2026

Renewing My Kubestronaut, Two Years LaterI had almost decided to let the Kubestronaut badge lapse. Then CNCF changed the renewal rules, and two exams a … Sep 28 · 7 min I Taught a One-Decision Model to Play Chrome Dino, and It Kept Telling Me I Was WrongA weekend spent pointing an open-source System One model at the Chrome dinosaur game, and the four things it … Sep 23 · 13 min Jev: The AI That Refuses to Talk to You (And Might Be Onto Something)On September 15, 2026, a two-year stealth startup called TypeSafe AI came out of hiding with $40 million in … Sep 22 · 11 min Why Kubernetes Is Bad at Serving LLMs (and Why That's Not Kubernetes' Fault)Part 1 of my llm-d series. Writing this down as I learn it, so both of us understand it properly. You have … Sep 11 · 9 min I Built a Rust App to Save My Family from Embarrassment on Video CallsHow I turned a Philips WiZ bulb into an on-air indicator for Microsoft Teams — no API access needed, just log … Apr 20 · 5 min The AI That Has to Pay Rent or DieWhat Web4 is, why it went viral, and why the smartest people can't agree on whether it's brilliant or … Apr 13 · 5 min The ₹1,500 Extender That Killed My Kubernetes ClusterFrom hunting a refurbished ThinkCentre online, to ordering a USB drive on Swiggy at midnight, to scrapping … Apr 6 · 12 min The Massive Engineering Behind Azure Blob StorageHow Microsoft build a system that handles 1 quadrillion transcation per month - and what breaks it when … Mar 24 · 16 min Canonical Log Lines, Evolved with OpenTelemetry“Logs were designed for a different era. An era of monoliths, single servers, and problems you could … Mar 23 · 8 min Swiggy Won't Show You Your Spending. So I Parsed 113 PDFs to Find Out.I just wanted to know how much I spend on Swiggy every month. There was no easy way to find out. So I built … Feb 11 · 8 min Reduce AKS Costs: 10 Practical Azure Kubernetes GuideRunning Kubernetes in the cloud is powerful—but if you’re not careful, it can also get expensive fast. In … Jan 7 · 6 min THE ECONOMY THAT KILLED HIMMost people think Jesus died for theological reasons. They’re wrong. He died for economic ones. We … Jan 2 · 7 min

2025

How to Train a Yolo Model for Digital Meter Reading“Can we train a YOLO model using an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 GPU with just ~975 temperature panel … Sep 2 · 12 min The Secret Behind ChatGPTI just watched an incredible MIT lecture on YouTube about Foundation Models and Generative AI, and I’m … Aug 7 · 6 min How to Setup Redis With High Availability in Bare MetalRedis is an open-source, in-memory key-value store known for its high performance and versatility. It operates … Jan 21 · 7 min

2024

Before You Give Up Key Themes and Insights 1. Emotional Runway vs. Financial Runway Financial Runway: Refers to the amount of … Dec 20 · 4 min How I Passed the CKS Exam After the October RevampEarning the Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) was the next big goal on my Kubernetes journey … Dec 3 · 4 min Making Your Kafka Cluster Production-Ready with Strimzi: Best PracticesApache Kafka is widely used for building distributed, real-time data pipelines. However, running Kafka in a … Oct 22 · 6 min Passing CKAD After Your CKAA lot of Reddit users say that CKAD is easier than CKA. Personally, I agree—it does feel lighter if you … Oct 20 · 2 min How My 15-Month-Old Baby Helped Me Pass the CKA ExamLast November, I scheduled my CKA exam, but guess what? I kept putting it off for months. Every time I thought … Oct 6 · 4 min SSL Pinning: Safeguarding Your App Against Man-in-the-Middle AttacksIn 2014, security researchers discovered a critical vulnerability in the HSBC mobile banking app for iOS. The … Sep 27 · 8 min Kafka Explained: The Post Office of Modern Data StreamingJoshua had been waiting anxiously for weeks. As an aspiring clerk, he knew that the government … Sep 24 · 4 min How to Create a Self-Signed Certificate for IIS and Host a WebsiteA few weeks ago, I got a task from my manager that seemed straightforward at first: set up a development … Sep 19 · 5 min Why YAML and How to Ace It?I remember the first time I encountered YAML—it was during a seemingly regular workday when a Kubernetes task … Sep 14 · 14 min The Ultimate Productivity System: Get Things Done Effortlessly! 🚀In the high-speed hustle of modern professional life, we often find ourselves chasing time, trying to grasp … Sep 12 · 3 min Reclaiming Our Digital Space: The Rise of NOSTR and the Renaissance of Social Media 💪🏻The early days of the internet were marked by a sense of freedom and innovation. Platforms like Twitter, … Sep 12 · 3 min The Batchology HandbookHello there! If you’ve ever wondered how to make your computer tasks faster and more efficient, … Sep 12 · 9 min The 5 Minute Death Journal MethodIn the hustle and bustle of our daily lives, it’s easy to let moments slip by without much thought. The … Sep 12 · 3 min Port Not AvailableYes, you read that right. The port you’re trying to use is already occupied by another application. If you’re … Sep 12 · 4 min Lessons Learned From a Former WhatsApp EngineerIn a recent YouTube video, a former WhatsApp engineer shared his insights on success in the tech industry and … Sep 12 · 2 min Issue Faced on WSFC Configuration for SQL Server AlwaysOn SetupI’ve had the privilege of navigating through a wide array of technical landscapes. Yet, the recent … Sep 12 · 4 min Integration of Zoho Desk and GrafanaHave you ever been a part of a hardworking team that, despite their efforts, ends up shouldering blame? If … Sep 12 · 4 min Installing Kafka and Kafka Connect on Seperate ServersInstalling Kafka and Kafka Connect on separate servers allows for better resource management, especially in … Sep 12 · 5 min How to Setup Kubernetes in Azure Virtual MachinesWelcome to the hard way of installing Kubernetes in Azure Virtual Machines. The instructions will be moreover … Sep 12 · 15 min How Programmers Can Become 10X More EffectiveIn a world where technology is ever-evolving, programmers are constantly seeking ways to enhance their skills … Sep 12 · 3 min How I Started a YouTube Channel and Got 100K Subscribers in 6 Months (Even Though I Got Copyright Strikes)During the COVID-19 lockdown, people had differing views: some felt it could be the end, while others saw it … Sep 12 · 5 min How Does TLS Works Under the HoodIn the cold winter of 1944, Germany’s once-unbreakable Enigma code had been compromised by the Allies. With … Sep 12 · 5 min A Beginners Guide to Vim ShortcutsVim is a highly configurable text editor used in programming. It’s known for its efficiency, enabling … Sep 12 · 3 min 15 Ways to Stay Fit While Sitting at HomeIn our current era of remote work and virtual learning, prioritizing physical and mental fitness is more … Sep 12 · 3 min