Aspiring Cyber Security Engineer

Obsessed with Cyber Security & Home labs

Hello World! My name is Cross Tutubalin, and I love Cyber Security!! If you want some proof, please take a look at some of my past projects and what I am currently working on!

What I’m working on

N8N Automation Projects

Home Lab

Currently working with n8n with my local AI model of OLLAMA using my 4060 gpu to process requests. I am working on making automations. Currently I have completed a RSS feed automation for news everyday at 5 am.

Microsoft Certified: Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate

Certification

AZ-800 This exam measures your ability to accomplish the following technical tasks: deploy and manage Active Directory Domain Services (AD DS) in on-premises and cloud environments; manage Windows Servers and workloads in a hybrid environment; manage virtual machines and containers; implement and manage an on-premises and hybrid networking infrastructure; and...

CompTIA CySA+

Certification

CompTIA Cybersecurity Analyst (CySA+) is the premier certification for cyber professionals tasked with incident detection, prevention, and response through continuous security monitoring. It validates a tech professional's expertise in incident response and vulnerability management processes, emphasizing the critical communication skills necessary for effective security analysis and compliance.

Docker

Home Lab

Currently running around 35 docker containers hosting various services. However I am wanting to learn more about container creation when creating more custom and unique projects that do not have a guide that can be easily followed.

Projects

Custom PFSense Router

Home Lab

Built a DIY firewall/router on x86 hardware: installed pfSense from USB, assigned WAN/LAN at install, and completed the Setup Wizard to configure hostname/DNS/NTP, WAN, LAN, and admin hardening. Segmented the home network with VLANs for LAN/IoT/Guest; trunked to a managed switch; created per-VLAN DHCP scopes and firewall rules to control...

Unraid Home lab Server

Home Lab

Built a homelab NAS on Unraid: provisioned array/cache, created SMB shares, and set least-privilege user access for reliable file serving across the LAN. Deployed and maintained Dockerized services (Jellyfin, Home Assistant, Terraria server), handling volume paths, port mappings, and persistent app-data for zero-data-loss updates. Hardened and stabilized networking with static...

Raspberry Pi Pihole

Home Lab

I built a network-wide ad-blocking and privacy stack on a Raspberry Pi by combining Pi-hole for DNS filtering with Unbound as a local recursive resolver. Pi-hole sinks ad/tracker domains at the DNS layer and exposes a web dashboard for visibility (query logs, top talkers, block/allow lists), while Unbound resolves queries...

Nessus Vulnerability Scanner

Home Lab

Nessus Essentials is a free product from Tenable that provides high-speed, in-depth vulnerability scanning for up to 16 IP addresses per scanner. Created this tool on my home lab with a Raspberry pi 4

Experience

Cable Technician

Xfinity, Cable Technician
Everett Washington | January, 2018 - February, 2018

Installations & provisioning: Set up residential/small-business Internet/TV/voice—provisioned DOCSIS modems/gateways, paired set-top/DVR equipment, configured Wi-Fi, and verified activation in account tools.
Cabling & signal quality: Pulled and terminated coax/ethernet runs; installed splitters/grounding; used meters to balance levels and validate SNR/MER/return path; troubleshot CPE, MoCA/bridge mode, DHCP/Wi-Fi interference, and HDMI/HDCP issues to meet QC thresholds.
Customer experience, safety & coordination: Educated customers on equipment/Wi-Fi optimization, documented work with clear notes/photos, followed NEC low-voltage and safety practices, and coordinated with dispatch/maintenance to escalate plant issues and reduce repeat calls.

IT Technician / Assistant Manager

UBreakIFix, IT Technician / Assistant Manager
| March, 2019 - January, 2020

Installations & provisioning: Set up residential/small-business Internet/TV/voice—provisioned DOCSIS modems/gateways, paired set-top/DVR equipment, configured Wi-Fi, and verified activation in account tools.
Cabling & signal quality: Pulled and terminated coax/ethernet runs; installed splitters/grounding; used meters to balance levels and validate SNR/MER/return path; troubleshot CPE, MoCA/bridge mode, DHCP/Wi-Fi interference, and HDMI/HDCP issues to meet QC thresholds.
Customer experience, safety & coordination: Educated customers on equipment/Wi-Fi optimization, documented work with clear notes/photos, followed NEC low-voltage and safety practices, and coordinated with dispatch/maintenance to escalate plant issues and reduce repeat calls.

Nintendo Tier 1 Phone Generalist

Nintendo, Tier 1 Phone Generalist
Remote | May, 2021 - September, 2023

Frontline troubleshooting & guidance: Authenticated accounts and diagnosed console, accessory, and software issues (connectivity, updates, controller pairing), walking customers through clear, step-by-step fixes.
Repairs, orders & documentation: Created tickets/RMAs, verified warranty, scheduled repairs, issued shipping labels, placed/reviewed orders, and maintained thorough CRM notes per knowledge-base workflows.
Service quality & professionalism: Met KPIs (AHT, FCR, CSAT) through patient de-escalation, accurate policy-aligned resolutions, and friendly, branded communication.

Angel of the Winds Casino IT Help Desk

Angel of the Winds casino, IT Helpdesk I
Arlington, WA, USA | November, 2024 - November, 2026

Frontline endpoint & M365 support in a regulated 24/7 environment: Resolved tickets via phone/email/portal; installed, configured, and troubleshot Windows endpoints, printers/peripherals, and Microsoft 365/Exchange/SharePoint—maintaining uptime and compliance with casino policies.
Deployments, upgrades & basic server/AD work: Performed imaging and device rollouts, hardware/software upgrades, account and group updates, password resets, and join/rejoin tasks under Tier II guidance, documenting actions and escalating appropriately.
Operations, assets & user enablement: Managed asset inventory and staging/transport, maintained clear fix documentation and knowledge base notes, and delivered concise user training with guest-service professionalism.

Certifications

CompTIA IT Fundamentals

CompTIA A+ Core 1&2

CompTIA Network+

CompTIA Security+

Badges & Skills

Micro soldering

Education

Associates of Arts and Sciences

Everett Community College January, 2022 - June, 2026

Associates degree focusing on Cyber Security. Hopefully transferring to university for my Bachelor's degree here this coming spring.