IT Support & Networking

IT support, labs, and notes

I’m Jensen Sze in the Greater Toronto Area. I currently work in school IT support, build networking and systems labs, and document troubleshooting and what I learn.

IT support workspace with server rack and network monitoring display

Hands-on Support Experience

Classroom and onsite IT support

The notes and projects on this site are grounded in real support work, careful troubleshooting, and clear documentation.

Current

School IT Support

Reliable classroom technology and user support

Laptops
Projectors
Printers
Wi-Fi
  • Support Windows and Linux classroom laptops
  • Maintain printers, projectors, Zoom, and classroom technology
  • Check Wi-Fi and network connectivity
  • Provide day-to-day troubleshooting and patient user support

Previous Experience

Onsite IT Support

Onsite setup, repair, and documentation

Workstations
Receipt printers
Cash drawers
Ethernet
  • Set up POS workstations and installed Windows, drivers, and SSDs
  • Supported printers, cash drawers, and basic network equipment
  • Assisted with CCTV/IP cameras and Cat5e/Cat6 cabling
  • Completed onsite troubleshooting and support documentation

Featured Projects

Systems and networking labs

Four portfolio projects covering identity, networking, cloud administration, and repeatable IT support workflows.

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Active Directory Lab in Proxmox on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

What it is

A Windows Server and Active Directory lab built in Proxmox, covering users, groups, OUs, shared folders, mapped drives, Group Policy, password policies, delegated administration, and clear documentation.

Skills practiced

Windows Server, Active Directory, Group Policy, Proxmox, Windows 11 client, user management, shared folders, help desk documentation

Demonstrates

Identity administration and Windows support workflows in a controlled lab environment.

ProxmoxWindows ServerAD DS

Network Packet Tracer Labs on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

What it is

A Cisco Packet Tracer lab series focused on designing, configuring, and troubleshooting small-business networks, including VLANs, routing, switching, ACLs, and expanded topology practice.

Skills practiced

Cisco Packet Tracer, VLANs, routing, switching, ACLs, subnetting, troubleshooting, small business networks

Demonstrates

Small-business network design, configuration, and structured fault isolation.

Packet TracerNetworkingVLANs

Microsoft 365 Admin Lab on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

What it is

A Microsoft 365 administration lab covering onboarding, offboarding, MFA, Conditional Access, Entra ID, suspicious sign-in investigation, and basic Intune and device compliance practice.

Skills practiced

Microsoft 365 Admin Center, Entra ID, MFA, Conditional Access, Identity Protection, Intune basics, user lifecycle management

Demonstrates

Cloud administration, account security, and user lifecycle workflows.

Microsoft 365CloudIdentity

IT Support Ticket Lab on GitHub (opens in a new tab)

What it is

An IT support documentation lab with realistic tickets covering printer errors, projector display issues, Active Directory password support, BIOS time and date reset, and Wi-Fi connectivity problems.

Skills practiced

Ticket documentation, troubleshooting workflow, printers, projectors, Active Directory support, Wi-Fi troubleshooting, user communication

Demonstrates

Clear ticket notes, user communication, and a repeatable diagnostic process.

Help DeskWindowsTroubleshooting

Certifications

Certifications and current learning

Certification study supports the systems, networking, and support work documented across the site.

Certification

CompTIA A+

Certification

CompTIA Network+

Certification

Azure Fundamentals (AZ-900)

Current Learning

CCNA and practical network troubleshooting

Current study focuses on routing and switching, VLANs, subnetting, and applying network fundamentals to real support scenarios.

Latest IT Notes

Recent IT Notes

A small selection of recent notes on support tickets, Windows, hardware, networking, and certification fundamentals.

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Networking & Homelab

Subnetting Basics for Beginners

A practical beginner explanation of subnets, masks, and why subnetting matters in IT support learning.

Network+SubnettingNetworkingBeginner IT Support
Networking & Homelab

VLAN Basics for Homelab Beginners

A beginner-friendly explanation of VLANs and why they are useful in homelab and small network practice.

Network+VLANHomelabNetworkingSwitching

Resume and Contact

See the work, then start a conversation

Download Jensen Sze’s resume or get in touch about IT support, networking, portfolio projects, and learning topics.