Authors & Contributors

ACHARID is written by practitioners, not marketers. Our authors have built, shipped, and scaled real software products. Here's who's behind the content.

Acharid Ilyas

Founder & Editor-in-Chief

About

Previously engineering lead at two venture-backed SaaS companies, Acharid has spent over a decade building business software and evaluating technology tools. He founded ACHARID in 2023 to cut through the noise in software reviews and provide honest, practitioner-written guides.

Expertise

AI Tools: Deep experience with Claude, GPT, Cursor, Midjourney, and emerging AI platforms
SaaS Architecture: Built and scaled SaaS products serving 50,000+ users
Business Software: Evaluated and implemented CRM, PM, HR, and accounting systems across multiple organizations
Cybersecurity: Practical security implementation for remote and distributed teams

Published Work

120+ articles on ACHARID covering AI tools, SaaS comparisons, cybersecurity, and business software. Writing about technology since 2019.

Connect

Twitter/X: @acharid
LinkedIn: Acharid Ilyas
Email: acharid@acharid.com

Our Editorial Standards

Every article on ACHARID goes through a rigorous editorial process:

Hands-on testing: We test software in real workflows, not just demos
Fact-checking: All claims are verified against official documentation and independent sources
Transparency: We disclose affiliate relationships and never accept payment for reviews
Updates: Articles are regularly reviewed and updated as products evolve

Become a Contributor

We're always looking for experienced practitioners to share their expertise. If you've built, scaled, or deeply evaluated business software or AI tools, we'd love to hear from you.

What we're looking for:

5+ years of professional experience in software, AI, or related fields
Hands-on experience with the tools you're writing about
Ability to write clearly and explain complex topics simply
Commitment to accuracy and transparency

Interested? Send your background and writing samples to contribute@acharid.com.

Guest Contributions

We occasionally publish guest articles from industry experts. Guest contributors must:

Demonstrate relevant expertise
Disclose any conflicts of interest
Follow our editorial guidelines
Not promote their own products without disclosure

Guest articles are clearly labeled and held to the same standards as staff-written content.