Software, systems, and engineering ‒ craft of building things…

I’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.

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August 1, 2026/3 min to read
Before you write a test, use the product
A small bug fix reminded us that a good automated test starts with understanding the product behavior it is meant to protect.
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July 10, 2026/8 min to read
Empathy in Engineering as an Engineering Leader
A practical reflection on how empathy for customers, teams, code, and yourself can shape better products and healthier ways of working.
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Engineer 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.

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