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Published work

# Articles and essays in the wild

Published pieces on documentation architecture, AI-native content, and developer experience.

[CloudForecast Blog

September 2024

## AWS ELB Pricing Optimization

Elastic Load Balancing (ELB) is a load-balancer service provided by Amazon. It automatically distributes internet traffic to your server instances, like EC2, containers, or any underlying service sitting behind it in one or more availability zones.

AWS

Load Balancing

Cost Optimization](https://www.cloudforecast.io/blog/aws-elb-pricing-optimization-guide/)

[Cerbos Blog

September 2024

## Context Aware Permissions

An authorization model plays a vital role in securing enterprise data. As organizations grow, scalable authorization becomes essential. This article explains how to design a scalable enterprise authorization model.

Authorization

Enterprise Security

Access Control](https://cerbos.dev/blog/understanding-context-aware-permissions)

[Cerbos Blog

September 2024

## Design Authorization Model

An authorization model plays a vital role in securing an enterprise's sensitive data. Businesses often code additional custom logic on top of traditional access control solutions, like Active Directory. However, as businesses grow, they need an access control that can scale to match their growth.

Authorization

Enterprise Security

Access Control](https://www.cerbos.dev/blog/designing-an-authorization-model-for-an-enterprise)

[Orkes Blog

September 2024

## Hybrid Cloud Architecture

The hybrid cloud is gaining popularity as enterprise IT leaders seek flexible, scalable options that increase cost efficiency while maintaining control over enterprise data and information.

Cloud Architecture

Hybrid Cloud

Enterprise IT](https://orkes.io/blog/hybrid-cloud-architecture/)

[runsteady Blog

September 2024

## Scrum Estimations: Tips for Improving Engineering Estimates

Accurate estimation is critical for managing project timelines and stakeholder expectations. Yet many teams struggle to do it effectively. Use these tips to improve your team's estimation process and accuracy so you can get your projects back on track.

Scrum

Agile

Project Management](https://runsteady.com/blog/scrum-estimation-tips-for-improving-engineering-estimates/)