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Thoughts on AWS, tech leadership, and building in the cloud.
What is a Fractional CTO?
2026-03-19
A fractional CTO gives startups senior technical leadership without the full-time price tag. Here's what they do, when you need one, and how to decide.
read_moreHow I Replaced WordPress with a .NET Razor Pages Site in a Single Session
2026-03-19
I replaced my bloated WordPress site with a lean ASP.NET Core Razor Pages app — no database, markdown-powered, deployed to the same Lightsail server. Here's exactly how I did it.
read_moreWhat is Infrastructure as Code?
2026-03-19
Infrastructure as Code lets you define and manage your servers, networks, and cloud resources through code instead of manual configuration. Here's why it matters and how to get started.
read_moreWhat Is Serverless Computing?
2026-03-19
A practical breakdown of serverless computing — what it actually means, how the event-driven model works, the real benefits and trade-offs, and why AWS Lambda leads the pack.
read_moreWhat is CI/CD?
2026-03-19
CI/CD automates building, testing, and deploying your code. Here's what continuous integration and continuous delivery actually mean, and how to get started.
read_moreWhat is AWS Route 53?
2026-03-19
A practical guide to AWS Route 53 — DNS fundamentals, hosted zones, record types, and routing policies explained.
read_moreDocker for Beginners
2026-03-19
A beginner-friendly guide to Docker — what containers are, how they differ from VMs, Dockerfile basics, and why Docker has become essential in modern development workflows.
read_moreWhat is AWS VPC?
2026-03-19
A clear breakdown of AWS VPC — subnets, security groups, route tables, internet gateways, and why networking matters in the cloud.
read_moreWhat is a Scrum Product Owner?
2026-03-19
The Scrum Product Owner is the voice of the customer inside the development team. Here's what the role actually involves and how it differs from the Scrum Master.
read_moreWhat is AWS CodePipeline?
2026-03-19
A developer-friendly guide to AWS CodePipeline — stages, integrations, and how it ties together your CI/CD workflow.
read_moreYAML Frontmatter Explained: The Secret Header Powering Static Sites
2026-03-19
YAML frontmatter is the metadata block at the top of markdown files that powers blogs, documentation sites, and static site generators. Here's what it is and how to use it.
read_moreWhat is Planning Poker?
2026-03-19
Planning poker is a team estimation technique used in Scrum to size user stories. Here's how it works, what the cards mean, and how to run better sessions.
read_moreWhat is AWS S3?
2026-03-19
A practical introduction to Amazon S3 — buckets, objects, use cases, and how the pricing model works.
read_moreWhat is AWS Lightsail?
2026-03-19
A straightforward look at AWS Lightsail — what it is, how it compares to EC2, pricing, and when it's the right choice.
read_moreZapier AWS Lambda Integration
2026-03-19
How to connect Zapier to AWS Lambda — why you'd want to, real-world use cases, a practical setup walkthrough using webhooks, and pricing considerations for both sides.
read_moreAutomate Your AWS Deployments with GitHub Actions
2024-08-10
A step-by-step guide to setting up CI/CD for AWS deployments using GitHub Actions — from zero to automated deploys.
read_more5 Lessons from a Year of Fractional CTO Work
2024-02-20
What I've learned helping multiple startups as a fractional CTO — the patterns, pitfalls, and what actually moves the needle.
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