Insights on Systems Design, Architecture & Engineering Leadership
I'm Carl Handy — I write about the craft of building software that scales, from systems architecture and distributed systems to engineering leadership and open-source innovation.
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Building a robust cash grant portal
Building a fault tolerate national cash grant system.
Read articleLove, Death and LLMs
Exploring the ethics of automated love.
Read articleWhen Grief Doesn’t Make Sense, Even When It Should
Grief has a funny way of showing up when everything seems to “make sense.” This post is for anyone who’s ever found themselves feeling confused, frustrated, or even angry at the emotional weight that logic just can’t lift.
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“Perfection Is the Enemy of Progress”: Lessons from Technology Development and AI Ethics
Lessons from my decade long career building SaaS products
Read articleThe year I stopped coding
After a decade of late nights and endless lines of code, I decided to hang up my keyboard and step into leadership.
Read articleAn object in motion
Reflections on turning 30
Read articleFrom Dropout to Leader: Lessons from My Unconventional Tech Journey
In this reflective blog post, I share my journey from dropping out of college to becoming a leader in the tech industry. Despite not following a traditional path, persistence, self-learning, and embracing diverse experiences shaped my career. This post offers insights and lessons for anyone considering alternative routes to success in tech.
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