Hi, I’m Samson š#
Iām a senior software engineer who loves building dependable systems that feel effortless to the people using them. I started by tinkering with hardware and networks, and over time that curiosity grew into a career focused on backend reliability, automation, and security.
š¼ What I Do#
I specialize in backend engineering, site reliability, and infrastructure optimization. A few highlights:
- š Scaled systems to handle millions of concurrent users during peak gaming events
- š¤ Automated deployments and monitoring to reduce manual work and improve team velocity
- š Hardened platforms with security-first practices and incident-driven improvements
šÆ Core Principles#
š” Innovation First I challenge default approaches and look for simpler, more durable solutions.
āØ Obsess Over Details Small improvements compound. I care about latency, clarity, and the last 10% that makes a system feel smooth.
ā¤ļø Build for Impact Tech should reduce friction and help people do their best work.
š”ļø Security by Design OSCP certified. Security is built in from the start, not bolted on later.
š ļø Technical Expertise#
| š» Backend & Infrastructure | Go ā¢ Rust ā¢ Python ā¢ Kubernetes ā¢ Docker ā¢ AWS |
| šļø Databases & Caching | PostgreSQL ā¢ MongoDB ā¢ Redis ā¢ DynamoDB |
| š Monitoring & Reliability | Prometheus ā¢ Datadog ā¢ ELK Stack |
| š Security & Testing | OSCP ā¢ Penetration Testing ā¢ CTF Competitions |
š® Beyond the Terminal#
When Iām not in the terminal, Iām usually:
- ā” Building electric bicycles ā hardware meets sustainability
- šø Photography ā light, composition, and storytelling
- š² Exploring Vancouver ā trails, coastlines, and city energy