👋 Hey, I'm Russell Butler

Backend Developer • Tech Strategist • Digital Systems Builder

I build clean, scalable backend systems and digital products that help people and businesses run smarter.
Python. FastAPI. Automation. Smart Tech. Local-first digital ecosystems.

I’m over 50, still leveling up, and I’m proving in real time that anyone can reinvent themselves with discipline, curiosity, and modern tools.

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🚀 What I’m Focused On Right Now

• Building Smart Tech Simplified — my public case study on becoming a skilled backend developer
• Developing ATL Social Media, a wiki-style local business directory built on FastAPI + Postgres
• Creating TVW3, a Web3-powered digital hub for Atlanta creators and entrepreneurs
• Launching automated digital products that teach seniors, parents, and small businesses how to win with tech

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🧰 My Toolkit

Languages:

• Python, SQL, JavaScript

Frameworks & Tools:

• FastAPI, Flask
• PostgreSQL, MongoDB
• Git & GitHub
• Docker & container-based deployments
• PowerShell, Bash, REST APIs
• AI workflows + automation tooling

Cloud & DevOps:

• GitHub Actions (CI/CD)
• Rend

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