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mitch-pauwels/README.md

Hi, I'm Mitch πŸ‘‹ β€” IT Professional with a Passion for Infrastructure & Support

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πŸ’Ό About Me

Motivated and detail-oriented IT Support Specialist with real-world lab experience across cloud platforms, enterprise systems, and helpdesk operations. I specialize in deploying and managing Windows Server, Active Directory, Microsoft 365, and ticketing systems like osTicket and JIRA.

Certified as a Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer and CompTIA A+, currently pursuing Network+ and Security+.

πŸ”§ I’ve built cloud labs simulating enterprise IT infrastructure using Azureand I bring a strong foundation in:

  • User account and group management
  • Networking fundamentals (IP, DNS, DHCP, subnets)
  • Endpoint protection and policy-based access
  • ITIL-aligned support practices, including SLAs and incident response
  • Ticket lifecycle handling and helpdesk troubleshooting
  • Compliance-driven documentation and process discipline

My background in operations gives me a sharp eye for detail, cross-functional collaboration, and a commitment to clear, professional documentation in every project I build.


πŸ› οΈ Featured Projects

Real-world onboarding/offboarding simulation using Microsoft Entra ID and Microsoft Graph PowerShell. Includes helpdesk ticket scenarios and automation scripts.

πŸ”§ Technologies: Entra ID (Azure AD), PowerShell, Azure Portal
πŸ“Έ Organized screenshots, ticket-based workflows, reusable scripts


A fully documented Azure-based deployment of Active Directory, GPO, file shares, and user/group management. Simulates a real-world IT enterprise setup.

πŸ”§ Technologies: Azure IaaS, Windows Server 2022, AD DS, GPO, NTFS/Share Permissions
πŸ“Έ Includes architecture diagrams, lab screenshots, and markdown walkthroughs.


πŸ”Ή osTicket Helpdesk Deployment (Under Development)

End-to-end deployment of the osTicket ticketing system, from prerequisites to user testing β€” hosted on cloud infrastructure with a Windows backend.

πŸ”§ Technologies: IIS, PHP, MySQL, Windows Server 🎯 Focused on real-world IT support workflows and ticket lifecycle simulation.


πŸ“š Skills & Tools

  • Cloud Platforms: Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform
  • Operating Systems: Windows Server 2019/2022, Windows 10/11, Ubuntu
  • Directory Services: Active Directory, Group Policy, Certificate Services
  • Scripting/Automation: PowerShell
  • Networking: DNS, DHCP, IP Configuration, Subnetting

πŸ“Œ Current Focus

  • Studying for CompTIA Network+ and Security+
  • Building GitHub portfolio with scripted deployments (Terraform/Pwsh)
  • Preparing for a career in IT Support, SysAdmin, or Cloud Infrastructure

🀝 Connect With Me


🧠 β€œI don't just learn tools β€” I learn how to use them to solve real problems.”

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