Hi, I'm Imam

A software engineer focused on designing reliable backend systems—and writing about the decisions and trade-offs behind them.

Writing highlights

Why Embedded API Keys Cannot Authenticate Mobile Apps
Why a shared key inside a mobile app cannot prove client identity, and how authentication, authorization, PKCE, attestation, and monitoring fit together.
May 2, 2025
Modeling Multi-Unit and Multi-Location POS Inventory
How separating units, variants, and locations creates an inventory model that remains explainable as retail workflows grow.
January 11, 2025
Designing Predictable Pricing Rules for POS Systems
How to evaluate variant, member, promotional, and quantity pricing consistently while keeping POS calculations explainable and auditable.
January 4, 2025

Engineering focus

The areas I care about when turning business requirements into systems that can evolve and remain understandable.

Backend architecture
Data modeling and databases
Reliability and maintainability
API design and security

Elsewhere

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