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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.

AI Is Not Just Changing Work - It Is Redefining It

2026-03-085 min read

A reflection on the overwhelming pace of AI, the productivity explosion it is creating, and why the future of work may be changing faster than we expected.

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The AI Paradox

2026-01-304 min read

For a long time, I didn’t want to use AI. Not because I didn’t understand it, but because I was wary of what it represented. The hype was loud. The promises were exaggerated...

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A URL Shortener as a Gateway System Design Problem

2026-01-244 min read

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.

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The First Two Weeks of 2026: Quiet Signals Worth Paying Attention To

2026-01-244 min read

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.

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