Writing
Technical essays on software engineering, backend systems, cloud infrastructure, and the design decisions behind the projects I build. My writing focuses on clarity, trade-offs, and practical learning rather than tutorials or trend-driven content.
A URL Shortener as a Gateway System Design Problem
From beginner assumptions to real-world system design. A URL shortener looks like a weekend project until you try to design one that won't break at scale.
The First Two Weeks of 2026: Quiet Signals Worth Paying Attention To
The first two weeks of a new year rarely come with fireworks in tech. What they offer instead are signals — small, early indicators of where things may be heading before the noise ramps up and narratives harden.
A New Year, A Different Kind of Commitment
The Battle of New Year Resolutions... The new year has a way of making everything feel possible.
Monitoring vs Observability in Software Systems
As software systems evolve from monoliths into distributed, cloud-native architectures, keeping systems healthy has become harder and more important than ever.