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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.