSS proficiency
  • JavaScript proficiency
  • DOM manipulation
  • Browser developer tools
  • HTML5 expertise
  • Computer skills
  • Networking
  • Home networking
  • Wireless networking
  • Computer networking basics
  • TCP/IP Networking
  • Website development

Affiliations

  • Gaming
  • Cooking
  • Homelabbing

Certification

  • CompTIA Sec+ (WIP)

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Co-Founder

Nextdoor Tech
08.2025 - Current

Dishwasher/Bus Boy

Ayasofya Turkish Restaurant
01.2025 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

Portage Central High School

CompTIA Security+ - Cyber Security

Kalamazoo Regional Educational Service Agency