Jero Sanchez

A Story of Infinite Refactor

Welcome back!

Here you have the latest chapter of my story, ready for the curious mind. Grab a seat, get comfortable, and let’s see what new twists are on the table today:
What happens when you commit to building a full deployment pipeline in just seven days? Can you set up a Docker registry, CI/CD runner, and Kubernetes cluster without drowning in complexity? Here's my plan for turning three old ThinkCentres into a working production environment—and the discipline required to stay focused on what matters.
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The Rest Of The Story:

Catch up on the chapters that brought me here.

Why Infrastructure Comes Before Code: Building for Real Products, Not Just Demos

What happens when you decide to build infrastructure before writing a single line of business logic? Can prioritizing deployment over development actually make you a better engineer? Here's why I'm setting up my home lab cluster first—and what it says about thinking like a product engineer, not just a coder.
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The Gift of Loving Your Craft: What Shoe Shining Taught Me About Engineering

What happens when you discover that joy in the details isn't just about doing good work—it's about loving what you do? On this night of gifts, here's a reflection on finding that spark in your craft, whether you're shining shoes or shipping code.
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What Makes a Senior Engineer: A New Year Reflection on Growth Beyond the Stack

What happens when you start a new year questioning what seniority really means? After burnout, a sabbatical, and a stack transition, I'm discovering that real seniority isn't about years or frameworks—it's about how you think. Here's what that means for my 2026.
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Built on the Shoulders of Giants: A Year-End Thank You to the Team That Shaped Me

What happens when you leave a company but carry forward everything your colleagues taught you? As the year closes, here's a reflection on gratitude, growth, and the teammates who made me the engineer I am today.
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