Aspiring IT Support Specialist with a growing foundation in help desk support, troubleshooting, ticket documentation, Windows support, Active Directory, networking basics, and cybersecurity fundamentals.
I’m currently building hands-on projects to prepare for entry-level IT Support, Help Desk Technician, Service Desk Analyst, and Technical Support roles.
- Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate
- CompTIA Security+ Candidate
- Help Desk Support
- IT Support
- Technical Troubleshooting
- Ticketing Systems
- Zendesk
- Active Directory
- Windows 10/11
- Microsoft 365 Support Concepts
- Password Resets
- Network Troubleshooting
- Wireshark
- Nmap
- Linux Basics
- SQL Basics
- Technical Documentation
- Customer Support
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Created and managed simulated Tier 1 help desk tickets using Zendesk, including password reset issues, phishing email reports, slow computer troubleshooting, Wi-Fi connectivity issues, and software installation requests.
Built a Windows Server Active Directory lab focused on user account creation, password resets, group management, OU organization, and domain client login.
Analyzed Windows Event Viewer logs to identify successful logons, privileged logon events, and authentication-related activity.
Captured and analyzed DNS, TCP, and TLS traffic using Wireshark to better understand network communication and troubleshooting.
Performed a basic port scan using Nmap to identify open ports and understand service enumeration fundamentals.
Practiced Linux file permissions, user management, and basic system administration commands.
- Land an entry-level IT Support or Help Desk role
- Continue building hands-on troubleshooting projects
- Strengthen Windows, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and networking skills
- Continue studying for CompTIA Security+
- Grow toward a long-term career in cybersecurity
- GitHub: https://github.com/John-Luke2001
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-pichon
