Years ago, I found myself in a team where decision-making felt chaotic. There were no managers, just “owners” of tasks and projects. It felt empowering until it didn’t. Deadlines slipped, no one seemed accountable, and team members quietly longed for someone to just decide. That experience made me curious: is flat …
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When I began managing engineers, I quickly realized that success wasn't just about solving technical problems it was about designing systems, enabling people, and managing complexity at scale. But with every new challenge, I felt like I was piecing together a puzzle with missing corners.

Will Larson’s An Elegant …

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This book is a practical, insightful guide into the growing discipline of Developer Relations (DevRel), an intersection of marketing, engineering, community building, and empathy. I chose this book because the field of DevRel is no longer a niche. It’s becoming essential for tech companies building platforms, APIs, and …
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A few years ago, I found myself increasingly drawn into the world of AI engineering, especially with the rise of foundation models like GPT, BERT, and Stable Diffusion. These models were no longer just research curiosities they were powering real-world applications at an unprecedented scale. When I came across AI …
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In the fast-paced era of cloud-native systems and distributed architectures, maintaining visibility and reliability across complex infrastructures has become crucial. This led me to explore Mastering OpenTelemetry and Observability by Steve Flanders. The book is a deep dive into the tools, techniques, and methodologies …
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As a parent and mentor, I’m always on the lookout for resources to inspire and educate young minds. My son recently expressed an interest in learning Python, and I also help kids at a coding club take their first steps into programming. These two motivations led me to John Elder’s Intro to Python Programming. This book …
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While managing my own projects that rely on Kubernetes clusters, I often encountered challenges involving scalability, security, and cost optimisation across various cloud providers. These obstacles made me curious about how industry experts approach multi-cloud Kubernetes environments. That’s when I stumbled upon …
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When I first came across the idea of platform engineering, I realised how critical it is for scaling organisations to manage shared infrastructure and tools effectively. Camille Fournier and Ian Nowland's Platform Engineering goes beyond theory, offering actionable strategies for building cohesive, user-centric …
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When I first discovered the Raspberry Pi, its versatility felt like a door to endless possibilities. 20 Easy Raspberry Pi Projects by Rui and Sara Santos exemplifies this sentiment by transforming this tiny computer into a toolkit for creativity. The book is packed with practical and entertaining projects, each …
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Reliability is a cornerstone of successful services, but how do we define and measure it effectively? Implementing Service Level Objectives by Alex Hidalgo provides a practical guide to adopting SLO-based approaches, allowing teams to balance user expectations and operational constraints. With its insights into SLIs …
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