I Failed an Interview. Fair or Not, I Built This Workbook
April 2024 28 min read
I missed a fintech offer despite years of experience because I was underprepared for the exact Java exercise format used in that interview. It changed how I view interview fairness: many rounds optimize for who can solve a specific task, in a specific format, under pressure. That can let a less experienced but better-prepared candidate outperform a stronger but less format-ready one. Some interviewers use broader, experience-led evaluation; others use strict syntax execution. This workbook is for the latter case, so you can train for precision, speed, and direct implementation when it matters.
Alpine Linux Installation on Raspberry Pi
February 2024 15 min read
This guide walks through installing Alpine Linux on a Raspberry Pi 4, from image flashing through to a secure, containerized system ready for workloads. It covers the five-stage installation workflow, addressing ARM-specific bootloader configuration that often breaks systems upgraded from older Alpine versions. The result is a minimal base system with Docker, SSH hardening, firewall rules, and static networking configured.
Arch Linux Installation from Scratch
May 2023 11 min read
This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for installing Arch Linux from a live disk, configuring GRUB as the bootloader, and selecting the recommended filesystem. Beginning with booting from the live disk, users are guided through partitioning, mounting, and installing the base system. Configuration steps cover timezone, localization, network settings, and the installation of GRUB.