Introducing Gradual: A Concurrency-First Stress Testing Framework
A deep dive into Gradual, a stress testing framework I'm building that focuses on concurrent user simulation rather than traditional RPS-based testing.
I'm a backend engineer who loves solving tough problems and building impactful systems. I thrive on learning new things, pushing the boundaries of infrastructure, and making a difference through software.
I'm currently working at D.E. Shaw where I've built large-scale dataset onboarding workflows, a Google Zanzibar–style authorization engine, and report scheduling systems used organization-wide.
I care deeply about system performance, concurrency, and developer productivity. Currently building Gradual—a stress testing framework focused on concurrent user simulation.
Specialized in backend development and related technologies.
Specialized in infrastructure tools and related technologies.
Specialized in developer platforms and related technologies.
Specialized in performance optimization and related technologies.
I work with a variety of technologies to build robust, scalable solutions.
Thoughts on backend engineering, infrastructure, and developer experience. Sharing insights from my journey in fintech and high-performance computing.
A deep dive into Gradual, a stress testing framework I'm building that focuses on concurrent user simulation rather than traditional RPS-based testing.
Exploring the challenges and solutions for building high-performance backend systems in fintech environments, based on real-world experience at D.E. Shaw.
Here are some of the key projects I've worked on, from open-source tools to enterprise-scale systems. Each project represents my focus on building scalable, performant solutions.
A concurrency-first stress testing framework designed to simulate real-world user load patterns. It moves beyond traditional RPS testing and helps teams discover bottlenecks under concurrent access — especially useful in high-latency environments like fintech.
D.E. Shaw
A modular platform allowing users to schedule report runs, configure access, and route delivery via email and Slack. Built-in auth & approval workflows ensure compliance and auditability.
D.E. Shaw
Designed a multi-source ingestion engine (CSV, Excel, pkl, directories) with schema validation, metadata tagging, access control, and collaboration support.
D.E. Shaw
Built a Google Zanzibar-style authorization engine for fine-grained access control across the organization. Handles complex permission hierarchies and real-time authorization decisions.
I'm always interested in hearing about new opportunities, interesting projects, or just connecting with fellow developers. Feel free to reach out!
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