8 articles
Practical GKE and EKS cost reduction techniques from production experience — node pool rightsizing, spot instance strategies, namespace cost allocation, and the conversations with clients that happen when the Kubernetes bill jumps unexpectedly.
Why most runbooks fail, how to write infrastructure documentation that outlasts you, and the specific formats I use for handoffs, architecture overviews, and incident response — with templates you can adapt.
How to set up a real cloud practice environment without a runaway bill — free tier limits, automatic shutdown strategies, what's worth running persistently vs. spinning up on demand, and what to build for actual portfolio signal.
An honest comparison of Google Cloud and AWS certification paths for independent engineers — job market reality, skill overlap, which platform pays better for contractors, and the case for picking one and going deep.
What actually works when you're applying to US or EU companies from Korea — scheduling tactics, take-home boundaries, and how I talk about overlap hours without underselling myself.
A repeatable FinOps checklist for contractors — CUR exports, tagging audits, and the conversation script when a client's bill jumps 40%.
Statement of work templates, discovery calls, and estimate buffers — what I learned after a migration project ran 40% over the hours I quoted.
A working cloud engineer's guide to navigating certifications, contractor vs FTE decisions, cloud provider specialization, and the skills that actually determine long-term career trajectory.