Journey

Early exploration

I started at the age of 12 by developing projects on my own with Python, including web scraping tools, video games, automation scripts, mobile and desktop applications, and more. I also learned Godot as I wanted to create mobile games.

More personal projects

At the end of 2022 and during 2023, I learned Flutter to create high-performance multi-platform software. At the same time, I started using Git & GitHub to keep better track of my projects. I successfully published those first apps and video games to the Google Play Store.

In late 2023 and the beginning of 2024, I experimented with computer networking to create an online multi-platform, multiplayer video game. I developed the prototype, set it aside, and a few months later, I was called to participate in BackdropBuild v3 because they had found my project interesting. Although I did not end up at the top, I quickly learned how to deal with deadlines.

From hobbyist to professional

After that, thanks to a friend of mine, I got my first paid and really large project for a client. Although I had experience with FastAPI from my previous project, I chose to specialize in Django while developing this one, as it was a better fit for its requirements. I also learned Docker, MySQL, and Nginx in the process, as well as non-technical skills like handling large projects and dealing with clients. I constantly refined the scalability of the code to ensure the project remained sustainable.

Beyond programming

I have always enjoyed playing football ⚽️ and other kinds of physical activity. Although I was not naturally talented, it taught me persistence—never giving up even when things get tough. Moreover, teamwork is an essential skill when playing this sport, and that’s another skill I have learned and even been awarded for.