Cover Letter

Ravid Rahman

332 Mamaroneck Avenue, 2nd Floor, Mamaroneck, NY, 10543

ravidrahman@gmail.com

(914) 325-5836

IBM Hiring Manager

IBM

590 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, United States

Dear IBM Hiring Manager,

My name is Ravid Rahman and I am a second-year undergraduate student pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, at the City College of New York. I came across this specific job posting while browsing job openings posted on IBM’s website. I have decided to reach out to you regarding this posting as I find myself aptly qualified for the position given my resume. A quick glance reveals that I am proficient in both Java and C++, and have partaken in a slew of competitions which have strengthened my ability to collaborate with others, as well as my problem solving skills.

Although my experience with programming in C++ is only limited to this year, I have been programming in Java for quite some time now. Many of the competitions I have partaken in reflect my proficiency in the language. Also, my understanding of Object-Oriented Programming constructs and design principles are rather keen as C++ and Java are considered as pillars of Object-Oriented Programming.

My ability to work with others has been sharpened through numerous competitions that requires team collaboration, such as the Future Business Leaders of America, the First Tech Challenge, Carnegie Melon’s picoCTF, and the Westchester Mobile App Bowl to name a few. By taking part in so many competitions I have learned how to effectively function within a unit working towards a unified goal.

Similarly, these competitions have also enhanced my analytical skills. From participating in the Future Business Leaders of America and the Westchester Mobile App Bowl, I have learned how to best tackle a problem. Carnegie Melon’s picoCTF and the First Tech Challenge, on the other hand, have strengthened my ability to adapt to changing problems as new issues occur.

Given my qualifications, I feel as though I am more than suitable for the position and would be more than elated to meet for a follow-up interview. Given my current class as well as work schedule, I would be free anytime Mondays after 12:00 pm and Tuesdays and Thursdays after 4:00 pm. Although I would be at Harlem around this time, I would have no trouble making it to your Midtown office. Please do not hesitate to call or message me at (914) 325-5836 or to send me an email me at ravidrahman@gmail.com.

Best Regards,

Ravid Rahman

Resume

RAVID RAHMAN

332 Mamaroneck Avenue, 2nd Floor

Mamaroneck, NY, 10543

 

ravidrahman@gmail.com

(914) 325-5836

A highly driven, analytical, enthusiastic, and attentive second-year computer science student with proficiency in Java, excellent attention to detail as well as keen problem solving and teamwork skills, seeks computer science internship.

EDUCATION City College of the City University of New York

Bachelors of Science in Computer Science: May 2021 GPA: 3.6

Mamaroneck High School: June 2017

QUALIFICATIONS Programming Languages: Java, XML, Javascript, C++

Applications: Camtasia Studio, Muvizu, Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

Key Skills: Presentation, analytical, attention to detail, problem solving,

leadership, teamwork, project management, customer service

Core Qualities: Punctual, dedicated, team player, reliable, adaptable

Languages: Fluent in Bengali

EXPERIENCE The Gamer’s Gauntlet Mamaroneck, NY 7/18 – PRESENT

Store Clerk and Event Organizer

• Help customers with purchases and organize events such as Dungeons and Dragons, Magic: The Gathering, and open boardgaming. Running events often required managing tournaments and reporting scores, distributing prizes, and judging.

Cafe Mozart Mamaroneck, NY 04/14 – 12/17

Waiter

• Taking orders as well as serving food and drinks, occasionally closing down cafe

Hommocks STEAM Fair Mamaroneck, NY 05/16 and 05/17

Exhibitor

• Exhibitor at local middle school STEAM fair with FTC Robotics team, presenting robot from that year’s competition, explaining competition and robot’s functionality.

AWARDS Future Business Leaders of America

• First place in 3D Animation for 2017 NY State Leadership Conference

First Tech Challenge

• 2016 qualifier winner, control award recipient, 2017 control award

picoCTF

• Hackathon run by Carnegie Mellon University, Placed top 100

Westchester Mobile App Bowl (2016 & 2017)

• Designing and implementing mobile app for the elderly population
• Recipient of 2016 design award, and 2017 creativity award