ENGINEERING BLOG
Field notes from the watchtower.
Short essays on cloud architecture, security posture, cost optimisation, and platform engineering. Written by the engineers doing the work.
Operating model12 May 2026
Why we work backwards from failure modes
Most cloud incidents are predictable. They just need someone whose job is to look ahead. A short essay on the Manthic operating model.
Security28 April 2026
IAM hygiene without the security theatre
The five IAM patterns we hardened across 47 roles last quarter. And the three we walked away from. With code.
Architecture9 April 2026
A scaling cliff we modelled six months early
How a careful read of one query plan saved a client from a launch-day outage. Lessons in observability that pays for itself.
Cost22 March 2026
Graviton, savings plans, and the 38% number
Breaking down a real cost optimisation engagement. What worked, what we left on the table, and what we'd do differently next time.
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One short essay every quarter. No marketing, no roundups. Just what we're learning.