Arvin Singla

Arvin Singla

I am a full-stack staff developer who has worn many hats and worked with teams of all sizes to build applications and services for a wide range of organizations including startups, not-for-profits, and fortune 500 companies.

I have been known to contribute to open source, write about technology, experiment with home automation, and advocate for cord-cutting.

Sessions Montréal 2025

Frugal Dev Handbook: Metrics and Monitoring on a budget

Session en anglais - Débutant

I will present a case study on implementing low or no-cost solutions for metrics, observability, and logging. Developers will learn how to leverage open-source and cost-effective tools to maintain visibility into their systems, improve debugging, and ensure reliable performance while minimizing costs.

Your Home, Your Data: Privacy-First Home Automation

Session en anglais - Débutant

I will introduce the current state of privacy in smart home products, exploring how many devices rely on cloud services that collect and share user data. The presentation will focus on Home Assistant, a local-first, open-source platform that allows you to automate and control your smart home while keeping your data private. Beginners will learn how to build a privacy-focused smart home without compromising on convenience or functionality.