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 (which…
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 a…
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 includes…
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 should…
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 been…
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.…
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, quality…
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 that…
2023 – A Recap
2023 was an interesting year for me. How do i feel, if i look back at it. Continue reading to know more. What I am Proud of Below are a few things that happened in 2023, about which I am proud of Trips I made a total of 10 business trips this year. Below are the…
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Life & Thoughts of Hariharan Anantharaman 