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Engineering Stories, Like You've Never Heard It Before

From scaling airline systems to powering grocery apps — every system has a story.

At TEA (The Engineering Author), we turn system design, architecture, and product logic into simple, memorable tales — brewed with curiosity, layered with clarity.

Latest Engineering Insights

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From foundational principles to real-world platforms — learn how systems are built, scaled, and designed for impact.

Stay updated with posts on everything from system architecture to real-world product decisions and engineering mental models.

System Design Fundamentals

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Core building blocks, architectural principles, and foundational patterns behind modern systems.

Engineering Stories & Case Studies

Engineering how real-world digital products are built — end-to-end system reasoning from user experience to backend.

Featured Engineering Stories

The Author

Shashank Anand is an engineering leader with a passion for making complex systems easy to understand. With extensive experience at the intersection of architecture, scalability, and product strategy, he has led teams in building technology solutions that address real-world challenges.

Through The Engineering Author, Shashank breaks down engineering principles, system design basics, and product thinking into clear, engaging stories. He explains not just how modern systems work — but why they’re built that way, helping engineers and curious minds learn and grow.