About

Building from IT support into cyber security.

Hi, I am Benjamin Rutt, a Cyber Security student at Griffith University based in Brisbane, Queensland. I have practical IT support experience and I am using hands-on projects to keep building toward cyber security work.

I learn best by making things, testing them, documenting what changed, and explaining the decisions behind the work.

Support background

Real users, real problems, clear communication.

My IT service desk experience includes supporting users across Windows, Microsoft 365, Active Directory and account access issues, printers, network problems, business applications, ticketing systems, remote support, troubleshooting, documentation, and user communication.

Before moving into IT, I built a strong customer-service background across pharmacy, retail, food service, delivery, and freelance or online work. That helped me develop patience, practical problem-solving, and the habit of explaining technical issues clearly.

Study and technical base

Cyber security gives the work structure.

I am studying a Bachelor of Cyber Security at Griffith University after completing a Diploma of Information Technology at Griffith College. My studies and projects have taken me through networking, programming, cryptography, mobile app development, deep learning, and cyber security fundamentals.

IT support Networking Windows Microsoft 365 Active Directory basics JavaScript React Native Python basics Git / GitHub Arduino

How I build

Projects make the learning visible.

My projects include a personal portfolio website, an AI-powered resume and cover letter web app, a React Native shopping app using Redux Toolkit and API integration, cyber security and cryptography labs, deep learning experiments, and Arduino electronics projects.

I am also interested in AI-assisted development workflows, robotics, 3D printing, and practical maker projects. The common thread is building useful things and being able to explain how they work.

See the projects

Direction

Growing toward cyber security through practical work.

My goal is to keep growing from IT support into cyber security, especially work that combines troubleshooting, security thinking, technical investigation, systems, networking, and clear communication.