Words & Ideas

Stories, lessons, and things I'm learning along the way. Thanks for reading!

My Journey with Google Vertex AI: From Confusion to Confidence
Cloud & AI

My Journey with Google Vertex AI: From Confusion to Confidence

Exploring the complexities of Google's Vertex AI platform and how I overcame the initial learning curve to build scalable ML pipelines.

Machine LearningGoogle CloudVertex AI+1
January 15, 20248 min read
AWS Lambda: The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected
Cloud Computing

AWS Lambda: The Good, The Bad, and The Unexpected

A deep dive into my experiences with AWS Lambda, including performance optimization, cold starts, and cost management strategies.

AWSServerlessLambda+1
January 10, 202412 min read
Mastering Apache Airflow: Orchestrating Complex Data Workflows
Data Engineering

Mastering Apache Airflow: Orchestrating Complex Data Workflows

How I learned to design and implement robust data pipelines using Apache Airflow, including best practices and common pitfalls.

Data EngineeringApache AirflowETL+1
January 5, 202415 min read
Kubernetes Deep Dive: Lessons from Production Deployments
DevOps

Kubernetes Deep Dive: Lessons from Production Deployments

Real-world insights from deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters in production environments.

KubernetesDevOpsContainer Orchestration+1
December 28, 202318 min read
GCP vs AWS: A Developer's Perspective After Using Both
Cloud Computing

GCP vs AWS: A Developer's Perspective After Using Both

Comparing Google Cloud Platform and AWS from a developer's viewpoint, including pricing, features, and developer experience.

GCPAWSCloud Comparison+1
December 20, 202310 min read
React Performance Optimization: Beyond the Basics
Frontend Development

React Performance Optimization: Beyond the Basics

Advanced techniques for optimizing React applications, including code splitting, memoization, and bundle analysis.

ReactPerformanceFrontend+1
December 15, 202314 min read