Adam Russo
@adamrusso
DevOps engineer skilled in AWS, automation, and reliable cloud-native systems.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I build production-grade cloud-native applications and automation tools primarily in the AWS ecosystem, focusing on reliability, repeatability, and security. I have hands-on experience designing monitoring, scaling, and deployment solutions that reduce operational toil.
My recent projects include an end-to-end AWS monitoring pipeline using CloudWatch, EventBridge, Lambda and SNS, a portable Kubernetes-based web server with Prometheus/Grafana monitoring, and a production-ready FastAPI two-tier application backed by RDS and served behind an ALB and CloudFront.
I have supported organizations from first-contact service desk work to second-tier Linux and security operations, writing scripts and Ansible playbooks to automate credential resets, provisioning, and maintenance tasks. I hold industry certifications including AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and several CompTIA certifications.
I bring strong teamwork, emotional intelligence, and a demonstrated work ethic—also reflected in my nonprofit experience raising a Seeing Eye puppy—to roles that require operational rigor, initiative, and clear communication.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
TEVolunteer Puppy Raiser
The Seeing Eye
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Raised and trained a guide-dog-in-training (yellow Labrador) in obedience, environmental acclimation, and scheduled routines, demonstrating patience and responsibility in a long-term volunteer role.
DevOps Engineer
Projects and Consulting Work
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 1 month)
Built production-grade cloud-native applications and tooling on AWS, including an end-to-end monitoring system with CloudWatch/EventBridge/Lambda and a FastAPI two-tier web app with Auto Scaling, ALB, CloudFront, and RDS; delivered a Kubernetes-based portable web server with Prometheus/Grafana monitoring.
Service Desk Analyst
Janney Montgomery Scott
May 2021 - Present (4 years 9 months)
Provided first- and second-tier support for employees and clients, improving efficiency by creating scripts to automate credential resets, network diagnostics, and application maintenance.
Security Analyst
Clone Systems
Sep 2021 - May 2022 (8 months)
Configured datacenter networking and Linux VMs using cloned drives and Ansible, managed vulnerability scans, and monitored SIEM logs to identify and escalate security incidents.
DAProvided first-tier technical support, diagnosed application/OS/network issues, managed role-based access, and ensured workstation interoperability with medical devices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
HCHarcum College
Associate of Science
Completed an Associate of Science degree at Harcum College, graduating in 2015.
PUPenn State University
Bachelor of Science
Completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Penn State University, graduating in 2010.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Job categories
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