What Cloud Infrastructure Can Learn from the PS5
Author: Nigel Dsouza
As a cloud architect and full stack developer, I spend most ...
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Really appreciated this piece, Nigel. Coming from outside the tech space, I wasn’t expecting to find such a clear and creative comparison between two very different-sounding roles. But the way you drew parallels between cloud architects and game developers made a lot of sense—especially around iteration, experimentation, and designing for both structure and experience.
What stood out to me most was the idea that both roles are essentially about crafting environments—one for users and systems, the other for players and stories. That connection made the technical side feel much more approachable.
Thanks for framing it in such a relatable way. It’s not often that tech writing leaves room for this kind of reflection.
Nigel Dsouza’s article is framed around cloud infrastructure and game development, but its core lessons actually apply to many areas of our daily life — especially where performance, efficiency, and user experience matter. Just like low-latency in gaming, being quick to respond — emotionally or practically — improves relationships and outcomes.
And just like games simulate stress to prepare for chaos, we too should rehearse for the hard moments: exams, interviews, or unexpected disruptions. Practicing under pressure helps reveal blind spots and makes us stronger.
Nigel's insights aren’t just for engineers — they’re about thinking, optimizing and caring.. Whether you’re coding, cooking, or collaborating, treating life like a well-designed system makes you more strong, attentive and effective
Brilliant! I never ever occurred to me that lessons could come from game developers but now that you point it out, it seems axiomatic. Basically they do more with less and generate customer delight - if not they are out of business!
Great reminder that constraints drive innovation. Brilliant read, Nigel!
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Well said Nigel!!
It's not only gamers who need to be delighted.
Even those filing their tax returns need some delight in their lives!!!
Good points
Nice one!
An interesting read!
Nigel, very interesting and insightful read.
Two different disciplines in IT but not so different after all. Well written!
Great article Nigel.
Well written.
Insightful!!!