# Kevin Russell

> Software Engineer at Obsidian Security

Location: Montara, California, United States
Profile: https://flows.cv/kevinrussell

I am a full stack software engineer with a strong cybersecurity background. Currently, I am a Software Engineer at F5 (F5 acquired Shape Security in 2020), responsible for improving threat detection and core decision-engine functionality and infrastructure. I enjoy refactoring and improving legacy systems to keep up to date with leading-edge industry trends. 

I studied Science, Technology and Society (B.S.) at Stanford University, concentrating in Innovation and Organization. 

Prior to studying at Stanford, I was a Marine Corps Infantryman and went on two combat deployments to Afghanistan.

Competencies: software engineering, machine learning, cloud computing, Kubernetes, Java/Kotlin, JavaScript, React, Python, networking, infrastructure, Terraform

## Work Experience
### Software Engineer @ Obsidian Security
Jan 2024 – Present

### Senior Software Engineer @ F5
Jan 2023 – Jan 2024

### Software Engineer @ Shape Security
Jan 2019 – Jan 2023

### Cybersecurity Operations and Product Apprentice @ Shape Security
Jan 2019 – Jan 2019

### Public Spaces Recycling Project Intern @ RethinkWaste
Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | San Carlos, CA
Conducted research to recommend new recycling cans for Bay Area public spaces in order to reduce sending recyclable materials to landfill.

Worked with local governments to ensure suggestions met logistical and aesthetic needs.

### Digital Media Marketing Intern @ Thule Group
Jan 2016 – Jan 2016 | Niwot, CO
Maintained core company websites with the use of a content management system.

Conducted competitive audits to make recommendations that were ultimately approved to improve user experience.

### Infantryman @ United States Marine Corps
Jan 2011 – Jan 2015 | Twentynine Palms, CA
Maintained accountability of numerous personnel and equipment on two combat deployments to Afghanistan.

Ensured delivery of mission critical indirect fires while serving as a forward observer in a company Fire Support Team.


## Education
### Bachelor of Science - BS in Science, Technology, and Society
Stanford University


## Contact & Social
- LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/kevindanielrussell

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Last updated: 2026-03-23