albertofortin

hello, i'm alberto.

I'm a software engineer and entrepreneur based in the UK.

I build bootstrapped products, work with select clients, organise tech and music events + a live performance series .
I also write music .

I'm available for select projects Work with me

nice words from people i've worked with

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"Alberto is a joy to work with. Calm and insightful, with a real love of technology and user experience. I've worked with him across a number of different projects from UX/UI on website builds to technical APIs and data builds and he always delivers."
Terry Hogan
Founder of multiple companies
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"I hired Alberto into my early stage startup and he hit the ground running straight away, delivered a huge amount of value and was a real pleasure to work alongside. I would strongly recommend him to any potential employer."
Dave Smallwood
Managing Director Mollie UK & Ireland
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"Alberto was recommended to me by someone we have in common, and I was impressed by his quality of work. Not only did Alberto implemented PDFShift's design in an impressive time frame, but he went the extra mile by adding Schema.org properties even though we never talked about it. This is a clear example of Alberto's quality of work, dedication, and attention to detail. He's a rare gem in the world of freelancers, and I am glad to have found him."
Cyril Nicodème
Founder at PDFShift
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"When I was researching web designers to develop my gig review site, I ask people who I trust to recommend someone that could not only complete the project but who would also work with me to get the best solution. Someone who would add value rather than just do the job. Alberto was truly a great find. Someone who took time to understand what I was trying to achieve and provided solutions to enhance the functionality of the site. Alberto is now my go to developer and I would highly recommend him for anyone who is looking for someone who will provide real value to a web project."
David Hodson
Founder at Stream London
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"I first came across Alberto working alongside him at Regit / Motoring.co.uk. Then later in life when starting a new venture and in need of a developer, he was the first person on my mind.

Alberto's attention to detail and initiative is second to none. Alberto is both forward-thinking and practical. His efforts and ideas proved to be invaluable in sculpting our business into the success it is today."
Phil Gardner
Operations Manager at Motoring Assistance
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"I consider myself a lucky manager to hire Alberto. During his work at Roleshare as a Fullstack developer, he showed how helpful, competent, creative, and calm an engineer can be. I have no doubt that our paths will cross again in the future."
Ahmad Munawat
Engineering Manager at Rightmove

things i've built

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I have a portfolio of products - some I've built on my own, some are the fruits of partnerships.
I love building online businesses and going from zero to profitable in the shortest time possible, while still maintaining a high quality design and a great user experience.
You can find a selection of my current and past projects below. Go to /portfolio for more info.
tokchart.com
tokchart

tokchart

Data analytics platform specialising in social media intelligence, with a focus on TikTok and the music industry.

canova.ai
canova

canova

4k AI image generator with public feed. Built it in 2022 when Stable Diffusion had just come out.

gumtrends.com
gumtrends

gumtrends

Dataset of >100k Gumtrends products, with estimated revenues, sales numbers and ratings.

products i've built for clients

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Since 2011 I've been working with companies to help them build and grow their products - usually as consultant, occasionally as employee. I'm most effective when I'm the first technical person on the team, as I can build a MVP quickly by focusing on what matters.
You can find a selection of my work below. Go to /portfolio for more info.
createpages.com
createpages

createpages

Programmatic SEO tool that automates content creation using data-driven templates.

pdfshift.io
pdfshift

pdfshift

API that converts HTML/CSS documents to high-fidelity PDFs in seconds. (I only rebuilt the frontend for their redesign)

flowcarfinance.co.uk
flow car finance

flow car finance

Car finance broker offering tailored financing solutions, with a quick an easy application process.

quote.motoringassistance.com
motoring assistance

motoring assistance

Reliable and affordable breakdown cover and recovery services across the UK.

events i'm organising

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In 2022 I co-founded Manchester Electronic Collective, a community of music creatives. Since then we've been running BLEEP, a monthly electronic music night where artists of all experiences and background get on stage.
In 2025 I co-founded Found Up North, an event and community for online founders based in the north of England.

where to find me

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If you want to hire me / partner up, please head to collaborate.
Otherwise, you can find me on: