🚀 Senior Architect | SRE & Database Expert | AI Orchestrator 👋 Building the future at the speed of thought. ⚡️ I don't just write code; I architect high-performance, bulletproof ecosystems. With a foundation in Systems Engineering and a mastery of Go and TypeScript, I bridge the gap between heavy-duty backend reliability and seamless, high-conversion frontends.
A selection of published writing and insights from Madalin.
Design infrastructure assuming compromise is inevitable. Learn how to build systems with internal boundaries that protect critical assets even when attackers breach your network.
OCSL Version 1.0 is a free software license enabling individuals and small organizations to freely use, modify, and distribute software, while restricting commercial use by larger entities to promote equitable open-source access.
A tiny, private macOS menu bar app reveals memory pressure, RAM and CPU hogs, and key system health stats—without graphs, bloat, or network access.
Notes from a working developer on why some people's AI agents outperform everyone else's — and how to become one of them.
Where AI assists, where it co-works — and why the build-versus-buy line in a 10–50 person software company has moved much further than anyone's spreadsheet has.
AlmaLinux’s ten-year lifecycle is ideal for stateful services—databases and storage clusters—where stability matters more than frequent OS upgrades.
Debian’s two-year release cycle creates a calm, predictable upgrade window—helping businesses avoid rushed migrations, security risks, and costly emergency support.
Discover how Debian and OpenSuse can slash costs and boost security for your small business while reducing ransomware risks through open-source Linux advantages.
Three symptoms on a Dell XPS 13 9310 that look like Linux bugs — a battery setting that won't save, a heat warning in a cold room, and Wi-Fi that crashes itself. All three are the firmware, with real logs and fixes.
Bold entrepreneurs seize fleeting opportunities with speed and innovation, while cautious strategists build sustainable success through meticulous planning. Which approach generates greater profits in capitalism's long game?
vCPUs are just threads, cgroups don't replace the scheduler, and on NVMe the right I/O scheduler is usually 'none'. A ground-up tour of how Linux shares physical resources between virtual machines and containers — and which knobs are actually worth turning for small-to-medium workloads.
Graylog's volume-based pricing model hits small businesses hardest when they're least equipped to handle it—during critical early months when over-logging is essential for learning. Know what to negotiate before your sales call.
Upgrade your 3-node Proxmox VE cluster with Ceph to 9.x! This guide details the essential steps for a smooth, rolling transition.
Most independent publishers think GDPR means a cookie banner and a privacy policy. For publications collecting reader data, the obligations go much further — and the risks are more concrete than most realise.
Most publishers inherit their CMS rather than choose it. Here's what a content management system built for serious editorial work actually looks like — and why the popular defaults consistently fall short.
WordPress.com and Substack look affordable when you start. As your publication grows, the real costs — in money, control, and dependency — become harder to ignore.
Independent publishers built their audiences on platforms they don't own, with tools they don't control, and data that doesn't belong to them. Here's what that actually means — and what the alternative looks like.
Vendor lock-in rarely happens all at once. It accumulates quietly until leaving costs more than staying. Here's what it actually is, how it happens, and how to avoid it before it takes hold.
Private cloud gets mentioned a lot but explained rarely. Here's what it actually means, what it isn't, and why it matters for organisations that care about where their data lives.
A generic e-commerce platform works until your manufacturing business grows past it. Here's why manufacturers consistently hit the same walls — and what a system built around their actual operation looks like.
Most businesses default to off-the-shelf software because it feels safer and cheaper. Sometimes that's right. Here's how to know when it isn't — and what the decision actually costs you either way.
GDPR compliance in schools is often treated as a legal checkbox. Data sovereignty is something different — and more important. Here's what it actually means in practice.
Every clinic in the EU has legal obligations around patient data. But most can't answer one basic question: where is that data actually stored right now?
It starts with one tool that almost fits. Then another to fill the gap. Then another. Here's how clinics end up with five vendors doing what one system should — and what to do about it.
AWS looks affordable on day one. Then the bill arrives. Here's what cloud platform pricing actually looks like over time — and why the true cost is rarely what organisations expect.
Every year the invoices arrive and every year they're higher. Here's why school software costs keep climbing — and what the alternative actually looks like.
Custom web and mobile applications for schools, clinics, and manufacturers — on infrastructure you fully own.
ForgeDesk: AI supercharges software consulting. Clients get a simple interface, AI writes & tests code, you stay in control. Fast delivery, simplified.
Escape corporate tech! AI empowers you to break free & build your dream of helping small businesses thrive.
Unlock AI's full potential! Discover how one developer went from manual coding to managing an AI team, revolutionizing app development.
Facing a surprise security report request after 4 years? Learn how AI helped a developer navigate the process, from scans to client-ready documentation.
A merged, deduplicated list of all security scanning capabilities available across both platforms, with recommended open source tools for each scan type.
Discover how to use Claude Code for serious development work—and why quality AI-assisted programming requires investment, realistic expectations, and strategic planning.
"Hello, World!" transcends its iconic role as every programmer's first output—this humble phrase has become a universal rite of passage spanning technology, competitive baking, and beyond.
I build custom software for schools, clinics, and manufacturers — on infrastructure they fully own. No AWS, no vendor lock-in, no data leaving your control.