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Reflections on building scalable web systems, product-oriented development, and lessons learned along the engineering journey.

Product Thinking7 min read

I Shipped the Feature. I Missed the Product.

A reflection on a pivotal conversation with my tech lead. Completing a technical ticket is not the same as building a real product—shifting from a purely engineering mindset to a product-oriented one.

June 6, 2026Read on Hashnode
AI & Security3 min read

Tokenization is not hard.

Demystifying the process of tokenization in modern applications. Whether splitting text for LLMs or securing sensitive payment data, here is why the concept is simpler than it seems and how to implement it correctly.

June 7, 2026Read on Hashnode
System Architecture5 min read

How Modern Apps Handle Image & Video Uploads?

An in-depth look at the architectural journey of media from selection to storage. What actually happens behind the scenes of an Instagram-like upload flow to ensure scale, reliability, and speed.

May 15, 2026Read on Hashnode

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