The Courage to Not Build

The question is no longer can we build it, but should we. On restraint, intention, and what it means to create in a world where anything can be made instantly.

apr 18, 2026 . 3 min read

The Ragpicker of Memories

My scrapbook is my most treasured possession, a quiet companion holding pieces of every place I have been. Boarding passes, beer labels, feathers, café bills. My physical Instagram with weight and scent.

oct 18, 2025 . 2 min read

Who owns what we co-create with AI

There is a strange moment when something made with AI feels like yours, but not entirely. It carries your intent, but not your hand. In that gap, the idea of ownership starts to blur.

oct 15, 2025 . 5 min read

Beyond the Heights

A trek that challenged both body and spirit. Freezing nights, stunning vistas, relentless climbs, and the Sherpas' quiet endurance toward the roof of the world.

oct 14, 2025 . 1 min read

Designing for remediation

Nine principles for designing remediation in large scale data migration. Not from theory, but from two years of watching things break and fixing them better at Atlassian.

jun 8, 2025 . 4 min read

Cheering the Champions

A dream come true for a normal lad: watching his club play for the first time. Liverpool vs West Ham, 13 April 2025, Anfield. The moment I heard You'll Never Walk Alone live, I stood there in tears.

may 24, 2025 . 3 min read

Migration strategies: things to observe from nature

What if the strategies animals use to migrate across continents could inspire how we design data migrations? A biomimicry-driven exploration from my time at Atlassian.

nov 7, 2024 . 5 min read

Mesmerizing Andamans

Scuba diving in the Andamans. Schools of colorful fish over glowing coral reefs, sunlight sliding through water. A world of its own, hidden beneath the surface.

jan 21, 2023 . 5 min read

Shades of 2022

Mountains, valleys, forests, deserts, backwaters, beaches, islands. A well-explored year and the many different shades 2022 had to offer.

dec 13, 2022 . 1 min read

A Boho Weekend

Varkala, with its cafes on the cliffs, colorful shops, friendly people from all over the globe, and a scenic view of the Arabian Sea. The boho beach of Kerala.

jun 12, 2022 . 1 min read

Nebin's Creative Refresh Day

How does it feel when your company gives you a day off, asks you to do whatever you like, and sponsors it? At Atlassian we had Creative Refresh days. This is how I spent mine.

jun 7, 2022 . 1 min read