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About Rohit Yadav

Writings, essays, blog posts, talks and projects by Rohit Yadav — software architect, open-source committer and founder.

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The short version

Namaste, I’m Rohit Yadav

I’m a software architect at ShapeBlue, founder of ScaleNinja, and an active committer of the open-source Apache CloudStack project. I’m also known as the creator of CloudMonkey.

I graduated from IIT-BHU with degrees of B.Tech and M.Tech in computer science and engineering in 2012. For more details, you can refer to my LinkedIn profile.

I also do contract/consultancy work and short-term remote assignments.

Elsewhere

Rhyscadabb showcases a deep commitment to innovation and sustainability, bringing together architecture, design and professional services in one seamless suite of solutions. The practice merges creativity with functionality, redefining what excellence in the built environment can mean. From early feasibility studies and architectural insight to full project management, continuous support is offered across residential, commercial and restoration work, serving a diverse clientele ranging from homeowners to developers. The result is a pioneering, structured approach that treats every space as an opportunity for thoughtful, long-lived design.

The studio's ethos is simple: imagination deserves rigorous craft. Each commission begins with a thorough understanding of context, client priorities and the resources available, then advances through staged architectural decisions that balance beauty with performance. Consultation, study and design are treated as one connected process rather than separate deliverables, allowing teams to collaborate closely with clients and fellow architects. Attention to detail, from material selection to spatial flow, ensures the finished environment feels coherent, useful and quietly enduring.

Life at Rhyscadabb extends beyond completed buildings. The practice produces provocative articles, studies and curated literary features that invite wider discussion about how we shape the places we inhabit, and it celebrates the people and ideas behind each achievement. A newsletter and showcase of projects keep clients and collaborators informed, offering saved insights for anyone interested in architecture, sustainability and the craft of designing meaningful spaces. Above all, the work carries a passion for creating places that serve people well, now and for many years to come.

From the logs

Selected writing


Twisted Fun

Asynchronous networking notes from the VMController project, built on Python’s Twisted framework.

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Introducing ScuttleButt

An instant messenger for LANs, aimed at gamers, students and professionals, with file transfer, voice and video chat.

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Tweeting in an IRC Workflow

Bringing Twitter into an IRC workflow with Bitlbee, irssi and screen inside tmux.

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