My hobbies
Backend and software development
I especially enjoy backend development because it is the part that makes an application truly useful. I like working with data, APIs, databases, authentication and services that must stay stable even as the number of users grows.
I am also drawn to robust software: designing maintainable systems, handling errors, writing code that is easy to test and thinking about edge cases before they appear in production. To me, a good solution is not one that works once, but one that can be maintained and improved over time.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence seems to me one of the biggest challenges in the software industry. I am interested in both the technical side and the questions it raises: how models are trained, how their answers are evaluated, what biases they may have and how to integrate them responsibly into real products.
I like to think of AI as a tool that demands judgement. A quick answer is not enough: it must be checked, its limits understood, and you must decide when it adds value and when it needlessly complicates a simple problem.
Learning about almost anything
One of my main hobbies is learning. I can get interested in almost any topic if I find a good explanation or an interesting question. I like comparing sources, looking for examples and connecting ideas from different fields.
I usually save articles, videos, books and podcasts to come back to later. Although I do not always finish everything I start, each investigation leaves a new idea that ends up in my projects or in a conversation.
Hiking and nature
I am not an especially sporty person. Even so, I really like hiking because it puts me in touch with nature without turning everything into a competition. I prefer to walk at my own pace, look at the landscape and take a break when I find a nice spot.
Forests, mountains and paths by the water help me disconnect from screens. I especially enjoy quiet routes, viewpoints and waterside trails.
Cooking and eating
I really love cooking and eating. Cooking seems to me a curious mix of creativity, organisation and patience: you have to choose ingredients, manage timings and accept that some attempts will not turn out as expected.
I especially enjoy cooking for other people, trying recipes from different countries and tweaking quantities until I find a version of my own. I am also interested in the history behind food and how a recipe can tell something about a region or a family.
Music and film
I listen to almost any kind of music and like to change style depending on the moment. I have a special fondness for classical music, both for the variety of composers and for the range of emotions and nuances a single piece can convey.
I am not a film buff at all: I hardly watch films or series. I enjoy far more going to a live piano concert or watching a zarzuela at the theatre.
