Hariharan Anantharaman

Behavioural changes to overcome short memory

I have a short memory and I forget things. Especially in trips. Last month, when i went to Amsterdam for an official trip, I kept my passport in safelock. The problem is, how do i ensure I will not forget it while checking out. Ofcourse, I created a task in Calendar. But with task overload,Continue reading “Behavioural changes to overcome short memory”

My Apologies

At the time of writing, I am 43 years and 2 months old. There are four people to whom I feel that I owe an apology. What If I do not get up Brother Dear venky, I still remember, you asked me to tell our father that I am interested in football so that weContinue reading “My Apologies”

2025- A rewind

2025 has been a year of movement (both literally and metamorphically for me). Let see more. The first change happened in Februaray when we closed the purchase of our new Apartment. Registration happened on first week of February . Somewhere in March, I was officially promoted as Technical Director. After registration, went to Mumbai forContinue reading “2025- A rewind”

Enroute to Mahakumbh

Starting from Secunderabad on 12/02/2025 to Prayagraj for mahaKumbh. Taking 12771 to Nagpur and then a bus from Nagpur at 3;30PM on 13/02/2025. Till a few months ago, I didnt know of Mahakumbh. However,as it started, something in me itched to take this trip. I am going alone. While I could afford a flight (whichContinue reading “Enroute to Mahakumbh”

2024 – A Recap

As I step on to 2025, recollecting how 2024 was for me. What worked well What did not work well Work and Career 2025 Goals

Getting Smart People Own Responsiblity

People management is always demanding and exhaustive. While challenging, the solutions depend on the type, expertise and seniority of the people you manage. As a manager of a team of solution architects within a large program of over 100 people, I understand the importance of a tailored approach. With approximately 9 architects, each leading aContinue reading “Getting Smart People Own Responsiblity”

Tricky Decision Making for Solution Architects

A unique challenge and exciting factor in the role of Technical (or)Solution architect is your daily decisions that you take. While you might not get to design a rocket to Mars, even a small decision you need to take on your project might make a big difference to a wide variety of people. This includesContinue reading “Tricky Decision Making for Solution Architects”

Success Factors for Performance Testing for Green Field Implementations

Every manager and senior leadership acknowledge the importance of performance testing. However, stakeholders must make many non-technical and strategic decisions, and they should be aware of and prepared to make those decisions. When starting a large green field project, while the leadership and SI vendors prepare the ways of working, aspects like performance testing shouldContinue reading “Success Factors for Performance Testing for Green Field Implementations”

Handling system instability due to HPA

HPA is one of the essential and valuable features of Kubernetes. It is one of the main tenants which ensures the elasticity of the infrastructure and aids in significant cost optimizations. However, for one of our use cases, HPA caused the system’sinnstability ,and we turned it off for the selected services.The same story has beenContinue reading “Handling system instability due to HPA”

Using UPI Outside India – First hand Experience

I have been a early adaptor of various fintech platforms and apps for the sheer simplicity they provide. I used PayTm wallets regularly even before demonetization etc. As a tech enthusiast and a common man, UPI is a big boon. It avoided need to withdraw and use cash and avoids various hassles associated with it.Continue reading “Using UPI Outside India – First hand Experience”