About Me
Hobbies, Timeline, and Random Things
I'm Daniel. I'm from Barcelona and I've been a programmer since 2009.
From a young age, I found myself immersed in a world of vintage computers. My journey into programming began with a trusty BASIC book, and later, the boundless resources of the Internet. Driven by curiosity and determination, I embarked on a self-taught path to a career in software development. While I had initially envisioned studying Software Engineering, life had other plans in store for me 😫. Undeterred, I persevered and worked relentlessly until I finally carved out my niche within the software development industry.
Why programming?
The Web has always been a source of fascination for me. The sheer convenience of accessing an app with a mere keystroke of a URL, sans any installation, never ceases to amaze me. My forte lies in unraveling abstractions and crafting scalable code that stands the test of time. I also relish the opportunity to explore and experiment with emerging technologies, keeping my skills sharp and staying at the cutting edge of innovation.
Hobbies
Like many developers, I'm a bit of a geek. I used to enjoy role-playing games and strategy games. I'm still a big fan of sci-fi series, space-related content, and I'm into Japanese culture, so I watch a lot of Eastern shows. I love writing. Nowadays, I do a lot of hiking and weightlifting. Nature, nutrition, health, and fitness are all part of my life.
Timeline
1985 - new Human()
1990 - Got my first computer, an AMSTRAD CPC
1993 - Video games!
1997 - The Internet! 56kbps was all we had
1998→2001 - Building my first websites
2002 - Life hardships...
2003 - Dropped out of school, got a job (money needs)
2003→2008 - Random jobs while learning code at home
2009 - Got a job as a Frontend Web Developer!
2010 - Promoted to Full Stack Developer
2013 - Promoted to Product Owner while maintaining developer responsibilities ^^
2018 - Markets come and go, company shut down, so I decided to study 😵
2019→2023 - 😢 Covid!! + Education + working 100% remote as a developer
2023 - What's next?