AVAILABLE FOR OPPORTUNITIES

Prasiddha
Thapaliya
IT Support Specialist

CompTIA A+ and Google-certified IT Support professional — specializing in infrastructure deployment, Active Directory environments, network troubleshooting, and hardware lifecycle management. Dedicated to minimizing downtime and delivering secure corporate IT solutions from Toronto.

3+
Years Experience
6
Certifications
A+
CompTIA Certified
4
Technical Labs

What I Bring
to the Table

From local Active Directory domains to enterprise network design — a dedicated systems professional.

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Directory & Security

Active Directory administration, Group Policy Objects (GPOs), logical access control, and secure user provisioning.

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Networking & Infrastructure

TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, Inter-VLAN routing, Cisco Packet Tracer topologies, and SOHO network configurations.

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Operating Systems

Windows Server deployments, Windows 10/11 enterprise management, Linux (Ubuntu), and macOS cross-platform support.

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Cloud & Virtualization

AWS EC2 & S3 provisioning, isolated sandbox deployments via VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, and Hyper-V.

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Hardware Lifecycle

Custom PC assembly, hardware diagnostics, peripheral deployment, and comprehensive preventive maintenance routines.

PC RepairDiagnosticsDeployment
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Tools & Platforms

Microsoft 365 Administration, ServiceNow ticketing, Remote Desktop (RDP), CLI navigation, and GitHub version control.

Microsoft 365ServiceNowRDP

Professional
Experience

A track record spanning IT infrastructure deployments, operational triage, and strict SLA compliance.

NorthBridge IT Solutions
Aug 2025 – Present
IT Support Specialist · Toronto, ON
  • Provide end-to-end technical support, network infrastructure setup, and system deployment for small-to-medium business clients, ensuring data privacy and security compliance.
  • Manage corporate domain configurations, complex DNS routing records, secure web hosting platforms, and email authentication protocols (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) to guarantee maximum uptime.
  • Diagnose and resolve technical infrastructure issues for non-technical business clients, bridging the gap between operational requirements and functional technology.
SMS Security
Jul 2025 – Present
Security Concierge · Toronto, ON
  • Monitor and operate facility access control infrastructure, centralized management panels, and surveillance equipment to protect facility assets.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for real-time site incidents, executing operational triage and maintaining highly detailed digital shift logs and tracking records.
  • Deliver professional front-desk assistance, managing building authorization flows, resolving multi-party inquiries, and addressing occupant issues in real time.
Loblaw Companies Limited
Oct 2023 – Jul 2025
Customer Service Representative · Toronto, ON
  • Delivered high-volume user-facing support in a fast-paced retail environment, consistently meeting strict performance metrics and service-level benchmarks.
  • Managed departmental workflows and resolved escalated customer inquiries under tight timelines, reducing wait times and ensuring customer satisfaction.
Aagaman Nepal
Jun 2022 – Jun 2023
Jr. QA Analyst · Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Executed manual and automated system verification tests to isolate, document, and track critical software defects, utilizing disciplined technical documentation.
  • Collaborated closely with infrastructure teams to perform regression and integration testing, streamlining the diagnosis and fast-tracked resolution of technical issues.
ChimpVine
Jan 2022 – Apr 2022
Game Designer & Jr. QA Analyst · Kathmandu, Nepal
  • Designed interactive educational software and executed playtesting cycles to resolve technical glitches and stabilize runtime software environments.
  • Documented system behaviors and technical performance bugs to streamline cross-functional engineering sprints.

Hands-On
Infrastructure

Simulated and physical deployments validating core networking, systems, and cloud management principles.

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Enterprise Network Design

Built a multi-VLAN Cisco Packet Tracer topology featuring Inter-VLAN routing, Layer 3 switching concepts, and a centralized DHCP architecture.

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Cloud Infrastructure Deployment

Provisioned and configured secure AWS EC2 compute instances and S3 storage buckets to support scalable application deployment and secure asset management.

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Windows Server & AD Lab

Deployed Windows Server environments within isolated virtual machines (VMware/VirtualBox) to configure Active Directory, user provisioning, and GPOs.

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Hardware & Systems Optimization

Engineered custom PC hardware configurations and managed multi-boot guest operating systems to create safe, isolated environments for software testing.

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Credentials &
Certifications

Industry-recognized qualifications that validate technical knowledge and professional commitment.

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CompTIA A+
COMPTIA · HARDWARE & OS FUNDAMENTALS
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Google IT Support
GOOGLE · PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE
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Microsoft IT Support Specialist
MICROSOFT · IT SPECIALIST TRACK
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Verified International Academic Qualifications
INTERNATIONAL VERIFICATION
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Standard First Aid & CPR/AED
SAFETY CERTIFICATION · LEVEL C
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2024 President's Honour List
SENECA COLLEGE · ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

Academic
Background

Formal training blending computer science theory with practical business information technology application.

Postgraduate Certificate
Business Information Technology
Seneca College
SEP 2023 – APR 2025 · Toronto, ON
🏅 President's Honour List 2024
BSc (Hons) Computing
Computer Science
London Metropolitan University
JUN 2020 – JUN 2022 · United Kingdom

Field Notes &
Write-Ups

Deep dives into personal projects, homelab experiments, and real-world IT problem solving.

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Let's Build
Something Together

Open to Full Stack Development, IT Solutions Consulting, and Technology Leadership opportunities. Based in Toronto — response time under 24 hours.

Current Availability
Full-time roles✓ AVAILABLE
Remote positions✓ AVAILABLE
On-site (Toronto)✓ PREFERRED
Relocation~ NEGOTIABLE