About Me

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My first programming experience was with a tutorial disk for Flash CS3. I was interested in the ActionScript section and started exploring programming. I just copied and pasted code, but it was a good introduction. I liked spending hours on tech forums, there were many new and exciting things that I didn't understand.

I tried every tutorial I found. From formatting my computer to 'speeding up my internet' by changing Windows registry and service configurations. That's how I started programming with PHP since it had the most tutorials. Soon, I realized I needed HTML, CSS, and MySQL to create a complete website.

I already knew some basic HTML, CSS, PHP, and MySQL concepts. I spent hours downloading community-shared pages and trying to figure out how they were made. Each project was unique, there was no standard like there is now, but one of them featured a strange and distinct code. That's how I discovered jQuery.

During my free time, I focused on learning to play the guitar and continued learning programming. It was hard to make progress on my own, but I didn't want to stop.

That was the year I fell in love with photography! I realized the power of DSLRs and immersed myself in the thrilling world of image editing with Photoshop and Lightroom. I remember my first camera, a Canon T3, and loved experimenting with light.

I had to work to pay bills and tuition, so I decided to study Marketing instead of programming. I wasn't sure if my disorganized learning style would attract any companies in Peru. It was a tough decision, but I enjoyed it and learned a lot.

These years were my consolidation period. I only worked, studied, and rested. It was like sharpening a tool, being patient and dedicated, even though I didn't see immediate results. But I trusted I was molding myself for something better.

I went back to programming to support my marketing work. What a surprise I had when I realized all the changes in the industry! Was jQuery bad? What's up with React, Vue, and Angular? There was so much to learn!

I really liked programming but I didn't know if I wanted to look for a programming job, so I started a business with some friends. We created a SAAS point-of-sale and electronic invoicing platform called Syma.pe. It was a great adventure and I learned a lot about software development, leadership, and teamwork. We didn't become Salesforce, but at least I could make a living from programming.

I decided to sell my shares in the company to keep learning. I realized that even though I learned a lot, there was still disorder. Some things were working well, but without good practices