👋🏼 I’m Alex

A curious tinkerer and occasional very amateur blogger.

I write about the nerdy stuff I end up neck-deep in: Datadog and observability, home networking, home automation, and the odd bit of JavaScript and Playwright.

By day, I'm an Enterprise Sales Engineer at Datadog in the UK. Previously, I was a Customer Solutions Engineer at Checkly, covering the UK and EMEA. My role blends deep technical expertise with a passion for helping developers and businesses build and ship reliable software with confidence.

Whenever inspiration strikes, I dive into side projects that merge technology and problem-solving. Whether it’s optimising my home network, experimenting with home automation, or building useful tools, I’m breaking things along the way.

This blog is my outlet to share what I’ve discovered; both the wins and the “oops” moments. My posts are a mix of technical deep dives and light-hearted guides, written for engineers, hobbyists, and anyone curious about tech.