This PortfolioMeta - the portfolio site itself. Built with Next.js 15, Payload CMS, PostgreSQL, MinIO, Docker. Terminal Noir design language.
PDF Canvas ConverterA microservices platform that parses PDFs and converts them to interactive canvas elements. Python workers for parsing/building, Node.js API gateway, MinIO storage.
Payment EngineAn event-driven payment processing system built with Kafka, Keycloak auth, PostgreSQL. Handles transaction workflows, retry logic, and audit trails.
Problem Solving Over Stack LoyaltyWhy the "best programming language" question misses the point, and how thinking in patterns across the stack matters more than stack loyalty.#Career#Software Engineering
Docker Compose Changed How I Set Up Dev EnvironmentsHow Docker Compose replaced scattered setup guides with a single command for consistent, reproducible development environments.#DevOps
Why I Chose Next.js for (Almost) EverythingA practical look at why Next.js became my default full-stack framework — covering SSR, SSG, API routes, the App Router, and Payload CMS integration.#Web Development