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AI & Automation April 30, 2026 · 10 min read

Why I Upgraded to Claude Max (And Why My Wallet is Crying)

Look, I’m not the kind of person who throws money at subscription services. But here I am, paying for Claude Max, and honestly? I regret nothing. Well, maybe a little. Let me explain how ClawdBot burned through my Pro plan in 20 minutes and forced me to upgrade.

Career January 29, 2026 · 5 min read

20 Years in Tech: From Developer to SRE

After 20 years in tech. 8 as a developer, 12 in SRE/DevOps. Here are the lessons that shaped how I build and operate systems today.