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Hi, I’m Alessandro,

I’m a software engineer based in the UK, specializing in Ruby development for government and growth-stage companies.

Over the last 15+ years, I’ve worked with public sector teams, fintech companies, and startups — helping them deliver reliable, maintainable software in complex environments.

I bring a strong focus on Agile delivery, object-oriented design, testing, and refactoring. No matter if it’s legacy code or greenfield, I aim to keep the codebase clean, understandable, and easy to work with — for me and the developers who pick it up next.

I collaborate with recruiters and delivery and project managers who need experienced Ruby support they can rely on.

Need a reliable Ruby developer?

I help teams keep legacy systems stable, compliant, and maintainable.

Let’s Talk About Your Ruby Needs

Just send me an email and I’ll reply within a day.

📧 Email Me: alessandro@acrobyte.dev

The Ruby Talent Pool Is Shrinking, finding good Ruby devs is hard.

And your situation is even more challenging if you’re:

  • Looking for someone experienced with government projects
  • Dealing with legacy systems no one wants to touch
  • Tired of short-term fixes that create long-term headaches

Whether you’re a recruiter juggling CVs, or a manager with too many fires to put out — I get how stressful this can be.

I've been working with Ruby for over 15 years - with public sector teams and companies that can’t afford surprises.

  • I've delivered on multiple gov.uk projects
  • I understand how to work within constraints
  • And I won’t disappear when things get messy

How I usually work:

  1. You send me a quick email, describing the team's needs and the project. And I'll reply within a day.
  2. Quick chat via phone or video to clarify the requirements and see if we’re a good fit.
  3. Get to work — I'm usually available to start within two or three weeks.

Let’s Talk About Your Ruby Needs

Just send me an email and I’ll reply within a day.

📧 Email Me: alessandro@acrobyte.dev

Here’s How I Help Different Teams Get Results

When we work together, you get:

  • A dependable Ruby dev who will improve productivity on your team
  • Fewer bottlenecks and better system performance
  • Systems that stay compliant, and are easier to work with

To know more how I can help your team, visit Services

What happens if nothing changes?

    Time keeps slipping away while roles stay unfilled
    Legacy issues grow harder to untangle
    Teams stay stuck in reactive mode, instead of moving forward

Ready to make progress?

Whether you’re filling a tricky role or trying to get a legacy system under control, I’m here to help.

Send me an email and I’ll reply within a day.

📧 alessandro@acrobyte.dev

Or connect with me on Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/alexdesi/

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