👨💻 About Me
I'm a Software Engineer at freeCodeCamp, where I lead the design and development of the Python curriculum, shaping how millions of learners worldwide practice programming. With 7+ years of backend engineering experience, I've built scalable systems across SaaS, media, and fintech - from multi-tenant platforms to high-traffic digital journalism sites. I'm also a technical author whose handbooks on Docker, Kubernetes, NGINX, and other technologies have been read by over 500,000 developers globally.
My mission is to make complex technical concepts accessible. I've authored 5 comprehensive handbooks including The Docker Handbook, The Kubernetes Handbook, The NGINX Handbook, The Arch Linux Handbook, and The Python Code Example Handbook - collectively read by 500,000+ developers. I also produce video courses sponsored by industry leaders like MongoDB, Replit, and Neo4j, with over 3 million total views.
I contribute technical articles to freeCodeCamp, Laravel News, and other platforms, focusing on practical solutions, best practices, and hands-on tutorials that help developers solve real-world problems.
When I'm not building systems or writing tutorials, you'll find me exploring stories. I'm an avid reader of fiction - especially mystery, horror, philosophy, and classics. From Dostoevsky to contemporary Japanese literature, reading keeps me grounded and reminds me that great software, like great stories, is fundamentally about solving human problems. Check out my reading journey to see what I'm currently into.
I'm always open to interesting conversations about backend engineering, technical writing, or just good books. Feel free to reach out!