Vaṇakkam! 🙏🏽

வணக்கம்/Vaṇakkam is a respectful Tamil greeting, said with hands joined together — a small gesture of warmth and welcome.

I'm from India, currently living in Bengaluru. I write about software engineering, distributed systems, databases, and the development teams that build them.

I specialize in architecting for scale, building cloud-native platforms using first principles thinking, and designing resilient distributed systems that evolve with the needs of the business. Whether it's scaling out infrastructure, improving developer workflows, or simplifying systems to their core, I care deeply about making technology both powerful and humane.

I’m the kind of person who sees systems where others see silos, who thrives in ambiguity and builds clarity.
I bring a craftsman’s obsession to simplifying complexity and a mentor’s heart to building others up.
I don’t just scale infrastructure — I scale impact.

This blog is where I share what I’ve learned — from the trenches of engineering, leadership, and product building.

Over time, through building systems and working with teams, I've developed a deep appreciation for simplicity, scale, and thoughtful engineering.
This blog is where I reflect on those experiences — and hopefully, spark a few conversations along the way.

Thanks for visiting! 👋🏽