Implementing Thanos for Long-Term Storage in Large-Scale Kubernetes ClustersAs part of managing the central Kubernetes platform at VMware, I was responsible for handling the observability stack for large-scale…Feb 13Feb 13
Scaling SRE and Platform Infrastructure Team into Distributed SquadsI want to share some of my reflections of establishing and supporting the centralized K8s platform and managed services team at VMware…Feb 11Feb 11
Managing and Coding: Finding the Right Balance as a Technical LeaderCompanies that expect managers to spend more than 50% of their time coding has a leadership mentality that does not align with mine. In my…Feb 4Feb 4
Kafka ManagementAt VMware, we provided a managed Kafka service that resided on our centralized K8s platform. We supported this service in our K8s clusters…Feb 1Feb 1
Daily Gratitude for the Things Around UsIn our fast-paced lives, we often overlook the significance of the objects around us. Yet, each item in our homes plays a role in enriching…Nov 22, 2024Nov 22, 2024
The Art of Just Being: A Guide to Mindfulness and Inner PeaceThe Art of Just Being: A Guide to Mindfulness and Inner PeaceNov 19, 2024Nov 19, 2024
Passion Drives SuccessOne of my proudest moments as a mentor was with a former SRE I had the privilege of guiding. During the pandemic, we were both part of a…Sep 11, 2024Sep 11, 2024
How I used Emotional Intelligence to navigate through an acquisitionNot all acquisitions are equal. Companies acquire other businesses for various reasons: reducing competition, accessing new technology or…Sep 4, 2024Sep 4, 2024
Managing Layoffs and Role EliminationsAs of August 2024, we find ourselves in an interesting yet challenging time. Post-pandemic, companies are encouraging a return to the…Aug 27, 2024Aug 27, 2024
How promoting Emotional Intelligence and EQ in the workplace translates to being a spiritual guruIn today’s fast-paced work environment, the idea of blending emotional intelligence with spiritual principles might seem unconventional…Aug 23, 2024Aug 23, 2024
