Blog
2025
- How I Passed the AWS Solutions Architect – Professional (SAP-C02)My path to passing the AWS SAP-C02 — from hands-on AWS experience and Stephane Maarek's Udemy course to recognizing the mock exam patterns that actually repeat in the real test.AWSCertification
- Foundations of Data Systems Explained-- DDIA (1/3)Dissecting the fundamental concepts behind modern data-intensive applications, based on Part I (Chapters 1–4) of Designing Data-Intensive Applications, with examples drawn from real systems.Systems DesignData EngineeringBackendDDIA
- Java App Scalability on Kubernetes: Patterns and PracticesExplore proven patterns and battle-tested practices for scaling Java applications in Kubernetes environments.KubernetesJavaSRESystem Design
- Observability in Practice: Key Takeaways from the SRE BookInsights from the Site Reliability Engineering book on how observability enables better reliability, incident response, and service quality.SREObservabilityDevOps
- Build, Tag, Automate: AWS Tagging Essentials for SREsHow to use tagging in AWS to support reliability, automation, and visibility.AWSSRESystem DesignTagging
- Monitoring Elasticsearch: An SRE PerspectiveA guide to setting up effective monitoring for Elasticsearch clusters through the lens of Site Reliability Engineering.SREObservabilityElasticsearch
- IAM Smart: Build Secure Access Policies in AWSA comprehensive guide to secure and effective IAM policy design in AWS, with real-world examples and actionable best practices.AWSIAMSecuritySystem DesignAccess Control