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Aravind A

Aravind A

Systems & Embedded Cybersecurity Engineer · Fountain Pen Enthusiast

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The Philosophy: Ink × Silicon

In an era saturated by disposable software, ephemeral notifications, and synthetic text, Pixelated Penmanship exists as an intentional counterbalance.

By day, I explore systems engineering, embedded cybersecurity, and resilient computing environments—working with low-level Linux primitives, hardware roots of trust (TPM 2.0, ARM TrustZone), and safety-critical standards.

Off-screen, I study mechanical writing instruments—fountain pens, capillary feed dynamics, filling architectures, and archival ink formulation. The common thread is craftsmanship: whether writing a bare-metal driver or tuning a gold nib on micro-mesh, true quality requires discipline, patience, and attention to tactile detail.

The Dual Arsenal

A side-by-side inventory of the digital toolchain and the analog desk setup:

Digital Toolchain & Systems

  • Core Languages: C, Python, Bash, Shell scripting
  • Systems & Security: Embedded Linux, Yocto, ARM TrustZone, TPM 2.0, AppArmor, cgroups, IEC-62443
  • Environment: Linux (Debian/Ubuntu, Arch), Git, Neovim, Tmux
  • Workstation: Custom mechanical keyboards, dual calibrated displays, Obsidian for knowledge management

Analog Rotation & Paper

  • Primary Workhorse: PenBBS 355 Bulkfiller (Tuned Fine-Medium)
  • Artisanal Ebonite: Mohi Moonrise & PLP Jumbo (Indian hand-turned ebonite)
  • Vintage Favorite: Sheaffer Imperial Touchdown Filler
  • Daily Inks: Pilot Iroshizuku (Tsukiyo / Kon-peki), Pelikan 4001 Brilliant Black
  • Paper Stock: Tomoe River 68gsm, Midori MD Cotton, Rhodia 80gsm

  • Embedded Security Study Roadmap

    A comprehensive, structured study curriculum for embedded Linux cybersecurity, covering Trusted Execution Environments (TEEs), hardware roots of trust, TPM 2.0, cgroups, and IEC-62443 railway industry standards.

    Read Full Roadmap

  • PenBBS 355 Bulkfiller In-Depth Review

    An engineering analysis of the 127-year-old bulkfiller patent modernized by PenBBS. Details mechanical sealing, syringe stroke capacity, acrylic machining, and everyday balance.

    Read Pen Review

  • Claude 3.7 Sonnet: Redefining Software Engineering

    An analytical breakdown of hybrid reasoning LLMs in developer workflows, architectural evaluation, and empirical testing on real-world coding benchmarks.

    Read Analysis

  • Traditional Indian Ebonite Craftsmanship

    Exploring iconic hand-turned Indian ebonite fountain pens from Mohi, Click, and PLP—evaluating feed performance, ergonomics, and ink capacity.

    Explore Writing Section

Get in Touch

Whether you want to discuss embedded Linux security architectures, recommend an obscure vintage filling mechanism, or talk paper grammage, feel free to reach out: