I'm Aaron de Mello, a Senior Engineering Manager at Nylas, where I help build email infrastructure that powers thousands of applications.
What I Write About
Most of my writing focuses on software engineering, API design, team leadership, and the challenges of building reliable systems at scale. I share lessons from years of managing engineering teams and building developer tools.
Occasionally, I write about other topics—minimalism, design philosophy, and personal reflections. You can filter posts by category on the homepage to find what interests you.
This Site
This blog embraces bold modernist principles—geometric precision, stark compositions, and purposeful use of color inspired by Peter Saville's iconic design work.
No analytics, no tracking, no unnecessary complexity. Just thoughtful words presented with mathematical precision and visual clarity.
Connect
Find me on Bluesky where discussions on these posts often continue. I'm always interested in thoughtful conversations about engineering, leadership, and building better software.