About Cloudboost
Built by engineers, for the self-hosted community.
SylvainCodes
AI/ML Engineer | AWS Certified Solutions Architect
I'm an AI/ML Engineer and AWS Certified Solutions Architect with a passion for building secure, scalable, and production-ready cloud solutions. My work focuses on artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, containerization, and modern software architecture. Through Cloudboost, I share practical, hands-on tutorials and real-world guides covering Docker, Kubernetes, Linux, AWS, cloud security, self-hosting, and automation.
Join me
Alongside my written content, you can watch my technical deep-dives on my YouTube Channel Youtube, get real-time cloud updates on X/Twitter, or support my open-source work directly on Patreon Patreon. My goal is to help developers, DevOps engineers, and IT professionals move beyond theory by creating reliable systems they can confidently deploy in production.
Why Cloudboost?
Most technical blogs either oversimplify or drown you in documentation. We strike a balance: production-grade tutorials that respect your time. Every guide is tested against clean environments, updated for the latest releases, and reviewed by subject-matter peers before publication. We don’t just tell you what commands to run. We explain why they work, what can go wrong, and how to recover when it does.
Credentials & Expertise
Cloud Architecture
AWS Solutions Architect with over 8 years of experience designing and deploying scalable infrastructure for startups and enterprises. Holds active AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional certification.
DevOps & SRE
Extensive background in CI/CD pipeline automation, Kubernetes orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform and Ansible. Previously led platform engineering at a Y Combinator–backed SaaS company.
Open-Source Contributor
Active contributor to several self-hosted open-source projects including Nextcloud, Traefik, and Home Assistant. Believes in digital sovereignty and building tools that put users back in control of their data.
Technical Writing
Published 100+ technical guides and tutorials across self-hosting, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity. Content has been referenced by industry publications and university curricula.
Editorial Standards
- check_circleEvery guide is hands-on tested against a clean reference environment.
- check_circleScreenshots and terminal output are captured from live runs, not mockups.
- check_circleSecurity best practices are enforced at every step — no shortcuts.
- check_circleCode blocks are copy-paste safe with syntax highlighting and language hints.
- check_circleArticles are reviewed quarterly for accuracy against latest software releases.
Corporate Information & Transparency
Cloudboost is committed to transparency and compliance. Our platform operates under the regulatory framework of our parent organization: - Legal Entity: SYLVAIN ADANDE, TRADING AS ETS SILICONE ARTS - Headquarters Address: Rue 2356 Cotonou Fidjrosse-Akogbato +2290196162772 - Registration Number: RB/COT/19 A 51022 - Official Contact: info@cloudboost.dev
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