Mohamad Mashal
IT Support & Systems Technician
Summary
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.
Experience
Founder / Technician · Stratum Tech Repair
Oct 2024 – Present
Katy, Texas
- •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)
Aug 2023 – Oct 2023
Katy, Texas
- •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.
Notable Projects
- 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.
Leadership
Treasurer & Officer · James E. Taylor Robotics Club
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.
Education
High School Diploma · James E. Taylor High School
Aug 2022 – May 2026
- •SAT 1490 (Math 750, Verbal 740)
- •Robotics Club & tech-oriented coursework
Technical Skills
Systems & OS: Windows 10/11 Administration, Linux (Ubuntu, Debian), OS Installation & Config, Microsoft 365
Networking: Network Troubleshooting (Wi-Fi, Routers), NAS & RAID Configuration, OpenVPN Gateways, Access Controls
Hardware: PC Building, Hardware Repair & Upgrades, Data Backup & Recovery, Diagnostics
Programming: JavaScript, Python, C++
Languages
Fluent English · Conversational Arabic