A letter of introduction

Behind Pirobits

It all started with a curiosity to learn, and that's still what motivates me today.

Portrait of Alberto Sola
Alberto Sola

I was eleven when I started programming and writing about what I was learning. I had no idea it would become my profession; I simply wanted to understand how things worked and find out whether I could build them myself.

Since then, I've spent more than ten years working professionally: first as a freelancer while studying Computer Engineering and a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence; then at consultancies, product companies, and one of Spain's largest e-commerce environments.

Along the way, I've led teams, made product and architecture decisions, helped people grow, and kept writing code. I like moving between strategy and execution because good ideas only prove their value when they work in the real world.

Programming is a means, not the destination.

My way of working starts with understanding the problem. Then comes choosing the right tool—AI, infrastructure, or software—and building something useful, maintainable, and secure. No technology for show, and no slide decks that fix everything by magic.

Today I build products with AI agents: I use them to develop software and also integrate them into applications and automated processes. I enjoy finding out how far they can go, but also understanding what they need to work on their own: a well-configured environment, clear permissions, and a budget. That's where I apply my infrastructure experience and keep learning about security.

Pirobits grew out of that way of doing things. It's where I share what I try, what I learn, and the decisions I make, so other people can decide and build with less frustration. It's also where I help people review their projects and work out what to do next.

If you also enjoy building, learning, or solving difficult problems, we probably have plenty to talk about.