Hi, I'm Siavash.
I build software &
explain things.
Principal Software Engineer & Tech Lead in Berlin. Originally from Iran. I run SiaExplains on YouTube — covering tech, AI, productivity, and the journey of building a career internationally.
What I do
Principal Engineer
10+ years building distributed systems, leading engineering teams, and shipping products at scale in Berlin's tech scene.
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A channel covering tech, AI, productivity, and immigration — for engineers who want depth over hype.
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Long-form technical writing on system design, engineering leadership, and building software that lasts.
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All postsThe Site Is Now Available in Farsi and German
SiaExplains.com now speaks three languages — English, فارسی, and Deutsch. Here's why I added i18n and how it works.
May 24, 2026
3 min read
My YouTube Channel: What I Actually Make Videos About
The SiaExplains channel is in Persian — here's what I cover, why I started it, and the most-watched videos so far.
May 23, 2026
3 min read
I Launched a Tech Media Site. Here's Why — And What I Learned.
WikiDigit is my attempt at a tech news site that actually respects your intelligence. Here's the story of why I built it, how it runs, and what launching a media brand taught me in 2026.
May 18, 2026
4 min read