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Hi, William

πŸ’Ό About Me

I'm a motivated IT support trainee currently transitioning into cybersecurity. I have hands-on practice using tools like:

  • 🎫 Spiceworks – for help desk ticketing simulation
  • πŸ–₯️ AnyDesk – for remote troubleshooting simulations
  • πŸͺŸ Windows 11 & Microsoft 365 – for user support, updates, and system troubleshooting

Currently deepening my skills with:

  • ☁️ AWS Cloud Fundamentals – EC2, IAM, S3, CLI, security basics
  • 🐍 Python – scripting for automation and cybersecurity tasks
  • πŸ” Security Labs – threat detection, log analysis, antivirus testing

🎯 My long-term goal is to become a Cybersecurity Analyst working in a SOC environment.

🧠 Skills

  • Help Desk Tools: Spiceworks, AnyDesk
  • System Support: Windows 11, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Defender
  • Networking: TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, ipconfig, tracert, nslookup
  • Cloud: AWS (EC2, S3, IAM basics)
  • Scripting: Python (in progress – automation & security tasks)
  • Soft Skills: Clear communication, problem-solving, professionalism under pressure

πŸ› οΈ Hands-On Projects

πŸ–₯️ Remote Troubleshooting – AnyDesk

  • Installed and configured AnyDesk on multiple devices for remote support simulations.
  • Provided simulated user assistance for connectivity issues and software installation.

πŸͺŸ Windows 11 & Security Practice

  • Practiced user account management, updates, and troubleshooting system errors.
  • Tested Microsoft Defender antivirus with EICAR test files to observe detection behavior.

🌐 Networking & Command Line Labs

  • Diagnosed connectivity issues using ipconfig, ping, nslookup, tracert, etc.
  • Simulated real-world issues like DNS failure and slow network responses.

πŸ“¦ Office 365 & Zoom Support

  • Simulated common user issues using Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and OneDrive.
  • Troubleshot Zoom meetings for audio, video, and screen-sharing problems.

πŸ“˜ Documentation Journal – OneNote

  • Maintained a help desk journal for tracking issues and troubleshooting steps.
  • Created repeatable guides for common problems (e.g., Wi-Fi issues, Outlook errors).

πŸ›‘οΈ Always learning. Always securing. On a mission to defend and grow.

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