About Me

Computer Science Student | Software Developer | Cybersecurity Enthusiast

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Hello! I'm a Computer Science student with a minor in Philosophy, passionate about building innovative software solutions and exploring cybersecurity. Currently based in Austin, Texas, I combine strong technical skills with critical thinking to solve complex problems.

My approach combines strong technical foundations with critical thinking—thanks to my philosophy minor—allowing me to tackle complex problems from multiple angles. I'm passionate about building software that's not just functional, but secure and scalable.

Current Focus

  • Completing B.S. in Computer Science (Minor in Philosophy)
  • Building automated trading systems and cybersecurity tools
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Russell Sullivan

Austin, Texas

Technical Skills

Technologies and tools I work with regularly

Languages

C++CJavaJavaScriptPythonx86 AssemblyMIPS Assembly

Frontend Development

ReactHTML5CSS3JavaScript ES6+TypeScriptNext.jsTailwind CSS

Backend Development

Node.jsExpress.jsREST APIsGraphQL

Databases & Tools

PostgreSQLMongoDBMySQLLAMP StackMERN StackGitDocker

Specializations

CybersecurityAlgorithmic TradingSystem ArchitectureLow-Level Programming

Career Interests

  • Software Engineering roles
  • Cybersecurity positions
  • Full-Stack Development
  • Algorithmic Trading

Collaboration Opportunities

  • Automated trading systems and financial technology
  • Cybersecurity research and tool development
  • Full-stack web application projects
  • Open source contributions

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

Current

Texas State University

  • Minor in Philosophy

Professional Highlights

PassiveGuard

Full-Stack Security Monitoring Platform

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  • React-based frontend with Node.js/Express backend
  • Admin dashboard for user and traffic management
  • Real-time network scanning and vulnerability detection
  • Role-based authentication and authorization
ReactExpress.jsMongoDBREST API

Stock Market Trading Bot

Automated Cryptocurrency Trading System

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  • Real-time market analysis and automated trade execution
  • Integration with Webull API for live trading
  • Position tracking and limit order management
  • Support for multiple cryptocurrency pairs (BTC, ETH)
C++PythonWebull APIBinance API

Reverse Shell with AV Evasion

Obfuscated Shellcode for Security Research

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  • Custom encryption methods to bypass signature-based antivirus
  • Caesar cipher with potential for Diffie-Hellman key exchange
  • Block-by-block payload decryption and execution
  • Research into polymorphic encryption and steganography techniques
CShellcodeCryptographyWindows API

Chess Engine

Object-Oriented Chess Game

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  • Full chess game implementation with piece movement logic
  • Board state management and turn-based gameplay
  • Move validation and game flow control
JavaOOP Design Patterns

Computer Vision Traffic Controller

Vision-Based Traffic Light Control Using YOLOv8

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  • Real-time object detection using YOLOv8
  • Detects vehicles, pedestrians, and animals
  • Dynamic traffic light timing based on density
  • Jupyter Notebook with full analysis pipeline
PythonYOLOv8OpenCVDeep Learning

AI Connect Four

Connect Four with MinMax & Alpha-Beta Pruning AI

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  • MinMax algorithm with Alpha-Beta pruning for optimal performance
  • Depth-controlled search with tunable difficulty levels
  • Modular heuristics for flexible board evaluation
  • Dual-depth CLI interface for testing and benchmarking
C++AI AlgorithmsMinMaxAlpha-Beta Pruning

Super Mario Clone

Classic Super Mario Game in C++ with SDL

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  • Classic Super Mario gameplay mechanics
  • Sprite rendering and animation using SDL Plotter
  • Collision detection and physics simulation
  • Enemy AI and level design
C++SDLGame DevelopmentOOP

Let's Work Together

I'm always open to discussing new opportunities, interesting projects, or collaborations. Feel free to reach out!