In 4 months, we moved our core platform from a legacy setup to a cloud-native architecture with less operational friction.
Available · Q3 engagements
that outlastscale withship faster thansurvive the next quarter.
Field notes and hands-on consulting. Mostly TypeScript, AWS, and the organizational shapes around them.
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Latest Posts and Notes
View All Posts Should Stateful Resources Live in a Separate CDK Stack?
A lifecycle test for CDK stack layout: give a resource its own long-lived stack when it outlives any single deployer, then reach it by a well-known name.
aws-cdkcloudformationinfrastructure-as-code +4
July 3, 2026 14 min read Cloud Computing
Managing IAM Policies and Roles at Scale Without Hitting AWS Limits
The exact IAM size, attach, and quota limits you will hit at scale, and the scoped-policy, permission-boundary, and SCP structure that keeps you far from every one.
awsiamsecurity +4
July 1, 2026 13 min read Cloud Computing
Backstage Build vs Buy: The Real Cost of Running Your Own IDP
Backstage looks like a quick install, but the recurring cost is a standing platform team. A leader's guide to deciding DIY Backstage versus a hosted IDP.
backstageplatform-engineeringdeveloper-experience +2
June 30, 2026 11 min read Cloud Computing
§ 02 · outcomes
Selected Outcomes
With a focused AWS and serverless redesign, we reduced annual infrastructure spend by around $200K.
§ 03 · services
How I Can Help
Focused support for architecture and delivery decisions.
Architecture Review
I turn your current setup into a clear, practical technical direction.
Sharper technical decisions
Technical Advisory
Short, practical guidance for product and engineering teams.
Fast and focused feedback