Russell Call DevOps Engineer & Software Dev

DevOps Engineer and Full-Stack Software Developer with 3+ years of experience in cloud architecture, CI/CD pipeline automation, and full-stack development, complemented by 20 years of expertise in information security and systems analysis. Proven ability to design, deploy, and optimize scalable applications using AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes in Linux/Unix environments. Skilled in building robust CI/CD workflows and automated testing frameworks leveraging tools like Argo Workflows, Helm, Terraform, and Chaos Mesh to ensure system performance, reliability, and resilience.

Strong proficiency in Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Django, with a focus on delivering clean, maintainable code and scalable solutions. Adept at developing custom automation tools, including containerized testing frameworks using Locust, Selenium, and Docker. Demonstrated leadership in team collaboration, data analysis, and project execution through roles in military intelligence and signals analysis, showcasing advanced critical thinking, predictive analysis, and data-driven decision-making skills.

Combines a background in intelligence operations with modern software engineering to solve complex technical challenges, streamline workflows, and drive system efficiencies. Passionate about leveraging cross-disciplinary expertise to deliver high-impact solutions in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Developed and Automated Load Testing Frameworks:

• Built custom load testing solutions using Locust, Selenium, and Python, improving application performance testing.
• Integrated load testing workflows into CI/CD pipelines using Argo Workflows and YAML, enabling automated performance testing and reducing manual effort.
• Containerized custom Locust web extensions (built with Flask, React, and TypeScript) using Docker, ensuring seamless deployment and caching through Artifactory.

Enhanced Application Resilience via Chaos Engineering:

• Integrated Chaos Mesh into Argo Workflows to inject controlled failures into Kubernetes clusters, identifying system vulnerabilities and improving microservices reliability.
• Automated fault injection processes within CI/CD pipelines, leading to improved pre-deployment resilience validation.

Led Full-Stack Software Development Projects:

• Designed and developed an interactive historic map application using React, Python/Django, and geolocation APIs to display user locations and historical landmarks.
• Integrated user-uploaded media and comments functionality, enhancing interactivity and usability.

  Maintained clean, modular codebases and version control through GitHub, improving project maintainability.

Optimized CI/CD Pipelines for Application Deployment:

• Automated multi-step CI/CD processes using Helm, YAML templates, and Kubernetes to streamline application configuration and deployment across multiple environments.
• Reduced deployment time and manual errors by automating environment setup processes.

Applied Predictive and Threat Analysis in High-Stakes Environments:

• Analyzed and interpreted complex communication systems and signals as a Cryptological Linguist and Signals Intelligence Analyst.
• Led data collection and analysis teams to identify patterns and deliver actionable insights under time-sensitive conditions.
• Utilized tools such as Palantir, ArcGIS, and classified systems to produce reports and briefings for senior U.S. Government officials.

Developed Information-Sharing and Analysis Solutions:

• Maintained and optimized extensive databases and information systems to enable secure sharing of intelligence data for ongoing and future projects.
• Improved workflows for intelligence reporting by synthesizing multi-source data into concise, actionable products.

Demonstrated Leadership and Mentorship:

• Led cross-functional teams, trained team members in analytical processes, and provided mentorship to improve collaboration and skill development.
• Delivered effective oral and written presentations to stakeholders, showcasing results, trends, and recommendations.

Title: DevOps Engineer & Software Developer