Ross Russell
About Ross Russell
Ross Russell is a Senior Security Engineer currently working at CircleCI, specializing in red teaming and threat hunting. He has a background in software quality assurance and park management, with experience in monitoring platforms for abusive users and developing tools to enhance network security.
Current Role at CircleCI
Ross Russell currently serves as a Senior Security Engineer at CircleCI, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he specializes in red teaming and threat hunting, focusing on monitoring platforms for abusive users. His responsibilities include developing tools to detect and block malicious hosts at the network level and analyzing tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to automate the banning of malicious activities.
Previous Experience in Security Engineering
Prior to his current role, Ross worked at Kasada as a Senior Security Engineer from 2022 to 2023. He also held a position as a Security Engineer at CircleCI from 2021 to 2022. His experience in security engineering has equipped him with skills in monitoring platforms such as Discord, Telegram, and YouTube for emerging threats, as well as implementing code to block abuse.
Background in Software Quality Assurance
Ross began his career in the gaming industry, working as a Software Quality Assurance Tester at Atari Games from 2002 to 2004. This role provided him with foundational experience in software testing and quality assurance processes. He later transitioned to various roles in security engineering and project management.
Education and Training
Ross studied Linux Administration at Foothill College from 2001 to 2002, completing a one-year program. He also attended Hack Reactor, where he completed a three-month program in Full-stack Software Engineering in 2021. This educational background has contributed to his technical expertise in software development and system administration.
Experience as a Park Ranger
From 2019 to 2021, Ross worked as a Park Ranger for the City of Mountain View. This role involved responsibilities related to public safety and environmental stewardship, showcasing his diverse skill set beyond the technology sector.