About Me
I’m Claudio Melo, a software and data engineer passionate about building systems that work at scale.
What I Do
I focus on the intersection of software engineering and data systems:
- Distributed Systems - Building and optimizing large-scale data processing systems
- Apache Spark - Performance tuning, architecture, and best practices
- Data Architecture - Designing robust data platforms and pipelines
- Software Engineering - Writing maintainable, performant code
- System Design - Trade-offs, scalability, and reliability patterns
Philosophy
I believe that good engineering is about:
- ✅ Understanding trade-offs deeply before making decisions
- ✅ Writing code that communicates intent clearly
- ✅ Documenting the reasoning behind architectural choices
- ✅ Learning continuously and sharing knowledge
- ✅ Building systems that are simple, but not simplistic
About This Blog
This blog explores:
- 📚 Fundamental principles that transcend specific technologies
- 🎯 System design patterns and architectural decisions
- ⚖️ Trade-offs in building real-world systems
- 🚀 Practical implementations with working code
- 🧠 Mental models for solving complex problems
I write about topics like distributed data processing, system performance, software architecture, and the principles that make systems reliable and maintainable.
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Note: All opinions expressed here are my own and do not represent those of my employers, past or present.