How I Got into Cloud Computing

It started back when I was managing servers by hand, installing patches, configuring security, and handling every detail myself. Then I deployed my first app to AWS and watched as a load-balanced cluster spun up in minutes instead of hours. That was the moment I realized cloud computing lets me focus on building features instead of plumbing.

From there I dove into managed services everywhere I could: running containers with Docker and Kubernetes, automating infrastructure with Terraform, and building event-driven pipelines on Azure and Google Cloud. Every new challenge — whether architecting for high availability or debugging tricky network issues — gave me fresh insight into reliability and performance at scale.

As my skills grew, I moved into roles where I could shape architecture and workflows: designing fault-tolerant microservices, creating CI/CD pipelines that actually saved time, and coaching teammates on best practices. Along the way I discovered that the best part of cloud engineering is not only mastering the technology but helping others adopt these patterns to build more robust systems.

My Goals for This Site

I built this site to share everything I’ve learned working in modern cloud development. Here’s what I plan to deliver:

1. Hands-On Tutorials
   Step-by-step guides for real problems such as deploying a Next.js app to serverless functions, setting up multi-region Kubernetes clusters, or adding security scans into your build pipeline.

2. Architecture Case Studies
   Clear explanations of trade-offs when choosing databases, load balancers, or network setups. You’ll get diagrams, code samples, and the reasoning behind each decision.

3. Tooling Tips and Tricks
   Configuration snippets and reviews for tools I use daily: Terraform modules, GitHub Actions workflows, container scanners, and more so you can get productive fast.

4. Lessons from Production
   True stories and postmortems that explain what went wrong, how we fixed it, and what we changed to prevent repeat incidents. You’ll see honest insights rather than theoretical best practices.

5. Community Collaboration
   This is a two-way street. Leave comments, suggest topics you’re wrestling with, or share your own cloud success. Together we’ll push what’s possible in cloud engineering.

Whether you’re deploying your first function or managing a fleet of microservices, I hope this site becomes your go-to resource for building resilient, scalable systems. Welcome aboard!