Actively seeking IT Support / QA / SOC roles

IT Support, QA & Security-minded
with real hands-on grit.

I’m an Australian-trained IT graduate with great practical skills in troubleshooting, testing and security fundamentals — backed by years of high-pressure work in kitchens, farms and commercial sites. I solve problems fast, document clearly, and learn even faster.

Bachelor of IT (Web & Mobile) Adv. Diploma Network Security Diploma of IT Google IT Support (in progress) PTE 76 → targeting 79+
Kushmakar available for work

“One in 7 billion” mindset

From rebuilding PCs as a kid to handling $20k+ dinner rushes and outdoor labour — I bring calm, precision and resilience into every IT problem I touch.

Available now · NSW / AU
Sydney · Open to relocate

About Me

I’m a Nepal-born, Australia-trained IT graduate who mixes real world hustle (kitchens, farms, cleaning, malls) with technical curiosity (network security, QA, helpdesk support). I’ve formatted PCs since I was a kid, replaced RAM and hard drives by age 12, And now I’m turning that lifelong comfort with technology into a professional career.

Core Skill Areas

My focus is on three pillars: IT Support to keep people productive, QA Testing to keep products reliable, and Security Fundamentals to keep systems safe.

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IT Support & Helpdesk

Fixing issues calmly under pressure — from Windows problems to WiFi, printers and software installs.

Windows troubleshooting OS formatting Hardware swap (RAM/HDD) Network basics User support
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QA Testing (Manual + Automation)

Designing test cases, logging bugs and using tools to make sure applications behave exactly as expected.

Test cases & plans Bug reports UI/UX & regression Selenium basics Postman basics
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Cyber & SOC Foundations

Network security training and a log-reading mindset for beginner SOC and security support roles.

Network security Logs & events SIEM fundamentals Firewalls basics Threat awareness

Portfolio Highlights

A snapshot of my practical work — from structured test cases and bug reports to troubleshooting logs, WordPress testing and AI-powered workflows. Full files are available in my GitHub portfolio.

QA • TEST DESIGN
Login Test Suite (Web App)
A structured set of test cases for validating login flows — covering valid logins, invalid credentials, blank fields and edge cases.
Format: Excel • Focus: Functional & Negative Testing
QA • DEFECT MANAGEMENT
Bug Reports (Jira-Style)
Clear, reproducible bug reports describing the environment, steps, expected vs actual behaviour, severity and priority.
Format: DOCX • Focus: Communication & Detail
IT SUPPORT • TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting Logbook
Helpdesk-style logs capturing how I diagnose and resolve issues like WiFi failures, slow systems and printer problems.
Format: DOCX • Focus: Problem-Solving Process
WEB • WORDPRESS TESTING
WordPress Site QA & Hardening
Functional checks (navigation, forms), UI/UX review, plugin update testing, basic security and performance checks on a WordPress site.
Format: Markdown • Focus: Functional, UI & Security
AI • MODERN WORKFLOWS
AI-Assisted Testing & Logs
Using AI tools like ChatGPT to expand test cases, analyse logs, and draft automation ideas — boosting coverage and speed.
Format: Markdown • Focus: AI + QA + Security synergy

Real-World Experience

My career started far from a quiet office — in hot kitchens, farms and busy malls. That’s where I learned to handle pressure, keep standards high, and work with all kinds of people. Now I bring that same discipline into IT.

Kitchen Supervisor • My Fitness Kitchen
Marrickville, NSW • 2018–2022
Led kitchen teams, delegated tasks, kept operations smooth and handled last-minute problems — very similar to managing ticket queues and production incidents in IT.
Line Cook / Assistant Chef • Holiday Inn Sydney Airport
Mascot, NSW • 2022–2024
Ran high-volume service doing up to $15k–$20k nights. Required fast decisions, careful timing, and consistent quality under heavy pressure — mindset that fits perfectly with incident response and tight QA cycles.
Commercial & Mall Cleaner • Various Sites
NSW • 2019–Present
Looked after strata, malls and retail sites. Followed checklists, reported issues and maintained standards — similar to following runbooks, SOPs and test plans in IT support and QA.

Contact & Links

I’m open to junior roles in IT Support, QA Testing and Entry-Level SOC teams — in Australia or remotely. Let’s talk about how I can help your team.

If you’re looking for someone who can stay calm under pressure, learn fast and solve problems without drama, I’d love to connect.

📍 Based in Sydney, NSW
📱 Phone: 0404 537 966
IT Support QA Testing Entry SOC WordPress & Web

Key Links

🔗 GitHub: github.com/KushmakarShrestha/Kushmakar-IT-Portfolio

🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kushmakar-shrestha-438618211

📄 Resume: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1BQt0lVktjKMYEvW7ju3e64mqyczfwr5D?usp=sharing

💬 Happy to discuss roles in: Sydney • Perth • NZ