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A Diary of a Data Engineer (14 minute read)
Jan 15 | Data

A Diary of a Data Engineer (14 minute read)

The core essence and challenges of data engineering remain unchanged despite decades of tool evolution from early ETL/SSIS in the 2000s, through Hadoop/big data hype, to modern stacks like dbt, Iceberg, and AI agents in 2026. Key insights include the eternal loop ("The tools change. The loop doesn't."), the lost art of proper data modeling, treating schema issues as people problems, and focusing on fundamentals over trends.

Jan 15 | Tech

Junior Developers in the Age of AI (8 minute read)

One of the most compelling reasons to hire junior employees is the advancement of AI technology. Historically, the main obstacle to AI transformation has been getting existing staff to fully embrace it. Generation Z is at the forefront of AI adoption, acting as a catalyst by aiding their coworkers in understanding AI tools and processes. AI has also reduced the cost of training new employees. Hiring junior staff could be one of the most effective ways to leverage AI technology, especially if the necessary infrastructure is already in place.

Junior Developers in the Age of AI (8 minute read)
Jan 14 | Infosec

RedTeam-Tools (GitHub Repo)

This GitHub repository hosts over 150 tools and resources curated for red teaming activities. While some tools are tailored specifically for red teaming, others have a more general-purpose and can be modified for red teaming purposes.

RedTeam-Tools (GitHub Repo)
Jan 14 | AI

Deep Search Agents (GitHub Repo)

CaRR enhances reinforcement learning for deep search agents by substituting binary rewards with feedback based on citations.

Deep Search Agents (GitHub Repo)