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About Me.
Curious about software, people and ideas. Always learning, occasionally slowing down.
>Background
I first got into web development when I was around 14 or 15 years old. At the time I was using MyAnimeList to keep track of the anime I watched, but I wasn't particularly happy with how my profile looked. The platform allowed users to customize their lists using BBCode, and that small curiosity eventually led me to HTML, CSS and building my own pages locally.
What started as a way to tweak things I used every day gradually became a long-term interest. I've always enjoyed creating visual products, experimenting with interfaces and turning ideas into something tangible that people can actually use.
Today, what keeps me interested in software is the constant opportunity to learn. Whether it's exploring a new library, understanding an unfamiliar codebase, debugging a complex issue or evaluating different architectural approaches, I enjoy figuring out how systems work and how they can be improved. I tend to be more interested in practical solutions than in chasing trends, and I value software that is easy to understand, well tested and built with long-term maintainability in mind.
Although frontend development became my main area of expertise, I've also worked in full-stack roles learning backend technologies and practices with Node.js and its frameworks along the way. Also, I've always had a strong interest in systems as well. Before becoming a web developer I studied systems administration, and Linux remains one of my favourite technologies to work with (I ❤️ my Debian setup), and I enjoy learning about how software interacts with the underlying hardware and operating system. Free Software philosophy and open source communities have also been a big influence on how I think about software and its impact on society. That interest naturally exposed me to areas such as services, infrastructure, automation and DevOps practices, giving me a broader perspective on how software is built and operated beyond the frontend layer. One thing that has consistently defined my career is adaptability. I enjoy stepping into unfamiliar environments, understanding how things work and becoming productive quickly. Over the years I've had the opportunity to contribute not only through code, but also through quality initiatives, testing strategies, technical leadership and cross-team collaboration.
>Tech I Use
- React
- TypeScript
- Next.js
- Tanstack
- Redux
- Redux Sagas
- Zustand
- Jotai
- Angular
- Rxjs
- Ngrx
- Vue
- Pinia
- Node.js
- Express
- NestJS
- MongoDB
- React Native
- Jest
- Vitest
- Testing Library
- Cypress
- Playwright
- ROBOT Framework
- SonarQube
- Tailwind CSS
- Styled Components
- CSS Modules
- Git
- CI/CD
- Storybook
- Vite
- Webpack
- Python
- Linux
>Beyond Work
Outside of software, I'm naturally drawn to learning and exploring new ideas. History, politics, documentaries and long-form conversations are subjects I regularly come back to, especially when they help explain how people, societies and systems evolve over time.
I'm also a long-time fan of science fiction and fantasy. Stories such as Dune, A Song of Ice and Fire and One Piece have shaped my appreciation for worldbuilding, complex systems and the different ways people respond to change, conflict and uncertainty.
Cooking is another important part of my daily life. I enjoy planning meals, discovering recipes from different cultures and experimenting with new ingredients and approaches, including vegetarian and vegan cuisine. For me, cooking combines creativity, problem-solving and continuous improvement in much the same way software development does.
When I'm away from a screen, I value simple routines that help me disconnect and stay healthy. Walking, training at the gym and spending time outdoors provide a balance to the more analytical side of my work and help me return with a clearer perspective. In a world that constantly pushes for more productivity, I've learned to appreciate the value of slowing down. Rest, good sleep and moments of calm are just as important to me as learning, building and improving.
Intelligence is the ability to avoid doing work, yet getting the work done. — Linus Torvalds