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FRONTEND · BACKEND · AIPALERMO, ITALY

AlessioSferro

Understand deeply.
Care about the details.

Seven years building for the web, mainly on the frontend. Today I am exploring backend and AI while completing my Computer Science degree.

Explore my journey
EXPERIENCE. FOUNDATIONS. NEW DIRECTIONS.SCROLL TO EXPLORE

From frontend
to new territories.

I’m Alessio, based in Palermo, and I have been developing software for about seven years. Frontend is where my experience is strongest; today I am bringing the same care to backend development and AI.

I am completing my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at the University of Catania. After years of professional work, I chose to put study back at the centre: I do not want to simply use tools—I want to understand the systems I build.

My experience on LinkedIn

Seven years in the field.

I started with an internship, grew across frontend and full-stack development, and went on to coordinate people and projects.

The Wave

JAN 2024 — DEC 2025
Senior Frontend Developer

Full-time · Remote

OCT 2023 — FEB 2024
Associate Web Developer

Freelance

JUL 2022 — OCT 2023
Tech Lead

Full-time · Catania

Frontend development, mentoring and team coordination across complex, responsive projects.

JUL 2020 — AUG 2022
Web Developer

Full-time · Catania

Complex frontend applications built with React and Angular.

Darwin Technologies Srls

DEC 2018 — AUG 2020
Software Developer

Part-time · Catania

Full-stack development with Angular on the frontend and Laravel on the backend.

NOV 2018 — DEC 2018
Software Developer · Internship

Catania

My first frontend development role, following a 300-hour Angular course by the Etna HiTech consortium.

SINCE JANUARY 2026

Taking time to study.

In 2026 I paused professional work to complete my Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and prepare for a Master’s in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence.

Study to understand,
not just to pass.

University is not another line to add to my résumé. It is how I give stronger foundations to the experience I already have and open new paths into backend development and AI.

THE METHOD

I try first, then verify.

I study in short, focused sessions, answer without hints and write the code myself. Mistakes show me where to return: I revisit an idea until I can explain it in my own words and use it confidently.

Active recallPractical exercisesError-driven feedback
THE PHYSICS EXPERIENCE

The reason comes before the formula.

While preparing for Physics, I discovered how much I enjoy going deeper: remembering a step is not enough—I want to know why it works and which assumptions make it valid.

I bring the same attitude to software: ask questions, check assumptions and never stop at the first solution that merely seems to work.

THE DIRECTION

Building complete applications.

I want to move confidently across interfaces, server logic, data and AI features. That is why I am strengthening my backend knowledge and the theoretical foundations of artificial intelligence, while staying connected to real problems.

I also use AI while studying: I compare reasoning, ask for feedback and test whether what I think I understand actually holds up.

Where I start.
Where I’m heading.

01

Frontend development

My main area of expertise: designing and developing interfaces and applications for the web.

ReactNext.jsAngularReact Native
02

CSS and accessibility

Responsive layouts, attention to detail and interfaces designed to work for as many people as possible.

Flexbox & GridSassWCAG 2.1
03

Beyond the interface

I have also worked with reactive programming and backend technologies.

RxJSPHPLaravel
04

Backend · developing further

I am consolidating server-side development through practical projects, conceptual study and extensive experimentation.

JavaServlet & JSPSQLJPA / Hibernate

Learning is part
of my work.

Alongside university, I have taken focused courses over the years to deepen the tools I use and move closer to the ones I want to understand better.

Back-End Development

Mimo

Intermediate React Native, v2

Master.dev / Frontend Masters

React Native, v3

Master.dev / Frontend Masters

Introduction to Node.js, v3

Master.dev / Frontend Masters

VIM Fundamentals

Master.dev / Frontend Masters

Complete Intro to Linux and the Command-Line

Master.dev / Frontend Masters

Complete Intro to Databases

Master.dev / Frontend Masters

Full Stack for Front-End Engineers, v3

Master.dev / Frontend Masters

Earlier certifications · 2018–2022

Introduction to Web Accessibility WCAG 2.1

Udemy

React – The Complete Guide (Hooks, React Router, Redux)

Udemy

Angular Router In Depth

Udemy

CSS – The Complete Guide 2020 (Flexbox, Grid & Sass)

Udemy

RxJS Masterclass

AccademiaDev

EF SET English Certificate · 77/100 C2 Proficient

EF SET

PHP 7 New Features

LinkedIn

Laravel 5 Essential Training

LinkedIn

RxJS 6

Udemy

Senior Angular 5 Developer

EHT / Etna HiTech

All certifications on LinkedIn

Notes from work
and study.

All articles

Have a project
or an idea?
Let’s talk.

I enjoy meeting people to exchange ideas with
about software, AI and interesting things to build.

Message me on LinkedIn