6 posts tagged with "Reflections"

Last week I realized I had put myself in front of people 30 times since I started promoting Kairos 3 years ago. That's roughly 10 times per year, which I think is a fantastic number for me.

2025 felt like a continuation of the momentum I built last year with Kairos—more code, more people, and more proof that collaboration beats any solo sprint. I spent the year balancing hands-on engineering with developer relations, and I kept learning that the best outcomes happen when we build with others, not just for them.

As we approach the end of 2024, I find it important to reflect on the milestones achieved this year and how they've shaped my journey as a software developer, technologist, and contributor to the Cloud Native ecosystem. This post is as much about sharing insights as it is about expressing gratitude for the opportunities and support I've received.

There’s been a gigantic buzz around AI for a while now. Unless you’re living under a rock, it’s hard not to get hit by this topic. So, a month or two back, I decided to finally give it an honest shot and see if AI can bring any benefits to my work or personal life.

Today, I’m celebrating 10 years since I moved to Europe and became a migrant worker. Living abroad helped me grow as a programmer, professional and a human being. This is a short summary about the process, challenges, and key learnings from this experience.

A hackathon’s value proposition is generally one of innovation. Companies see these events as an investment to come up with new products. However, I recently found out they are also a great way to teach us about existing flaws in our software development processes.