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How I Use AI as a Platform Engineer

AI didn't replace my job — it changed how I do it. Here's exactly how I use Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini day-to-day as a platform engineer.

May 8, 2026·6 min read

Startups should keep their infrastructure: SIMPLE

In today's world infrastructure can get complex quickly. While you are growing your startup, it is important to keep the infrastructure "Stupid Simple."

Apr 16, 2026·3 min read

"Terraform is Dead" in Platform Engineering

Terraform took the industry by surprise. But this new thing is taking over platforms... Gitops is replacing the IaC scene!

Apr 9, 2026·4 min read

Karmada: Managing Kubernetes at Scale Across Multiple Clusters

Running workloads across multiple Kubernetes clusters is a real challenge. Karmada offers a clean, open-source solution — here's what it is and when you should reach for it.

Apr 25, 2026·5 min read