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Hi, I'm Alessandro,

A web developer based in Reading, UK.

I write about what I'm learning and what I find interesting. Lately that's been AI and LLMs.

I've been working for 15+ years in web development, across Government and startups. If you're looking to hire me, take a look at the Services page.

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Articles

31 Jan. 2026

My Notes on Karpathy's LLM Tutorial: 63 Questions and Answers

Andrej Karpathy's "Deep Dive into LLMs like ChatGPT" is one of the most insightful tutorials on Large Language Models. I watched it twice and created 63 Q&As to capture the key concepts.

22 Dec. 2025

Why I Switched from MIT's Deep Learning Course to Andrej Karpathy's Tutorials

Not every highly-rated course will work for you, and that's okay. After starting MIT's Deep Learning course, I've switched to Andrej Karpathy's tutorials. Here's why.

26 Nov. 2025

My ML Learning Journey, Starting from Neural Networks

How I Started Discovering Neural Networks and Deep Learning

16 Nov. 2025

It's time to learn AI and Machine Learning

As a Software Development, it's time to get out of my comfort zone and start learning about AI and Machine Learning.

26 Jul. 2025

Why I stopped studying for the AWS Certification

Certifications aren't always the smartest investment. Here's why I walked away from one.

23 Feb. 2025

The Art of Reinventing the wheel in Software Development

Sometimes, reinventing the wheel is the best way to learn! I built my blog from scratch and here's why and what I took away.

11 Jan. 2025

Using Anki Flashcards to Relearn Kubernetes Efficiently

How I refreshed my Kubernetes skills using Anki flashcards after years of not using it.

30 Dec. 2024

Achieving Greatness, with Adam Grant and Tim Harford

An inspiring evening with Adam Grant and Tim Harford, exploring hidden potential and great stories.

26 Nov. 2023

The Impact of Generative AI on Society

Just finished Andrew Ng's course on Generative AI for Everyone. It's a great intro to Large Language Models, plus it covers ethical implications and fears of AI.

07 Sep. 2023

Insights from Brighton Ruby 2023 Talks

I attended the Brighton Ruby Conference 2023. Great people and interesting talks. Here are my takeaways from all the talks.

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