About

I’m Malayil Vivekanandan. I build resilient cloud architectures and focus on the processes that keep them secure. My core passion lies in Linux internals, scalable infrastructure, and the principles of SRE.

This site is an extension of my belief that good engineering requires strong convictions. I’m here to document what I’ve found actually works in production. This isn’t just a journal; it’s a collection of tested solutions and opinionated takes on complex infrastructure and security challenges.

Hope is not a strategy. ― Betsy Beyer

What I Do

I architect, build, and secure cloud-native systems. My professional focus is on the intersection of infrastructure, security, and process. I apply SRE principles to build systems that survive failure and automate the processes that maintain them. This blog is where I analyze and document those methods.

Why This Blog?

I believe in documenting work. Writing forces clarity and distills complex ideas into practical, repeatable processes. This site serves a few key purposes:

• To refine my own understanding by articulating complex solutions.
• To offer a public-facing knowledge base of what actually works, not just what’s in the documentation.
• To present my methods and opinions for peer review and discussion.
• To challenge my own assumptions and invite others to do the same.

What You’ll Find Here

This blog features:

• Technical deep-dives
• Security insights
• Cloud architecture patterns
• Infrastructure solutions
• Problem-solving approaches
• Learning resources
• Personal insights and reflections
• Growth journey documentation

The Technical Side

This blog is built with AstroPaper, an elegant and accessible blog theme created by Sat Naing. I’m grateful to be using this excellent open source project, which leverages:

• Astro Framework
• TypeScript
• TailwindCSS
• Markdown for content
• And a passion for clean, accessible documentation

Connect & Explore

Feel free to explore the posts, learn something new, or connect with me through:

• GitHub
• My personal website: wckd14.xyz

Welcome to my digital garden – where ideas grow and experiences are shared! 🌱