About
Hi, I’m Suma Manjunath—an engineering leader with 20 years of experience delivering scalable, resilient software in tightly regulated industries. I thrive on building systems rooted in automation, observability, and compliance-aligned best practices.
About Me
I build reliable systems that scale—without operational chaos.
My default approach: design for failure, measure what matters, automate the boring parts, and modernize in safe increments. I treat resilience and compliance as constraints, not paperwork. I build with observability from day one. I favor clear service boundaries over “big rewrite” heroics. And I align execution to business outcomes using metrics, not opinions.
BuildTales is my field guide for engineers building real-world systems: payments, architecture, leadership, and the shifts AI + crypto are driving.
Beyond the Keyboard
When I’m not untangling systems, you’ll usually find me:
- Enjoying a strong cup of black coffee
- Walking my dog
- Exploring the world through photography
- Experimenting in the kitchen and tending my garden
- Staying curious about AI, wellness, and mindfulness
This balance keeps my leadership grounded and my creativity alive.
👉 At Build Tales, you’ll find lessons, frameworks, and survival patterns for engineers navigating the real world of systems, leadership, payments, and the technologies shaping what comes next.
Community Feedback
This site is about sharing real-world engineering lessons. All the content you find here are my ideas, AI-assisted, and human-reviewed — but if you spot an inaccuracy, please use the contact form to shoot me an email. I rely on the community to keep things sharp.
Let’s Connect
Want to chat fintech strategy, engineering leadership, or share dog-walk stories over a virtual brew? I’d love to connect.
Send me a message
You can also find me on LinkedIn for professional networking.