FAQ
Frequently asked questions about me and the services I offer.
What is an AI-augmented software engineer? ►
An AI-augmented software engineer uses AI tools like Claude, Ollama, and OpenCode to accelerate development while maintaining safety and quality. This includes AI-assisted code generation, automated code review, prompt engineering for development tasks, and writing AI skills/workflows for the team. The key is using AI as a pair programmer while maintaining human oversight for all production code.
What's your experience with Kubernetes? ►
I've built scalable Kubernetes clusters using infrastructure-as-code (Terraform), achieving zero-downtime deployments. I manage clusters supporting 80+ websites in a multi-tenant SaaS platform. I'm experienced with container orchestration, service mesh, and cloud-native architecture.
How do you handle web security? ►
Security is built into every project I deliver. This includes: secure authentication (OAuth, 2FA), input sanitization, parameterized queries to prevent SQL injection, CSRF protection, regular security audits, and keeping dependencies updated. I follow OWASP guidelines and ensure compliance with GDPR and other regulations.
Can you help migrate my existing website? ►
Yes. I have extensive experience migrating websites - I've migrated 100+ websites from AWS to 20i hosting, reducing costs by ~70% while improving reliability. Whether it's WordPress to Laravel, or moving hosts, I can handle the full migration process while maintaining SEO and minimizing downtime.
What's your development process? ►
My development process follows best practices: requirements gathering, technical specification, Agile development with sprints, code review (including AI-assisted review), comprehensive testing (Unit, Feature, Acceptance using Pest/PHPUnit), CI/CD pipeline setup, and documentation. I believe in test-driven development and automation.
What's your role at Varsuite Media Group? ►
I'm the Chief Technical Officer, leading the technical direction of a website development agency producing WordPress and Laravel websites. I took over from an outsourced team, secured and stabilized client sites, and migrated 100+ websites to 20i hosting. I also introduced development standards, coding conventions, and AI tools for the team.
What programming languages do you specialize in? ►
My primary expertise is in PHP and Laravel, with extensive experience in Symfony for enterprise applications. I also work with JavaScript, React, and Node.js for frontend and API development. I'm experienced with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and Redis databases.
How do you use AI in your development workflow? ►
I use OpenCode with Claude and Ollama models daily for code generation, but every line of AI-generated code goes through rigorous safety review before hitting production. I've written AI skills and guidelines for my team to ensure safe and effective AI-assisted development. I believe AI is a powerful pair programmer but requires human oversight.
What's your experience with cloud infrastructure? ►
I've worked extensively with AWS, DigitalOcean, and Hetzner for cloud services. I've migrated 100+ websites from AWS to 20i, reducing hosting costs by ~70%. I use Terraform for infrastructure-as-code and have set up scalable Kubernetes clusters with zero-downtime deployments.
Do you do code reviews? ►
Yes, I offer code review services where I review AI-generated code or human-written code for security issues, compliance problems, and technical debt. I have extensive experience as an active code reviewer in enterprise environments, ensuring high code quality and test coverage.