About OOTO
Out Of The Office. Because the best engineering happens when you stop following someone else's playbook.
Hey, I'm the person behind OOTO.
I'm an experienced software engineer who has spent years building things in and around the cloud. I've done the corporate thing, the startup thing, and now I'm doing my own thing.
OOTO started because I wanted to talk about engineering the way I actually experience it — not through the lens of sprint ceremonies, performance reviews, or whatever framework your VP of Engineering just mandated.
What you'll find here
This site and the OOTO YouTube channel cover whatever interests me in the software engineering world. That currently includes:
- Cloud development — Real infrastructure, real deployments, no hand-waving.
- AI-assisted solo dev — How I use AI tools to build full products by myself.
- Tech certifications — Honest guidance on how to study, pass, and whether they're worth it.
- Career guidance — What I wish someone told me when I started. No gatekeeping, no fluff.
Why "Out Of The Office"?
Because the most interesting engineering I've done has been outside traditional corporate settings. OOTO is for engineers who think independently, build their own projects, and want to grow on their own terms.
Whether you're a self-taught developer, a career switcher, a side-project builder, or just someone who's tired of corporate engineering theater — you're in the right place.
Get in touch
The best way to reach me is through the YouTube channel comments or by connecting on social media. If you want updates, join the newsletter.