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Russell Farinha

DevOps Engineer

I build things for the web and beyond.

01. About Me

Hello! I'm Russell, a DevOps Engineer based in Houston, TX. I graduated from the University of Houston in December 2024 with a B.S. in Computer Science.

I love building tools that people actually use. Whether it's automation scripts, Discord bots, internal dashboards, or infrastructure setup, I take pride in crafting solutions that make people's lives easier. It's the same satisfaction I get from stringing badminton rackets or coaching players on the court - knowing I've helped someone improve or made their day a little easier.

Currently, I'm at Stellar Cyber working with Kubernetes, Linux, and security tooling while building internal automation tools for my team.

Technologies I work with:

  • Kubernetes
  • Linux
  • Docker
  • JavaScript
  • Python
  • Bash/Shell
  • PostgreSQL
  • MongoDB
  • React
  • Git
  • Postman
  • Jira

02. Experience

Technical Support Engineer @ Stellar Cyber

March 2024 - Present

  • Provide technical support for SIEM platform handling Kubernetes, Linux, and networking troubleshooting
  • Build automation scripts and internal React applications to streamline team workflows
  • Create and maintain system images for sensor deployment using Clonezilla
  • Develop Jira dashboards and maintain documentation in Confluence and Zendesk
  • Perform log analysis and debugging to resolve complex customer issues

IT & Operations Coordinator @ Houston Badminton Academy

July 2020 - Present

  • Manage Clubworx platform across 2 locations for memberships, bookings, reporting, and bulk communications
  • Build automated workflows for new member onboarding including welcome emails and mobile app invitations
  • Introduce and administer Skedda for court reservation management and scheduling
  • Restructure company website using WordPress, including page architecture and documentation

03. Projects

M6000 Calculator

React form/calculator to determine the number of M6000 appliances needed based on client volume ingestion requirements.

  • React
  • JavaScript

Discord Tools

A collection of utility tools for Discord, including a webhook message builder for creating formatted messages.

  • React
  • JavaScript
  • Discord API

Homelab

Self-hosted infrastructure running on Raspberry Pi with Docker containers and Tailscale VPN for secure remote access. Planned expansion includes a file server.

  • Raspberry Pi
  • Docker
  • Tailscale
  • Linux

04. Get In Touch

I'm currently open to new opportunities and my inbox is always open. Whether you have a question, a project idea, or just want to say hi, I'll do my best to get back to you!

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