IHAR RATKEVICH
Hardware Technician | IT Asset Refurbishment Specialist

Chicago, IL • 312-536-2806 • iharratkevich@yahoo.com • U.S. Citizen
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardware Technician with 6+ years of hands-on experience in IT asset refurbishment, device diagnostics, secure data sanitization, and Windows deployment within a high-volume IT Asset Disposition ITAD environment. Consistently refurbished 50+ devices per month while maintaining strict data-destruction and quality-control standards. Recognized for methodical troubleshooting, careful documentation, and long-term reliability — 6+ years of continuous tenure with a single employer. Seeking on-site Hardware Technician, Refurbishment Technician, or Desktop Support positions in the greater Chicago area, including Elk Grove Village, Bensenville, Schaumburg, Rosemont, and the O'Hare corridor.
CORE COMPETENCIES
› Hardware Diagnostics & Repair Laptop and desktop troubleshooting, component-level diagnostics, HDD/SSD replacement, RAM upgrades, power supply replacement, cooling fan service, battery replacement, motherboard testing
› Operating Systems Windows 10/11 installation, deployment, and configuration; driver installation; system imaging; BIOS and firmware updates; system resets and re-provisioning
› Data Sanitization & Security Secure data wiping and erasure aligned with NIST 80088 data-sanitization guidelines; chain-of-custody handling; serialized device tracking
› Peripherals Printer setup, driver configuration, and troubleshooting; monitor, keyboard, and peripheral device installation
› Asset Management & Documentation Inventory and asset-tracking systems, serial-number logging, refurbishment status reporting, accurate data entry into proprietary software
› Tools & Utilities Imaging tools, secure-erase utilities, hardware diagnostic utilities, multimeter testing, basic hand tools for electronics
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Technical Specialist Aug 2018 – Apr 2025
SIPI Asset Recovery / Full Circle Electronics • Elk Grove Village, IL
› Refurbished and prepared 50+ laptops and desktops monthly for redeployment within a high-volume ITAD operation
› Installed and configured Windows 10/11 across a broad range of OEM hardware including Dell, HP, Lenovo, and other major manufacturers
› Performed component-level hardware diagnostics and replaced HDDs, SSDs, RAM, cooling fans, batteries, and power supplies
› Executed secure data wiping and erasure procedures in compliance with company data-destruction policies and industry sanitization standards
› Configured and troubleshot printers, drivers, and peripheral devices; resolved hardware and connectivity issues end-to-end
› Conducted post-repair functional testing to confirm full operability before devices were released to inventory or redeployed
› Maintained accurate records of device serial numbers, refurbishment status, and inventory data in internal asset-tracking software
› Followed written technical procedures and quality-control checklists; collaborated effectively with bilingual team members
EDUCATION
High School Diploma 1980
School No. 27 • Minsk, Belarus
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE PRIOR TO U.S.
› Aircraft High-Altitude Equipment Maintenance — performed precision technical work on aviation systems
› Security Officer — Volkswagen dealership and church facility
LANGUAGES
› English — written and technical proficiency; spoken proficiency developing
› Russian — advanced
› Ukrainian — working knowledge