Open Source Summit North America 2025

As a former FAANG engineering leader who's interviewed 100s of candidates, I've seen brilliant engineers crumble under the pressure of system design interviews. In this hands-on workshop, we'll build tools I wish every candidate (including myself) had before walking into interview rooms.

Together, we'll create:

* A system design scenario generator based on real FAANG questions
* Interactive simulators showing how architectures perform under load
* Visual tools demonstrating distributed systems concepts (CAP theorem, consistency models)
* Performance comparison tools for evaluating architectural trade-offs
* Failure scenario simulators revealing resilience thinking

Candidates often fail not from lack of knowledge, but inability to visualize and communicate complex systems under pressure. The market is competitive & rife with layoffs. These tools aren't just about getting hired - they're about ensuring talented engineers find positions where they'll thrive.

We'll use OSS (ONLY) to make abstract concepts concrete, giving you both valuable tools and insider perspective on what FAANG interviewers are really seeking when they ask you to design a system from scratch.