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David Ibrahim

Senior Editor, Back-End Systems

David Ibrahim is a veteran systems architect and our Senior Editor for all things back-end. His career began during the dot-com era, giving him a deep perspective on the evolution of web technologies. Before joining Coders & Pixels, David was the Principal Engineer at OmniCorp Financial, where he was instrumental in designing and implementing their cloud-native infrastructure on Kubernetes. He is a strong advocate for Go and Rust for high-performance computing and has contributed to several open-source observability tools. David's writing focuses on first principles, architectural trade-offs, and the hard-learned lessons of building software that lasts.

Expertise

Distributed SystemsCloud Architecture (AWS, GCP)Database OptimizationGo (Golang) & RustMicroservices & APIsSystem DesignSite Reliability Engineering (SRE)

Coverage Areas

Back-End
Architectural Case Studies
Perspectives

Latest Articles

Startup founder presenting a compelling pitch on stage at Startup Battlefield, emphasizing a clear value proposition to investors.
SaaS & The Cloud

Succeed in Startup Battlefield: Judges Seek Clear Value Proposition

Of 112 startups securing seed rounds before Startup Battlefield, only 24 (21%) achieved Series A funding after the event, according to Medium .

Jun 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Young YouTube filmmaker celebrating at the entrance of a Hollywood studio, with a YouTube video trending on a screen behind them, representing the new wave of directors.
SaaS & The Cloud

YouTube Filmmakers Direct No. 1 Film, Another Performs Strongly

At just 20, Kane Parsons became the youngest filmmaker in Hollywood history to direct a No.

Jun 1, 2026 · 2 min read

A dark, unsettling hallway from the horror movie 'Backrooms', with eerie yellow lighting and a claustrophobic atmosphere.
SaaS & The Cloud

YouTuber Kane Parsons directs new horror movie 'Backrooms'

Kane Parsons' horror film 'Backrooms', directed by a YouTuber, is projected to gross between $85 million and $89 million domestically this weekend, according to Deadline .

May 31, 2026 · 2 min read

Rivian R2 Performance SUV parked at a scenic overlook with a cityscape in the background at sunset.
SaaS & The Cloud

Rivian R2 Performance SUV orders begin June 9

On June 9, Rivian will begin delivering its R2 SUV, but only the R2 Performance with Launch Package will be available to order, starting just under $60,000.

May 28, 2026 · 2 min read

The new Ferrari Luce electric car, a symbol of luxury and innovation, parked in a sophisticated setting.
SaaS & The Cloud

Ferrari Unveils First Electric Car, The Luce, in 2026

Ferrari's first fully electric car, the Luce, has debuted with a $640,000 price tag, making it one of the most expensive EVs ever.

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read

A shadowy hacker figure illuminated by a computer screen, with digital code and the Los Angeles skyline in the background, symbolizing a cyberattack on the city's transit system.
SaaS & The Cloud

Iranian hackers breach Los Angeles transit system

Iranian hackers stole at least 700 gigabytes of emails, backups, and other files from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) in March, forcing parts of its network offli

May 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Dutch government building imposing a digital barrier over a cloud server facility, symbolizing the blocking of Kyndryl's acquisition of Solvinity.
SaaS & The Cloud

Dutch government blocks Kyndryl's Solvinity acquisition over public interest

The Dutch State Secretary of Economic Affairs has blocked American IT giant Kyndryl from acquiring Dutch cloud provider Solvinity, citing a risk to the public interest, according to TechCrunch and NL

May 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic eSports arena with holographic AI brain and glowing Lucra logo, representing a startup's successful funding round.
SaaS & The Cloud

eSports startup Lucra lands $20M Series B with AI pitch trick

Lucra Sports founder Dylan Robbins secured a $20 million Series B round from ARK Invest Venture Fund.

May 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Futuristic AI data center powered by a combination of advanced technology and natural gas turbines, symbolizing the complex energy needs of artificial intelligence.
SaaS & The Cloud

Elon Musk's xAI Turns to Gas, Eyes Space Power Amid Solar Limits

Elon Musk's xAI, a company at the forefront of artificial intelligence, is currently powering its data centers with dozens of natural gas turbines, with plans to purchase an additional $2.

May 23, 2026 · 3 min read

Two abstract AI entities, representing Spotify Studio and Google NotebookLM, in a digital showdown, symbolizing the competition in generative AI features for content creation.
SaaS & The Cloud

Spotify's Studio App Challenges Google NotebookLM AI Features

Spotify's new experimental 'Studio' app can browse calendars, inboxes, and web activity to create daily audio briefs tailored for road trips, marking a significant entry into generative AI for content

May 21, 2026 · 2 min read

University of Central Florida graduates booing a speaker during commencement for mentioning artificial intelligence, reflecting growing student anxieties about AI.
AI & Machine Learning

UCF Graduates Boo Speaker for Mentioning Artificial Intelligence

Students at the University of Central Florida booed Gloria Caulfield, an executive at Tavistock Development Company, when she mentioned artificial intelligence during her commencement speech in 2026.

May 18, 2026 · 3 min read

Abstract visualization of interconnected microservices with some data streams showing instability, highlighting performance benchmarking challenges.

Microservices Benchmarking: Addressing Critical Gaps

Despite microservices architecture promising unparalleled system resilience, developers frequently resort to ad-hoc, incomparable tests for evaluating critical distributed coordination services.

May 12, 2026 · 5 min read