About this site

Welcome to Brain Brew — a space where engineering insights, creative exploration, and everyday curiosities collide.
Code, life, and flavor. Whether you're here to learn from real-world tech war stories, explore the nuances of system design, or indulge in reflections on leadership, learning, or even cooking, there’s something here for you.
💡 What You’ll Find Here:
- Engineering Deep Dives: Battle-tested lessons from backend systems, infrastructure issues, DevOps practices, AI implementation, and more.
- Practical Playbooks: Real fixes, like solving “Too Many Open Files” with preventive design patterns and scripts.
- Creative Tech: Explorations in building apps, interactive media, and digital storytelling.
- Life Outside the Terminal: Posts about food, cycling, self-hosting, or whatever’s brewing in the mind.
About Me
I'm Subroto Sanyal, a technology leader with over 16 years of experience in engineering leadership, team building, automation, and open-source technologies. Currently, I serve as the Vice President of Engineering and Infrastructure Modernization at Sightview Software, where I focus on driving innovation and scalable systems. My career has spanned roles in software architecture, big data, and cloud infrastructure, reflecting a deep commitment to building resilient, user-centric platforms.
I hold a Master's degree in Computer Applications and a Bachelor's in Physics, complemented by an Executive Management Programme in Entrepreneurship Development from the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Beyond my professional endeavors, I am passionate about exploring the intersections of technology, creativity, and human experience.
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