Blog
On architecture, AI, management, and fair work models.
Cooperative vs Employment: A Fair Alternative, Not a Revolution
Why the cooperative model isn't a utopia but a working alternative to corporate employment. Model comparison, real-world examples, and an honest look at the downsides.
AI in Development: 30-60% Acceleration — Reality or Hype?
Hands-on experience with AI tools and LLM agents in enterprise development and pet projects. Where AI actually speeds things up, where it creates illusions, and how to integrate it into your workflow.
Red Flags in Hiring: A Lead's Perspective
Behavioral patterns in candidates I've learned to recognize over years of hiring. Not an HR checklist, but a team leader's view on building a team that actually works.
How to Move a Banking Product to Real-Time
Building a real-time pre-approved offers system in banking enterprise. Apache Flink, Tarantool, Kafka — and the lessons you won't find in the docs.
Fintech Development: 7 Circles of Hell
An honest guide to what awaits your team when shipping a product to production at a major bank. From hiring to support — each stage is a challenge of its own.
API From A to Z: Theory and Practice
API horror stories from banking development, protocol comparison, and mistakes I've seen in every other specification. Material from a systems analysis course.