NextAuth + Firebase vs Clerk: Why I Built My Own Authentication System
Should you build your own authentication system or use Clerk? In this post, I walk through the real engineering tradeoffs between NextAuth + Firebase and managed authentication and share why I decided to stick with a custom auth architecture.
Should you build your own authentication system or use Clerk? In this post, I walk through the real engineering tradeoffs between NextAuth + Firebase and managed authentication and share why I decided to stick with a custom auth architecture.
Why Real-Time Systems Matter More than you think (Especially in Critical Infrastructure)
Mar 27, 2026
Real-time systems power critical infrastructure like aviation and IoT. Learn why low latency, reliability, and data timing matter more than you think.
From Field Engineer to Software Builder: My Journey into Intelligent Systems
Mar 23, 2026
When I started my career as a field engineer, my world was defined by physical systems: installations, equipment, and on-site problem solving.
Beyond Sensors and Towers: How AWOS is Powering Smart Infrastructure
Automatic Weather Observation Systems (AWOS) are evolving into intelligent, IoT-powered infrastructure. Explore how real-time weather is transforming aviation, oil & gas, and remote operations.