About me

I’m Alfons Zelicko, a software developer specializing in front-end with over 18 years of coding experience¹. Having seen the industry evolve from basic scripts to complex automated systems, I’ve learned to prioritize tools that solve real problems over fleeting trends-always with a focus on long-term maintainability.

#How I can help

• Architecture & Strategy: Building robust front-end foundations for start-ups and teams.
• Specialized Micro-apps: Developing focused, high-performance applications for specific needs.
• Technical Consultancy: Solving complex UI/UX challenges and performance bottlenecks.
• Long-term Roles: Open to dedicated partnerships in deeply collaborative environments.

While it might be outside my comfort zone, I prefer projects involving technologies I haven’t mastered yet. In front-end, we often just find ’new ways to solve old problems’—so the prospect of learning completely new tech is a huge draw for me.

#Work

I build interfaces that are robust, responsive, and intuitive. My approach is rooted in pragmatic engineering: collaborating closely with clients to uncover actual needs and ensuring the final product feels effortless for the user.

Beyond client work, I constantly prototype new ideas—see my latest experiments on the learning page.

My greatest satisfaction comes when software feels intuitive and useful for users.

#Career

Computers were always a natural part of my life, and when the boom of web technologies arrived, it felt like a very natural next step. The web and front-end development matched my idea of how modern software should work — accessible, interactive, and built around users.

#Education

Started early with programs and Excel macros, later studying computer systems and graphic design. At university, I combined applied informatics with economics & management, blending technical and strategic skills. I continuously expand this toolkit with new technologies and ways of thinking.

A programmer must keep running to stay in place; a front-end developer needs a motorcycle to keep up with change.

#Leisure

In last years I mostly listened to audiobooks, mainly sci-fi, philosophy, and history. I really enjoy discussions and debates, and I even competed in them in the past. Among authors I like most are people such as Yuval Noah Harari or Noam Chomsky.

I sometimes joke that I would love to see an event where Noam Chomsky sits on a simple wooden chair with a glass of water, while someone like Niall Ferguson sits opposite in a leather armchair with a cup of Earl Grey, and they argue about whether the West is good or bad…

I also like playing TTRPG games, some video games, and I do climbing – indoor walls, rocks, and via ferratas². Hiking and cycling are also a big part of my free time.

#Website

This site was built without JavaScript³ and with minimal graphics⁴, inspired by early web simplicity and content-first icons like The Best Motherfucking Website.

This website also serves as my playground for testing new CSS features.

#Disclaimer

Often, halfway through a movie, I realize I forgot to turn on subtitles. I don’t really need them to understand, but when it comes to writing creative or nuanced English - not just “technical documentation”-I still feel the friction.

Every idea here is either my own or curated from the world of books and web. I only use AI to polish the phrasing so my ‘Slavic English’ doesn’t disrupt the flow of the message. :-)