Niloufar Sedighi

IT Systems Specialist @ Semtech

About

I have always been passionate about technology and its potential to drive impactful solutions. My journey began with a background in Computer Engineering, where I developed a strong foundation in IT infrastructure and network administration. Over nearly a decade, I led large-scale IT projects, optimized system performance, and managed cross-functional teams. However, my vision was always bigger- I wanted to build something of my own. Driven by this ambition, I pushed myself to learn the business side of technology, enrolling in an International Business MBA program to understand strategic growth, global markets, and effective leadership. This journey equipped me with the skills to bridge the gap between technical execution and business strategy. Today, I am the CEO and co-founder of GoalMate24, a platform that transforms goal-setting into a collaborative, structured experience. Leading GoalMate24 is the realization of my long-held dream: to create a scalable, innovative startup that redefines how people achieve their goals.

Country

Canada

City

West Vancouver

Industry

Computer Software

Skill

VMware vCenter, Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer, Network Administration, System Administration, Cloud Computing, Virtualization, VMware Horizon View, VMware vSphere, Microsoft Entra ID, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Windows Server, Networking, Cisco Systems Products, Skype for Business, Symantec Messaging Gateway, Veeam Backup & Replication, Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), IT Service Management, Cloud Applications

Experience

IT Systems Specialist

Semtech

2025-7 - Present · 1 yr 3 mos

Richmond, British Columbia, Canada

Chief Executive Officer

GoalMate24

2025-4 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

Leading day-to-day business operations with a hands-on approach to product development, team coordination, and market growth. Focuses on driving strategic partnerships and maintaining the company's agility as it scales into new markets. • Works directly with development teams to shape user-focused product features. • Conducts market and competitor research to guide localized expansion strategies. • Aligns product goals with operational realities to keep cross-team projects running smoothly. • Identifies and solves user growth and retention challenges through rapid experimentation and testing. • Develops strategic partnerships to unlock new market opportunities and ensure sustainable growth. • Maintains a focus on platform security and scalability to support long-term expansion. • Manages resources effectively, applying agile practices to prioritize high-impact initiatives.

IT Infrastructure Supervisor

EIED

2022-10 - 2024-10 · 2 yrs 1 mo

• Overseeing IT systems' performance, availability, and capacity, including servers, networks, and storage. • Managing data backup processes and disaster recovery plans to minimize data loss and downtime. • Monitoring and resolving IT incidents quickly to minimize disruption. • Evaluating and implementing system changes or upgrades while minimizing risks. • Supervising IT support teams, system administrators, and network engineers. • Working with external vendors for equipment, software, and services.

Network Services Supervisor

EIED

2019-6 - 2022-10 · 3 yrs 5 mos

• Supervising the maintenance, performance, and security of servers, storage, and networking equipment. (System Administration) • Managing the day-to-day operations of data centers, ensuring uptime and reliability. (Data Center Operations)

System Network Administrator

EIED

2016-8 - 2019-6 · 2 yrs 11 mos

• Setting up and configuring routers, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points. • Diagnosing and resolving network issues to minimize downtime. • Managing IP addresses, DNS, and DHCP configurations. • Installing, configuring, and maintaining servers, including file, email, and application servers. • Deploying and maintaining virtual machines (VMs) • Managing user accounts, permissions, and authentication protocols (e.g., Active Directory).