I hope you enjoyed this little journey through my life and career.
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Thanks for stopping by—and until next time, may your ideas be bright and your bugs be few!
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Self-taught Web Engineer, Freelancer, Employee, Entrepreneur
My name is Albino Tonnina, and I'm a self-taught web engineer. My journey has taken me through different roles and experiences—I've been a freelancer, an employee, and an entrepreneur. Each chapter has shaped who I am today and taught me valuable lessons about both technology and life.
In 2014, I made one of the most significant decisions of my life: I left Rome and moved to London. This turned out to be the best adventure of my life 🤗.
In London, I've met amazing engineers who made me a much better developer. The collaborative environment and diverse perspectives have been instrumental in my growth. In 2018, I joined ASOS as a senior software engineer, and I'm now a Staff Engineering Lead. But it wasn't just about work—a few important things happened in my personal life as well 👨👩👧😊.
When I can, I like to contribute to the community in various ways. I publish code on my GitHub profile, write about software engineering, and contribute to other open source projects. I believe in the power of sharing knowledge and helping others grow in their development journey.
What really blows my mind is hearing from people who say this website inspired them. That's just... wow. I never expected that. It is just a personal project, a way to share what I love. Knowing it helped someone else take a step forward? That's everything. 💛
So, if you're watching this, thank you for being part of this journey. I hope you find something here that inspires you too.
The path isn't always clear. Sometimes, it feels like climbing in the dark, guided only by the faint glow of what you hope to become.
But every step teaches you something. Every stumble shapes your stride. And one day, you look back and realize—you've built your own mountain.
Keep climbing. The view is worth it.
I used to think the best developers were the ones who knew the most. Now I know they're the ones who help the most.
This shift in perspective has fundamentally changed how I approach my work and interactions with fellow developers. Technical knowledge is important, but the ability to mentor, support, and uplift others in the community is what truly makes a difference.