Open to entry-level IT opportunities
Mohamad Mashal
IT Support & Systems Technician
Katy, Texas
18-year-old IT technician and recent high school graduate who turned a lifelong passion for computers into a real, revenue-generating business. Founder of Stratum Tech Repair, where I've served 50+ clients with hardware repair, network configuration, custom builds, and IT support. I'm hands-on, self-taught where it counts, and looking for an entry-level IT role where I can keep learning and solving real problems.
50+
Clients served
48TB
RAID NAS deployed
1490
SAT score
2024
Founded Stratum
About
Who I Am
Hands-On Experience
I don't just study IT — I run a business doing it. Every repair, build, and network setup is real work for real clients.
Client-Focused
50+ clients served through referrals and repeat business. I explain problems in plain English and follow through.
Always Learning
Self-taught across Windows, Linux, networking, and programming. Recent graduate ready to grow inside a team.
Education
James E. Taylor High School
High School Diploma · Aug 2022 – May 2026
- •SAT 1490 (Math 750, Verbal 740)
- •Robotics Club & tech-oriented coursework
Languages
- •Fluent English
- •Conversational Arabic
Skills
Technical Toolkit
The systems, networks, hardware, and languages I work with day to day.
Systems & OS
Networking
Hardware
Programming
Experience
Where I've Worked
Founder / Technician
CurrentStratum Tech Repair
Katy, Texas
Oct 2024 – Present
- Founded and manage an independent business offering general technology & IT services to residential clients.
- Resolve requests involving network-attached storage (NAS), hardware replacement, custom PC builds, software troubleshooting, and home office setups.
- Served 50+ clients through referrals, recurring relationships, and targeted advertising.
Server / Assistant
Oak Park Trails (Senior Living Community)
Katy, Texas
Aug 2023 – Oct 2023
- Assisted elderly residents with dining hall trips and daily needs.
- Prepared and delivered room service and meals throughout the building while building genuine relationships with residents.
- Maintained and cleaned the dining hall and appliances after closing.
Leadership
Treasurer & Officer
James E. Taylor Robotics Club
Katy, Texas
Aug 2024 – May 2026
- Managed club finances in coordination with Katy ISD staff sponsors and documented inventory weekly.
- Led build sessions and mentored teammates in the design, assembly, and programming of a semi-autonomous competition robot.
Projects
Notable Work
Real infrastructure I designed and deployed for clients in the field.
48TB RAID NAS for Local EMS Provider
Designed and deployed a 48TB RAID network-attached storage system with configured access controls and automated backup procedures for a local emergency medical services provider.
OpenVPN Encrypted Gateway
Configured a dedicated router as an OpenVPN gateway to route network traffic through a secure, encrypted tunnel for privacy and safe remote access.
What I Do
Hands-On Capabilities
The kind of work I do every week running Stratum Tech Repair.
Hardware Repair & Custom Builds
PC builds, component upgrades, screen and battery replacements, and full hardware diagnostics.
Networking & NAS
Wi-Fi and router troubleshooting, NAS/RAID setup, VPN gateways, and access control configuration.
OS & Software Support
Windows and Linux installs, Microsoft 365 setup, virus removal, and performance optimization.
Data Backup & Recovery
Backup strategies, data migration, and recovery procedures to keep client data safe.
Contact
Let's Connect
Hiring for an IT role, or just want to talk tech? I'd love to hear from you.