Syafiy Rahman

Walls & Vaults: Data Protection & Networking

Sat, 16 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In Part 1, we covered identity and access. In Part 2, we went through the security services that protect, detect, and audit your environment. Now comes the last piece of Domain 1 — protecting the data itself and building a secure network around it.

This part has two halves: encryption and secrets management (how you protect data at rest and in transit) and VPC networking (how you control the flow of traffic). Both show up heavily on the exam.

Guarding the Cloud: Security Services & Auditing

Fri, 15 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

In Part 1, I covered the identity side of Domain 1 — IAM, STS, Cognito, Organizations, and all the services that control who gets in and what they’re allowed to do. Now comes the next layer: how do you protect what’s inside, detect threats, and audit everything?

AWS has a surprisingly deep set of security tools. Some are for prevention, some for detection, some for compliance. Knowing which one does what — and when to use each — is a big part of Domain 1.

AWS SAA-C03: Identity & Access Management

Thu, 14 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’ve been studying for the AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) exam, and I’m honestly excited to finally sit for it. It’s been a while since I started preparing, but I’m getting the vibes now and fully locked in.

Since I learn better when I write things down, I figured I’d turn my notes into blog posts. Forces me to actually make sense of what I’ve read instead of just skimming. If it helps someone else along the way, even better.

Fixing Android 16KB Page Size Without Upgrading AGP

Fri, 08 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Google Play now rejects apps that don’t support 16KB memory page sizes. The official fix is upgrading to AGP 8.5+, but that’s not always practical. Here’s how I fixed it with post-build patching scripts — no toolchain changes required.

What’s Happening

Starting November 1, 2025, all new apps and updates submitted to Google Play that target Android 15 (API 35) or higher must support 16KB memory page sizes on 64-bit devices. This isn’t optional — your AAB will be rejected if it’s not compliant.

Random

Sun, 03 May 2026 00:00:00 +0000

Nothing here yet. Soon.

My First Hackathon... Nightmare!

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000

I’d always heard about hackathons — the kind where you lock yourself in a room for 24 hours, survive on energy drinks, and ship an MVP before sunrise. So when I saw the AI Fiqh Hackathon by Bank Rakyat Malaysia x AI FIQH, I thought it was the perfect chance to finally experience one. I gathered my team, invited two colleagues from AEM — Rauf Hazim and Raja Hazwan — and registered us under the name BismillahMergePR.

Hello, World

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0000

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.”

Every programmer’s first line of code is usually print("Hello World"). But for me, my real “hello world” moment didn’t start with a line of code — it started with a block game and a curiosity I couldn’t shake off.

Where It All Began

If I’m being honest, it all started with Minecraft.

I know, I know — but hear me out. I was just a kid, probably around 10 or 11, and Minecraft was my entire world. I’d spend hours building things, figuring out redstone circuits (which is basically logic gates if you think about it), experimenting with command blocks, and just… creating stuff. I didn’t know it at the time, but that game was quietly teaching me problem-solving, logical thinking, and the joy of building something from nothing.

Resume

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

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