Author Archives: Hariharan Anantharaman

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”

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”

My transition from memory loss to a super organiser

Year of 2023 ended with a good note for me. One of the things that made 2023 special was a consistent feedback from peers and manager that I am highly organized in my work and I bring the things to closure. I am elated with the feedback as till a couple of years back, qualityContinue reading “My transition from memory loss to a super organiser”

Life with Entry level smartwatches

Smart watches have become one of the popular and must have gadget and accessory. While the famous and premium brands like Garmin, Apple Watch , Galaxy watch provides a lot of convenince, how is the experience with entry level or budget smart watches ( less than 5000 INR or $75). While it is imperative thatContinue reading “Life with Entry level smartwatches”