THAREACH

IT Specialist & Network Engineer

Available for IT Support and Network Engineering Opportunities

Meuk Thareach

I'm Meuk Thareach, an IT Support Technician Officer and Network Engineering & Security student. I support users, troubleshoot systems, and practice networking labs.

IT Support Technician
Network Engineering Student
Security-Focused Learner
Troubleshooting
VLAN
FortiGate
Network Labs
IT Support
Security Mindset
4

Cisco certificates

3

Technical projects

IT Support

Current role

Network Security

Degree focus

About Me

Hello, I'm THAREACH

IT Support Technician & Network Engineering Student

THAREACH - IT Specialist

IT Support Technician and Network Engineering student with hands-on experience in IT infrastructure, network configuration, and system administration. Skilled at delivering reliable technical support.

Currently serving as an IT Support Technician Officer at Ly Hour Pay Pro PLC while pursuing my Network Engineering degree at Norton University. I combine practical field expertise with academic knowledge to deliver reliable, scalable IT solutions.

My approach emphasizes security-first thinking, proactive system monitoring, and user-focused support. I'm passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive business success.

Professional Services

Practical IT Support and Network Skills

Clear, hands-on support for users, devices, networks, and lab-based security practice.

User IT Support

Troubleshoot hardware, software, account, internet, and daily user problems with a calm support process.

PC and Printer Support

Install, configure, and support PCs, Windows tools, printers, and basic office devices.

Network Setup

Support router setup, switching basics, IP addressing, VLAN practice, and connectivity checks.

CCTV Support

Assist with CCTV installation basics, device setup, and simple network connectivity for camera systems.

Security Lab Practice

Build FortiGate, DMZ, WAN redundancy, and segmentation labs to strengthen real-world security thinking.

Documentation

Create clear notes, checklists, and troubleshooting steps so support work is easy to repeat.

My Journey

Professional Timeline

A journey of continuous learning and professional growth

Work Experience

LyhourPayPro

IT Support Technician Officer

LyhourPayPro

Feb 2025 – Present

Provide technical support for hardware, software, and network issues. Troubleshoot PCs, printers, internet, and basic network problems.

Hardware SupportNetwork TroubleshootingUser Account Management
LyhourPayPro

IT Support Internship

LyhourPayPro

Aug 2024 – Feb 2025

Assisted with IT support for daily operations. Installed and configured hardware and software.

Hardware InstallationTroubleshootingDocumentation
Vlaser Solution (Cambodia) Co., Ltd

IT Technician / IT Support

Vlaser Solution (Cambodia) Co., Ltd

2023 – 2024

Performed CCTV installation and basic router/network setup. Installed and configured hardware/software.

CCTV InstallationNetwork SetupCustomer Support
Square Tech (Part-time)

Content Creator

Square Tech (Part-time)

Apr 2024 – Jul 2024

Created tech content including writing scripts, preparing content, and performing basic video editing.

Content WritingScript PreparationVideo Editing

Education

Norton University — Phnom Penh, Cambodia

Bachelor of Network Engineering and Security

Norton University — Phnom Penh, Cambodia

2024 – Present (Year 3, Sem 2)

Evening program focusing on network infrastructure, system administration, and IT security fundamentals.

Preah Ang Doung High School — Prey Veng Province, Cambodia

High School Diploma

Preah Ang Doung High School — Prey Veng Province, Cambodia

2019 – 2023

Completed secondary education with focus on academic excellence.

Featured Work

Projects

Practical labs and technical work that reflect my hands-on experience in networking, security, and IT support.

Live Network Lab View

Enterprise-style labs with segmentation, firewalling, and redundancy.

A more visual snapshot of the work behind the projects: FortiGate security zones, VLAN routing, switching, WAN paths, and support-ready troubleshooting flows.

VLAN
HA
DMZ
Routing
Firewall
Support

Topology Mode

FortiGate zones and policy validation

Internet
FortiGate
Core Switch
Server VLAN
DMZ
Users

Security View

FortiGate zones and policy validation

Network Lab

EVE-NG Network Lab

Designed and simulated an enterprise network in EVE-NG featuring FortiGate High Availability (Active/Standby), VLAN segmentation, and multi-layer switching architecture to ensure redundancy and reliability.

  • Configured FortiGate HA (Active/Standby) for failover protection
  • Designed VLAN-based segmentation for multiple departments
  • Built multi-layer topology with core and access switches
  • Implemented inter-VLAN routing across network segments
  • Tested failover and connectivity using ping & traceroute
EVE-NGFortiGate HACisco IOSVLANRouting
Open case study
Security Lab

FortiGate Firewall Lab

Designed a segmented enterprise-style lab using FortiGate firewall, multiple security zones, VLAN-based subnets, and WAN redundancy to simulate real-world network protection.

  • Built separate zones for Server, DMZ, UAT, and User networks
  • Configured VLAN-based subnets and gateway design
  • Used dual WAN and backup uplink for connectivity design
  • Connected switches through port-channels for redundancy
  • Validated traffic flow and segmentation between zones
FortiGateFirewallVLANDMZWANPort-Channel
Open case study
IT SupportWorkflow

IT Support Troubleshooting Workflow

Developed a structured troubleshooting workflow for diagnosing hardware, software, and network issues in a real IT support environment.

  • Step-by-step troubleshooting process
  • Handled user PC and network issues
  • Improved resolution time
WindowsTroubleshootingSupport

Hands-on support workflow

Professional Certifications

Certifications

Professional certifications and training completed through Cisco Networking Academy, demonstrating expertise in IT fundamentals and networking.

Professional Certifications

CCNA: Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation

Completed
Issuer
Cisco Networking Academy
Completion date
29 Jun 2026
Available now
Let's Connect

Contact Me

Reach me directly for IT support, network projects, collaboration, or professional opportunities.

Available

Open to opportunities

Current focus

Network Engineering

Support style

User-first troubleshooting

Security mindset

Segment and validate

Direct Contact

Let's Build Something Reliable

Send me a message and I will respond with a clear, practical answer. I am open to IT support, networking, and security-focused opportunities.