Fast forward to 2026
7 years have passed since I last wrote a blog post. Just a reflection on how life has changed and what I've been up to.
read moreI’m Swas, VP Engineering at Freemius, where I work on monetization systems that make life easier for software makers. I write about web platforms, system architecture, developer tooling, and practical AI systems — ideas that deserve more than a thread and less than a book.
7 years have passed since I last wrote a blog post. Just a reflection on how life has changed and what I've been up to.
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read moreEngineer by trade, builder at heart. The why and how behind building things that make me happy.
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A short background on my work, how I think about engineering, and the path from building WordPress products to leading engineering at Freemius.
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The tools, hardware, software, and workflows I rely on to keep my development and writing loop simple, fast, and predictable.
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What currently has my attention: work, writing, systems I’m thinking about, things I’m learning, and a few life updates.
This is where I write to clarify my thinking and share what I learn. Follow along if you're into building software, products, and systems that are meant to last.