Hi, My name is

Russel Dsouza.

Web Developer & Aspiring SOC Analyst

Resume
About Me

I'm a BCA student at Amity University Online with over 3 years of hands-on experience in web development, and a growing focus on cybersecurity and Linux systems.

I've built and deployed responsive web applications using React, JavaScript, Angular, and Firebase, gaining practical exposure to how modern applications are structured, perform, and behave in real-world environments. Through freelance projects and independent deployments, I developed a strong foundation in application architecture, performance, and reliability.

Over time, my interest shifted beyond building interfaces to understanding how systems work at a deeper level. I actively strengthen my cybersecurity skills through hands-on labs on TryHackMe, self-hosted environments on my Raspberry Pi 5, and publishing original security research. My current focus includes Linux administration, Bash scripting, OSINT, web security fundamentals, log analysis, and blue-team concepts.

I'm continuously improving my understanding of networking, system security, and infrastructure, and I'm always open to collaborations, meaningful conversations, or connecting with like-minded people, whether it's about web development, Linux, cybersecurity, or anything that sparks a good discussion.

Russel Dsouza
Projects

Nextcloud – Self-Hosted Cloud Storage on Raspberry Pi 5

Hosted a private Nextcloud instance on a Raspberry Pi 5 using Docker Compose and MariaDB. Secured remote access via Cloudflare Tunnel and Tailscale, with 2FA enabled for all accounts.

DockerLinuxCloudflareTailscaleSelf-Hosting

AdGuard Home on Raspberry Pi 5

Network-wide DNS ad blocker and privacy filter running on Raspberry Pi 5. Integrated with Tailscale as the private DNS server and Cloudflare Tunnel for secure dashboard access, no port forwarding required.

DNSNetworkingTailscaleCloudflareLinux

Raspberry Pi 5 Monitoring with Grafana & Prometheus

Self-hosted observability stack on Raspberry Pi 5 using Grafana, Prometheus, and Node Exporter. Real-time dashboards for CPU, memory, disk, and network metrics with secure remote access via Cloudflare Tunnel.

GrafanaPrometheusLinuxCloudflareMonitoring
Skills

Cybersecurity

OSINTShodanSIEMLog AnalysisNetwork SecurityNetworkingFirewallCyber Threat IntelligenceInformation GatheringOPSECAnonymization NetworksTor Network

DevOps & Infrastructure

LinuxLinux System AdministrationBash Shell ScriptingPowerShellDockerNginxFail2BanCloudflareTailscaleSelf-HostingDomain Name System (DNS)GrafanaPrometheusSystem AdministrationSystem Monitoring

Web Development

JavaScriptTypeScriptReactAngularNode.jsFirebaseHTML5CSS3Sass/SCSSBootstrapStrapi CMSGit

Database & Others

MySQLPostgreSQLDatabase ManagementPythonJavaRustC Programming
Experience

Self-employed

Web DeveloperFreelance · Contract

Aug 2025 – Dec 20255 months

Worked as a freelance web developer taking on independent client projects involving React development and Linux server administration. Integrated Strapi CMS with React frontend, configured firewall rules, enhanced system security, and implemented Fail2Ban on the production VPS. Managed full project lifecycle from requirement gathering to deployment, working directly with clients and handling delivery independently.

ReactLinuxNode.jsStrapi CMSPostgreSQLLinux System AdministrationDockerClient ManagementFirewallFail2Ban

Futuready Media

Web DeveloperFull-time

Dec 2022 – June 20252.7 years

Built and maintained responsive web applications for clients using React, JavaScript, and CSS. Solely managed the setup and deployment of a production VPS including server configuration, Nginx setup, and performance tuning. Handled multiple client projects simultaneously, converting legacy PHP applications to React and managing full deployment pipelines.

ReactJavaScriptPHPNginxLinuxVPSDockerFirewall

Vistaar Digital Communications Pvt. Ltd.

Associate Software EngineerInternship

Feb 2022 – May 20223 months

Worked as an Associate Software Engineer intern at Vistaar Digital, gaining hands-on experience with React, JavaScript, and Git in a professional development environment.

FirebaseReactJavaScriptJqueryGitHTMLCSS
Education

Bachelor of Computer Applications

Amity UniversityJuly 2024 – PresentDistance Learning
In Progress

Pursuing a Bachelor of Computer Applications at Amity University, covering programming languages, software engineering, networking, database management, and computer science fundamentals.

JavaPythonNetworkingDBMSSoftware EngineeringC Programming
Let's Connect

Whether it's about web development, cybersecurity, Linux, or just a good conversation. feel free to reach out.