Building Systems and Internal Tools
Published on: Jul 28 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
As our startup scaled, off-the-shelf software started falling short—either in flexibility or affordability. So we built our own helpdesk, CRM, and accounting tools from scratch. Here's why we did it, what we learned, and what you should consider if you're thinking of doing the same.
Building a URL Shortener with Symfony
Published on: Jul 04 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
If you are tired of using expensive or limited third-party link shorteners? I built my own using Symfony in a weekend—and open-sourced it too. Here’s how you can create your own custom URL shortener with full control and no recurring costs.
How Automation Can Make Businesses More Efficient
Published on: Jul 04 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
Tired of doing the same repetitive tasks over and over again? Discover how automation can free up your time, reduce errors, and make your business run smoother — all without breaking the bank. See how real businesses are using it today.
My Grandfather's Death
Published on: Jul 03 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
My maternal grandfather passed away on 3rd July 2011. I had written this article on my blogspot blog which I had at the time on 6th July 2011. With today being his 14th anniversay since he passed away, I decided to republish this article on my current blog.
Optimizing MySQL and PostgreSQL: A Real-World Developer's Guide
Published on: Jun 29 2025
By: Krishnan Sethuraman
I have been working with high traffic data for almost half a decade and have worked on optimising them in many occasions. This blog is a result of all the activities that I have done around improving the performance of the databases. These concepts work for both MySQL and PostgreSQL and other RDMS systems.