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🚀 From Code to Cloud: Deploying My-POD-App on AWS EKS with GitHub Actions CI/CD

Aug 17, 2025 · 3 min read · Stack: Node.js · Docker · Amazon EC2 · Amazon ECR · Amazon EKS · Kubernetes · GitHub Actions Over the past few days, I built something I’m proud of — a fully automated CI/CD pipeline that takes My-POD-App from code → container → AWS EKS → live produc...

🔐 Secure S3 Object Access with Pre-Signed URLs and Fine-Grained Bucket Policies

Jun 28, 2025 · 3 min read · Overview In production-grade systems, granting temporary and controlled access to S3 objects is a common requirement, whether for CI/CD pipelines, external integrations, or user-facing downloads. AWS pre-signed URLs are the recommended method for ach...

The IT Department: Tomorrow’s HR Department for AI Agents?

Jan 11, 2025 · 3 min read · When your IT guy starts asking for vacation days for the AI, you know the future is here. AI's impact on tech is massive—think of it as the superhero shaking up the industry. From automating snooze-worthy tasks to making decisions faster than you can...

Monitoring Disk Space in PowerShell with Automated Email Alerts

Nov 14, 2024 · 4 min read · Keeping track of available disk space is crucial for system health and performance. In this blog, I'll walk you through creating a PowerShell script that checks disk space on a specific drive and sends an automated email alert when the free space fal...

Integrating SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) into DevOps Workflows for Efficient Reporting and Automation

Nov 13, 2024 · 3 min read · Introduction In DevOps, continuous integration and delivery are key to ensuring fast, reliable, and high-quality software releases. While development and deployment tools take center stage, integrating SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) can enhance...